Registered Nurse, Behavioral Health

Memorial Physician Practices; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $10,000

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Shift differentials

Job summary

Lifepoint Behavioral Health in Raleigh, NC is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to join our behavioral health team. You will perform patient assessments, develop care plans, and provide compassionate psychiatric care on a daytime 8-hour shift (7:30am–4:00pm) with a $10,000 sign-on bonus.

You’ll work in a supportive interdisciplinary environment, enjoy structured scheduling, and access comprehensive benefits, tuition reimbursement, and a company‑wide commitment to professional growth.

Qualifications

• Must have RN license in North Carolina.
• Graduate from an accredited nursing program.
• BLS certification within 30 days of hire.
• CPI certification within 30 days of hire.
• One year of nursing experience preferred.
• Behavioral health or psychiatric experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Accurately performs patient assessments and identifies patient needs.
• Identifies and initiates appropriate nursing interventions.
• Provides care appropriate to condition and age of the patient.
• Performs timely and accurate documentation in the medical record.
• Responsible for completion and revision of the Interdisciplinary Care Plan for each patient.
• Performs timely and accurate QI assessments.

Skills

RN license NC

Patient assessment

Crisis prevention

De-escalation

Communication

Education

Accredited nursing program

Job description

Your experience matters

Lifepoint Behavioral Health is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. Triangle Springs is a 77-bed behavioral health hospital located in Raleigh, North Carolina, providing care for patients with mental health and substance use disorders. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Registered Nurse (RN) joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion, and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

More about our team

Our Behavioral Health team provides compassionate, patient-centered care in a supportive and collaborative environment. Nurses work closely with interdisciplinary teams to care for patients with psychiatric and substance use disorders. We offer structured scheduling, strong leadership support, and a culture that promotes work-life balance and professional growth.

How you'll contribute

A Registered Nurse (RN) who excels in this role:

• Accurately performs patient assessments and identifies patient needs
• Identifies and initiates appropriate nursing interventions
• Provides care appropriate to condition and age of the patient
• Performs timely and appropriate documentation relating to medical necessity in the medical record
• Responsible for completion and revision of the Interdisciplinary Care Plan for each patient
• Performs timely and accurate QI assessments

What we're looking for

Applicants should have a current RN license in the state of North Carolina and graduate from an accredited nursing program. Additional requirements include:

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 30 days of hire
• Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) certification required within 30 days of hire
• One year of nursing experience preferred
• Behavioral Health or Psychiatric experience preferred
• Strong communication, critical thinking, and de-escalation skills
• Ability to remain calm and effective in high-pressure situations
• Commitment to patient-centered, compassionate care

Schedule

8hr shift ,Days (7:30am-4:00)

Sign on Bonus: $10,000

Why join us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental, and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave, and paid time off
• Financial & Career Growth: Tuition reimbursement and 401(k) retirement package with company match
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs, including Employee Assistance Program and discount programs
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities
• Additional Perks: Shift differentials and set schedules

EEOC Statement

Lifepoint Behavioral Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Lifepoint Behavioral Health is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.