Registered Nurse (RN) Behavioral Health

Advocate Health; Kings Mountain (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse at Kings Mountain, NC, within Atrium Health Kings Mountain Behavioral Health. You will deliver compassionate nursing care, coordinate patient plans, and maintain safety and therapeutic standards for adults.

You will apply evidence-based practice, clinical judgment, and clear communication to support a healing environment, partnering with colleagues to improve patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited or approved nursing program.
• Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which you practice.
• BLS certification from the American Heart Association.
• Behavioral health experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide and coordinate comprehensive patient care through the nursing process to deliver safe, therapeutic care.
• Lead and collaborate with the care team to ensure the safest patient environment and best patient experience across the continuum.

Skills

BLS certification

Behavioral health experience

Nursing assessment

Clinical nursing

Education

Accredited nursing program

Job description

Where You Will Work:

Atrium Health Kings Mountain Behavioral Health offers comprehensive inpatient psychiatric, medical detox (alcohol, opioid, benzodiazepines). Located within Atrium Health Kings Mountain Hospital, it serves adults with services including medication management, individual, group, and family therapy.

We’re Looking For:

• Completion of an accredited or approved program in nursing
• Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the teammate practices
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Behavioral Health Experience preferred

What You’ll Do:

As a skilled and compassionate RN, you will play a pivotal role in providing and coordinating comprehensive patient care through the nursing process to deliver safe, therapeutic care in accordance with established standards, policies, and procedures.

Using evidence-based practice, clinical decision making, compassion, and skills communication while leading efforts to create the safest patient environment and the best patient experience across the continuum.

About This Location:

Atrium Health Kings Mountain is a 67-bed hospital with a broad range of services, from24/7 emergency services and heart care to behavioral health and rehabilitation.

Be the Nurse Who Redefines Care.

Be the Nurse Who Redefines Care.

At Advocate Health, being a nurse means more than delivering exceptional clinical care—it means leading with purpose, compassion, and boldness. As part of our One Advocate Nurse community, you’ll join a unified team committed to lifting others up, embracing innovation, and creating inclusive spaces where everyone can thrive. You’ll be empowered to think boldly, collaborate with humility, and drive change through fearless curiosity. Whether you're at the bedside, in the community, or advancing care through research and education, you’ll help shape the future of health—because here, we’re redefining care for you, for us, for all.

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