Registered Nurse (RN) - Behavioral Health Admissions

Frye Regional Medical Center; Hickory (NC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $20,000

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

PTO, paid family leave, and paid time 

401(k) retirement plan with employer %

Job summary

Frye Regional Medical Center in Hickory, NC is hiring a Registered Nurse (RN) in Behavioral Health – Admissions/Discharges for a full-time, 40-hour week (Tuesday–Friday). A $20,000 sign-on bonus is offered with a 2-year commitment.

The RN will assess patients, initiate appropriate nursing interventions, document medical necessity, and maintain the Interdisciplinary Care Plan and QI activities. Benefits include comprehensive coverage and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Current RN license in the state of practice.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 30 days of hire.
• ACLS and PALS certifications within six months of hire.
• One year of experience preferred but not required.
• ASLS certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Accurately perform patient assessments and identify patient needs.
• Identify and initiate appropriate nursing interventions.
• Provide care appropriate to the patient’s condition and age.
• Perform timely and appropriate documentation related to medical necessity in the medical record.
• Complete and revise the Interdisciplinary Care Plan for each patient.
• Perform timely and accurate QI assessments.

Job description

Job Overview

Registered Nurse (RN), Behavioral Health – Admissions/Discharges
Full‑time, scheduled Tuesday‑Friday, 40 hours per week. Sign‑on bonus of $20,000 with a 2‑year commitment.

Responsibilities

• Accurately perform patient assessments and identify patient needs.
• Identify and initiate appropriate nursing interventions.
• Provide care appropriate to the patient’s condition and age.
• Perform timely and appropriate documentation related to medical necessity in the medical record.
• Complete and revise the Interdisciplinary Care Plan for each patient.
• Perform timely and accurate QI assessments.

Qualifications

• Current RN license in the state of practice.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required.
• Basic Life Support certification required within 30 days of hire.
• ACLS and PALS certification required within six months of hire.
• One year of experience preferred but not required.
• ASLS certification preferred.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with a $20,000 sign‑on bonus.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• PTO, paid family leave, and paid time off.
• Financial protection: life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, short‑ and long‑term disability.
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match.
• Tuition assistance for higher education and certification.
• Well‑being programs: gym membership, virtual care appointments, mental health services, and discount programs.
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities.

EEOC Statement

Frye Regional Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We comply with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment and are committed to affirmative action and diversity among our workforce.