Registered Nurse (RN) - Behavioral Health One North

Advocate Health; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking an experienced RN to join our One North behavioral health unit in a collaborative, patient‑centered environment in Billingsley. You will provide and coordinate comprehensive patient care using the nursing process to ensure safety and therapeutic outcomes.

The role emphasizes evidence‑based practice, clinical decision making, compassionate communication, and leadership in creating the safest patient environment and best patient experience across the continuum of care.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited nursing program.
• Current RN license in the state of practice.
• BLS certification for Healthcare Providers (American Heart Association).
• Minimum of one year of nursing experience preferred.
• Experience in an inpatient psychiatric or crisis setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide and coordinate comprehensive patient care through the nursing process to deliver safe, therapeutic care.
• Lead efforts to create the safest patient environment and the best patient experience across the continuum using evidence-based practice.

Skills

RN

Patient care

Clinical assessment

Communication

Education

RN license

BLS certification

Nursing program completion

Job description

Where You Will Work:

One North is a 26‑bed adult inpatient behavioral health unit that provides safe, structured, and recovery‑oriented care for individuals experiencing acute psychiatric crises. Our multidisciplinary team supports stabilization, therapeutic engagement, and crisis management within a compassionate and secure environment. The unit emphasizes teamwork, accountability, strong communication, and a culture of safety for both patients and teammates.

We’re Looking For:

• Completion of an accredited or approved nursing program.
• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Minimum of one year of nursing experience preferred.
• Experience in an inpatient psychiatric or crisis setting 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:

This position is based in a collaborative and patient‑focused behavioral health facility in Billingsley that serves a diverse community with a strong commitment to quality mental health care. Supervisors benefit from:

• Supportive leadership
• Opportunities for professional growth
• A high‑engagement team environment
• Direct involvement in shaping the unit’s culture, processes, and performance

A mission‑driven workplace dedicated to safety, compassion, and excellence