Registered Nurse (RN) - Mental Health Unit

Wakemed; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Relocation Incentive

Tuition Reimbursement

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Free Onsite Parking

Professional Development Opportunities

Competitive Benefits Package

Career Ladder RN I–IV

Job summary

WakeMed in Raleigh, NC is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Behavioral Health Emergency Clinical Evaluation environment. You will provide comprehensive, patient-centered care to pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients, following PFCC principles and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.

The role requires comfort with high-acuity, fast-paced settings, and a commitment to ongoing professional development, patient education, and evidence-based practice.

Qualifications

• Licensed RN with psychiatric/mental health or substance abuse experience.
• Comfortable in high-acuity, fast-paced care settings with challenging behaviors.
• Strong knowledge of nursing standards and practice acts.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to patients assessed by the Behavioral Health Emergency team.
• Assess patient needs across physical, psychological, and social factors.
• Deliver patient and family education to support understanding and participation in care.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated, high-quality care.
• Apply PFCC model in all aspects of care delivery.

Skills

Psychiatric nursing

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Effective communication

Education

Diploma Nursing

Associate's Degree in Nursing

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (preferred)

Job description

Overview

At WakeMed, our mission is to improve the health and well-being of our community—and we do it by delivering outstanding, compassionate care.

Overview

At WakeMed, our mission is to improve the health and well-being of our community—and we do it by delivering outstanding, compassionate care. We’re currently hiring a Registered Nurse to provide comprehensive, patient-centered care within a Behavioral Health Emergency Clinical Evaluation environment. In this role, you’ll deliver care that meets the unique needs of patients and families while supporting high standards of professional nursing practice.

What You'll Do

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to patients being assessed by the Mental Health and Well-being team and the primary medical team. This includes implementation of care plans and physician orders for pediatric, adult and geriatric populations.
• Assess patient needs across physical, psychological, and social factors to guide care delivery.
• Deliver patient and family education to support understanding and participation in care.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated, high-quality care.
• Apply WakeMed’s Patient & Family Centered Care (PFCC) model in all aspects of care delivery.

Who You Are

• Licensed Registered Nurse (RN) with clinical experience in psychiatric, mental health and/or substance abuse settings
• Comfortable working in high-acuity, fast-paced care settings with patients who may exhibit challenging behaviors
• Strong understanding of nursing standards, including American Nursing Association Scope and Standards and NC Board of Nursing Practice Act
• Effective communicator who collaborates well with patients, families, and care teams
• Dedicated to maintaining clinical excellence and continuous professional development

Department Description

Nursing Benefits/Highlights:

• Career Ladder – RN I – IV, depending on education and experience
• Sign-On Bonus and/or Relocation Incentive available for select positions
• Competitive Benefits Package
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• Free Onsite Parking
• Professional Development Opportunities

Serving the community since 1961, WakeMed Health & Hospitals is the leading provider of health services in Wake County. With a mission to improve the health and well-being of our community, we are committed to providing outstanding and compassionate care. For more information, visit www.wakemed.org.

EOE

Licensure

Registered Nurse Required

Education

Diploma Nursing Required - Or Associate's Degree Nursing Required - And Bachelor's Degree Nursing Preferred

Experience

2 Years Nursing Required - Or No Experience Required With Preferred Education