Registered Nurse (RN) - Pediatric Behavioral Health

aah; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 53,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health in Winston-Salem, NC is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for Pediatric Behavioral Health. The 16-bed unit emphasizes compassionate, evidence-based care with a focus on patient and family experience. Shifts include 3 - 12 hour days per week for a 36-hour schedule, with every 3rd weekend.

The ideal candidate has an accredited nursing program, an active RN license in North Carolina, BLS certification, and at least one year of RN experience in pediatric or behavioral health care.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited or approved program in nursing.
• Registered Nurse license issued by the state where the teammate practices.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification (AHA).
• At least one year RN experience.

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.

Education

Nursing program completion

Job description

Department: 35150 Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center - Nursing: Pediatric Behavioral Health 2SA

Status: Full time

Benefits Eligible: Yes

Hou rs Per Week: 36

Schedule Details/Additional Information: 3 - 12 hour shifts per week Day shift Every 3rd weekend

Pay Range: $38.20 - $57.30

Registered Nurse (RN) - Pediatric Behavioral Health

Winston-Salem, NC, United States

Where You Will Work:

Pediatric Behavioral Health (16 Beds) Pediatric Behavioral Health is a 16-bed child/adolescent unit. Average daily census is 14. Our unit collaborates with providers, nursing teammates, recreational therapy, music therapy, social work, chaplaincy, and several other child-friendly volunteer groups. Our average length of stay is 5-7 days. We currently utilize the CPI de-escalation program. We were recently voted twice as a unit to "likely recommend for care" by patients and families.

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
• At least one year RN experience

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 Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, located in Winston-Salem, NC, is a key part of our nationally recognized academic health system. Our 885-bed tertiary care hospital houses the region's only children's hospital, burn center, and Level I adult and pediatric trauma centers. The campus is also home to a National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center and to clinical centers of excellence in multiple specialties including cardiovascular, brain health and neurology, sports medicine and orthopedics, transplantation and nephrology.

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.

Your feedback matters. Every nurse's voice is vital in shaping our culture and improving care. We value your insights and experiences because they help us grow stronger together.

Our Commitment to You:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more - so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

• Compensation
• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performanceBenefits and more
• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program
• Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research