RN New Graduate Nurse UNC Youth Behavioral Health Facility New Day Unit

UNC Health Care; Butner (NC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare organization dedicated to improving community health. As a New Graduate RN, you will be part of a multidisciplinary team, providing essential care to adolescent patients in a supportive environment. This role offers a structured transition from academia to practice, with comprehensive mentorship and professional development opportunities. Enjoy full-time hours with competitive pay and benefits, including substantial incentives for new graduates. Embrace the chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of young individuals facing mental health challenges.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Tuition Loan Forgiveness

Relocation Assistance

Commitment Incentives

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited nursing program required.
• Must obtain NC RN license and BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Provides competent clinical nursing care in a hospital setting.
• Collaborates with patients and families for effective care planning.

Skills

Patient Assessment

Clinical Nursing Care

Communication Skills

Leadership

Patient Education

Education

Graduation from accredited nursing program

Enrollment in Bachelor's or Master's program

Tools

BLS Certification

NC RN License

Job description

Job Description

Description

Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 teammates, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve.

UNC Youth Behavioral Health Facility is hiring New Grad Nurses to join our team!

Seeking nursing graduates to start Fall 2025

To qualify for the UNC Medical Center (YBH is part of UNC Medical Center) New Graduate Residency program, candidates must be in their final semester of nursing school or have recently graduated within the past 12 months and have worked as an RN for less than 6 months. The program supports the transition from academia to practice, providing mentored clinical relationships and professional development. Applicants must pass the NCLEX exam and obtain an RN license before the first day of employment.

We are seeking a New Graduate RN for a multidisciplinary team, primarily on the New Day Unit, a 14-bed unit for adolescent and young adult patients in crisis with various mental health diagnoses.

Youth Behavioral Health Hospital (YBH) is a 54-bed, 24-hour psychiatric facility in Butner, North Carolina, grounded in a trauma-informed, milieu-based, therapeutic environment. The facility serves patients with complex histories, including aggression and psychosis, emphasizing safety, positive coping skills, healthy living, and leisure activities. The interdisciplinary team includes Psychiatrists, Psychologists, Social Workers, and Nursing staff. Staff are cross-trained across units serving children and adolescents with mental health diagnoses, dual diagnoses, substance misuse, complex behaviors, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and autism spectrum disorder.

Position details include 36 hours per week, 12-hour day shifts, with full benefits. The role qualifies for UNC Hospitals' New Grad RN Incentive Program, offering up to $15,000 in commitment incentives or $25,000 in tuition loan forgiveness, plus up to $10,000 in relocation assistance based on location. More information can be found here.

Summary: Provides competent clinical nursing care aligned with professional standards, coordinating patient care using the nursing process in a hospital setting.

Responsibilities:

1. Education: Identifies learning needs, attends relevant programs, uses patient education materials, assesses readiness to learn, and considers developmental levels.
2. Evaluation of Care: Sets expected outcomes, revises care plans as needed, and communicates with the team to ensure continuity of care.
3. Implementation: Demonstrates competence in caring for patients with complex problems, performs bedside testing, and organizes care based on patient needs.
4. Leadership: Develops professional goals, collaborates with staff, participates in unit improvement activities, and promotes a safe environment.
5. Patient Assessment: Recognizes data to prioritize care, assesses discharge needs, and builds relationships with families.
6. Planning: Collaborates with patients and families, uses multidisciplinary resources, and addresses cultural considerations.
7. Research: Engages with current studies and shares insights with the team.

Other Information:

Education Requirements: Graduation from an accredited nursing program; enrollment in a Bachelor's or Master's program within specified timelines if hired after January 6, 2014.

Licensure/Certification: North Carolina RN license and BLS certification required by start date.

Experience: No prior experience required.

Knowledge/Skills: Relevant skills and abilities as determined necessary.

Job Details:

Legal Employer: STATE

Entity: UNC Medical Center

Unit: YBH IP Unit C New Day

Work Type: Full Time

Hours: 36 per week

Salary Range: $32.23 - $41.35/hour

Work Schedule: Day shifts, onsite

Location: Butner, NC 27509

Exempt from Overtime: No

This is a state employment position with UNC Health Care System, offering comprehensive benefits. Applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request via email.