Registered Nurse; RN Behavioral Health

Registered Nurse (RN) - Behavioral Health

Job Type: Full Time | Days

Schedule: 3x12s, Day Shift (7a-7p). Holidays and Weekends required.

Sign‑On Bonus: $15,000 for Day Shift with a 2‑year commitment for eligible candidates.

Your experience matters: Haywood Regional Medical Center is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritise your well‑being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Registered Nurse (RN) joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

More about our team: Join our team in a 33‑bed Behavioral Health Unit specialising in adult and geriatric patients. The unit is staffed with compassionate healthcare professionals including RNs, CNAs, Mental Health Assistants, Psychiatrists, and Mental Health Providers. Operating with a nurse‑to‑patient ratio of 1:6‑1:9, our unit treats a variety of diagnoses such as Major Depressive Disorder (MDD), Bipolar Disorder, Schizophrenia, Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), and Substance Use Disorder (SUD).

Patients may present with psychosis, suicidal ideation, homicidal ideation, mania, or exacerbations of mental illness. This role offers an opportunity to work collaboratively in a supportive environment focused on providing quality care and support to individuals experiencing behavioural health crises.

• Accurately performs patient assessments and identifies patient needs
• Identifies and initiates appropriate nursing interventions
• Provides care appropriate to condition and age of the patient
• Performs timely and appropriate documentation relating to medical necessity in the medical record
• Responsible for completion and revision of the Interdisciplinary Care Plan for each patient
• Performs timely and accurate QI assessments

• Comprehensive Benefits:
  Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage – with plans starting at just $10 per pay period – and tailored benefit options for part‑time and PRN employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO:
  Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short‑ and long‑term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth:
  Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package with company match.
• Employee Well‑being:
  Mental, physical, and financial wellness programmes (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programmes).
• Professional Development:
  Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

• Current North Carolina or compact state Registered Nurse license and an associate's degree from an accredited nursing school.
• AHA Basic Life Support certification within 30 days of hire.
• AHA ACLS and PALS within six months of hire.
• One year of experience preferred.
• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement and the ability to work with minimal supervision; able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Haywood Regional Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Haywood Regional Medical Center is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.