Inpatient Behavioral Health RN

Registered Nurse (RN) | Hiring Incentive $5,000
Compensation and Benefits

• Compensation: Starting at $34.00/hour
  , based on experience, education, and internal equity
• Schedule: Variable shifts including days, evenings, nights, weekends, holidays, and call rotations
• Benefits: Comprehensive medical/dental/vision coverage, retirement with employer match, PTO, tuition reimbursement, paid parental leave, wellness incentives, and employee discounts

• Provide safe, effective, and ethical nursing care under general supervision
• Utilize the nursing process (assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation) to deliver patient care
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate and optimize patient outcomes
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and care teams
• Respond promptly to changes in patient condition and emergency situations
• Delegate tasks appropriately and support team members within scope of practice
• Promote a positive, respectful, and supportive work environment aligned with organizational values

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program
• Current RN licensure in the State of North Carolina
• Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association required at hire
• Crisis Prevention and Intervention (CPI) required (completed during orientation)

Preferred:

• Psychiatric nursing experience
• Prior acute care or clinic experience

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Sound clinical judgment and ability to deliver care within scope of practice
• Knowledge of the continuum of nursing care
• Commitment to teamwork and exceptional patient experience

• Continuous standing and walking for ≥ 8 hours per shift
• Frequent lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling ≥ 50 lbs
• Frequent bending, squatting, kneeling, twisting, and reaching
• Continuous hand, finger, and wrist dexterity with close visual attention
• Regular exposure to blood borne pathogens
• Exposure to clinical hazards including equipment, chemicals, and patient care environments
• Irregular hours including days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays

Ready to grow your nursing career in a supportive, patient-focused environment?
Apply today to join UNC Health Appalachian as a Registered Nurse.

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