RN Clinical Nurse II - Behavioral Health
Job in
Smithfield, Johnston County, North Carolina, 27577, USA
Listing for:
UNC REX Healthcare
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-01-17
Job specializations:
-
Healthcare
Healthcare Nursing
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 15000 USD Yearly
USD
15000.00
YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Description
* This position qualifies for our UNC Health Johnston RN Incentive Program. Candidates with a BSN or higher are eligible for up to $20,000 commitment incentive for a 4 year work commitment, $15,000 commitment incentive for a 3 year work commitment, OR up to $25,000 in tuition loan forgiveness. Candidates with an ADN are eligible for up to $16,000 commitment incentive for a 4 year work commitment, $12,000 commitment incentive for a 3 year work commitment, OR up to $25,000 in tuition loan forgiveness.
In addition, this position is also eligible for up to $4,500 in relocation assistance (based on location). Learn more about our UNC Health Johnston RN Incentive Program here: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./
Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 teammates, whose mission is to improve the health and well‑being of the unique communities we serve.
Summary:
Provides competent clinical nursing care consistent with professional standards. Reporting and accountable to the Nurse Manager/Director, the Clinical Nurse is responsible for coordinating and delivering patient care utilizing the nursing process in a hospital setting.
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT
UNC Health Johnston offers a continuum of behavioral health services to support individuals in crisis. The Behavioral Health Holding area in the Emergency Department provides a safe space for immediate psychiatric evaluation, medication management, and stabilization. The Behavioral Health Triage process ensures patients receive immediate care through timely assessments, medical clearance, and coordination with inpatient psychiatric services. The Behavioral Health Inpatient Unit delivers comprehensive treatment through therapy, education, and personalized care planning, helping patients stabilize, build coping skills, and prepare for safe discharge with ongoing support.
Responsibilities
Education – Participates in identifying and meeting learning needs of self. Attends education programs based on identified learning needs. With assistance, uses patient education materials relevant to patient population. Assesses readiness to learn of the patient/family/caregivers. Assesses developmental level of patient and factors affecting ability to learn.Evaluation of Care – Identifies expected patient outcomes. Seeks guidance as needed in revision of plan of care. Participates in discussion with members of the interdisciplinary team in evaluation of patient care. Communicates relevant information to promote continuity of care.Implementation – Demonstrates competence in care of patients with complex problems, including population‑appropriate physical, psychosocial, educational and safety aspects of care. Performs bedside point‑of‑care testing as required for patient care plan. Utilizes healthcare organization and nursing standards, policies and procedures in delivery of care. Organizes and prioritizes care according to patient/family needs. Consults with appropriate resources in a timely fashion regarding patients with complex care issues, unusual teaching needs and/or those at high risk for discharge planning.Leadership – With assistance, develops goals to promote professional growth or minimize limitations. Achieves goals and objectives within identified time frame or renegotiates with supervisor. Is knowledgeable about activities which facilitate intra/interdepartmental collaboration. Participates in development and achievement of unit goals and performance improvement activities. Effectively uses communication systems. Participates in promoting cost‑effective care. Gives feedback to co‑workers. Is aware of public policy and regulatory guidelines affecting the health care environment.
Promotes a safe, clean and secure hospital environment for all.Patient Assessment – Recognizes data from complex situations to determine priorities for care. Includes appropriate physical, psychosocial, education and safety needs. Synthesizes assessment data into meaningful whole prior to communication to others. Assesses and anticipates discharge needs of individual patients and families. Develops relationships…
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