Behavioral Health RN
Louisburg, NC
Care Career
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

RN – Psychiatric / Behavioral Health
Facility Type/Setting: Acute Behavioral Health
Unit: Adult & Geriatric Behavioral Health
Shift & Schedule: Night Shift | 12-Hour Shifts | 6:30 PM – 7:00 AM
Weekly Hours: 36 Hours
Contract Length: 13 Weeks

Float Requirements: Between adult and geriatric behavioral health units
 

Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of nursing experience.
• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• BLS certification.
• Current CPI, NVCI, or HWC certification.
• Strong patient de-escalation skills.
• Strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to patients with mental health conditions and psychiatric disorders.
• Assess patients experiencing psychiatric crises and assist with appropriate interventions.
• Monitor patient behavior, mental status, and response to treatment.
• Implement individualized nursing care plans based on patient needs.
• Apply de-escalation techniques to manage behavioral situations and maintain patient safety.
• Administer medications and monitor therapeutic responses.
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
• Document patient assessments, interventions, and treatment progress.
• Provide nursing care to both adult and geriatric behavioral health patients.
• Float between adult and geriatric behavioral health units as required.