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At WakeMed, our mission is to improve the health and well-being of our community—and we do it by delivering outstanding, compassionate care. We’re currently hiring a Registered Nurse to provide comprehensive, patient-centered care within a Behavioral Health Emergency Clinical Evaluation environment. In this role, you’ll deliver care that meets the unique needs of patients and families while supporting high standards of professional nursing practice.
Provide comprehensive nursing care to patients being assessed by the Mental Health and Well-being team and the primary medical team. This includes implementation of care plans and physician orders for pediatric, adult and geriatric populations. Assess patient needs across physical, psychological, and social factors to guide care delivery.
Deliver patient and family education to support understanding and participation in care. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated, high-quality care. Apply WakeMed’s Patient & Family Centered Care (PFCC) model in all aspects of care delivery.
Who you are Licensed Registered Nurse (RN) with clinical experience in psychiatric, mental health and/or substance abuse settings Comfortable working in high-acuity, fast-paced care settings with patients who may exhibit challenging behaviors Strong understanding of nursing standards, including American Nursing Association Scope and Standards and NC Board of Nursing Practice Act Effective communicator who collaborates well with patients, families, and care teams Dedicated to maintaining clinical excellence and continuous professional development If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact through high-quality patient care, we encourage you to apply!
Department Description Nursing Benefits/Highlights: Career Ladder – RN I – IV, depending on education and experience Sign-On Bonus and/or Relocation Incentive available for select positions Competitive Benefits Package Tuition Reimbursement Public Service Loan Forgiveness Free Onsite Parking Professional Development Opportunities Serving the community since 1961, WakeMed Health & Hospitals is the leading provider of health services in Wake County.
With a mission to improve the health and well-being of our community, we are committed to providing outstanding and compassionate care. For more information, visit www.wakemed.org . EOE Licensure Registered Nurse Required Education Diploma Nursing Required - Or Associate's Degree Nursing Required - And Bachelor's Degree Nursing Preferred Experience 2 Years Nursing Required - Or No Experience Required With Preferred Education
About the role
In this role, you’ll deliver care that meets the unique needs of patients and families while supporting high standards of professional nursing practice.