WakeMed

Registered Nurse (RN) - Mental Health

WakeMed  •  United States (Onsite)  •  4 hours ago
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Job Description

Req ID: 33485

Department: 1C Clinical Evaluation Area

Work Location: WakeMed Raleigh Campus

Location: Raleigh, North Carolina

Employment Type: ['Full Time']

FTE: ['0.90']

Hours of Work: ['6:45pm - 7:15am. Three 12-hour shifts per week, and every other weekend required.']

Weekend Requirements: Some Weekends (Rotating)

Call Requirements: ['No']

Overview

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.

What you'll do

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

WakeMed

About WakeMed

WakeMed Health & Hospitals is a private, not-for-profit health care organization based in Raleigh, N.C.

The 900+ bed system comprises a network of health care facilities that includes:

• Level I Trauma Center and tertiary referral hospital, children’s hospital and rehabilitation hospital in Raleigh, N.C.

• Community hospital in Cary

• Women’s hospital and family health center in North Raleigh

• Comprehensive outpatient centers and freestanding emergency departments in Brier Creek, Garner and Apex

• Freestanding Children's Emergency Department and dedicated Children’s Hospital

• One of the highest volume heart centers in the United States

• Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

• Multiple outpatient rehabilitation sites

• 40+ primary care and specialty physician practices

• Home health services

WakeMed’s team of 8,000+ nurses, technologists and medical support staff and more than 1,000 affiliated physicians serve the residents of Wake County and beyond using the most advanced technologies and facilities to ensure the finest in health care.

Specialties

WakeMed is home to two nationally accredited, award winning Chest Pain Centers and two nationally accredited, award winning Stroke Centers. Centers of excellence include cardiac and vascular care, women’s and children’s services, physical rehabilitation, emergency and trauma, orthopedics, neurosciences, home care and numerous wellness and community outreach programs.

Industry
Healthcare & Social Services
Company Size
5,001-10,000 employees
Headquarters
Raleigh, NC
Year Founded
1961
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