Adult / Geriatric Behavioral Health Registered Nurse in Salisbury, NC

Registered Nurse, RN- Adult / Geriatric Unit

What We Offer :

Sign On Bonus : up to $30,000

Register Nurse – Adult / Geriatric Unit

Facility : RMC- Rowan Medical Center

Locations : Salisbury, North Carolina

Department : Behavioral Health

Position Type : Full-Time

Work Schedule : 7 : 00pm- 7 : 00am

Work Schedule Details : 3- 12-hour shifts

The Registered Nurse serves as a leader of the healthcare team at Novant Health by establishing an authentic personalized relationship with the patient and their chosen support system, collaborating with physicians and other team members to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate an individualized plan of care that promotes optimal health. The Registered Nurse utilizes best scientific evidence and compassion to assist the patient in navigating their health journey. The Registered Nurse accepts responsibility, authority, and accountability for management and provision of care in accordance with the current policies and procedures.

Come join a remarkable team where quality care meets quality service, in every dimension, every time.

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At Novant Health, one of our core values is diversity and inclusion. By engaging the strengths and talents of each team member, we ensure a strong organization capable of providing remarkable healthcare to our patients, families and communities. Therefore, we invite applicants from all group dynamics to apply to our exciting career opportunities.

What We're Looking For :

• Education : High School Diploma or GED, required. 4 Year / Bachelors Degree, preferred. Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required. If your RN nursing license has been inactive, retired or lapsed for five years or more and you have not been licensed in another state during the last five years, successful completion of a Board approved refresher course is required prior to reactivating or reinstating your license. In order to be considered for current licensure status, you must apply for reinstatement within one year of completing the refresher course
• Experience :  One year relevant experience, preferred.
• Licensure / Certification :  Current RN licensure in appropriate state, required. NC state approved curricula for restrictive interventions (facility specific) within 3 months of hire, required.
• Additional Skills (required) :  Ability to care for Behavioral Health age specific patients within facility. Ability to establish therapeutic rapport and keep safety a priority, and maintain control of violent patients, defend self and others against violent assaults, ability to react appropriately in psychiatric crises, ability use violent and non-violent restraints restrictive interventions per policy and procedure. Ability to comprehend policies and procedures and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team. Ability to intervene in a therapeutic manner for behavior patterns symptoms / behaviors demonstrated by patients with an acute mental illness, substance use disorder personality disorder, substance abuse or developmental disability. Knowledge of psychiatric medications, side effects and treatment interventions, knowledge of psychiatric diagnosis, mental health concepts, and evidence based therapeutic interventions and treatments.

What You'll Do :

It is the responsibility of every Novant Health team member to deliver the most remarkable patient experience in every dimension, every time.