Registered Nurse (RN) - Mental Health Unit
WakeMed Health & Hospitals
Raleigh, NC
Posted Jul 30 · New grads welcomed
- Unit
- Psych
What the listing says
Role
- Term
- Permanent
- Setting
- Hospital
- Accepts
- RN
- Experience
- New graduates
Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.
Pay
- Relocation
- Help offered
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About this role
Overview
The Clinical Nurse is responsible for providing total comprehensive nursing to patients and their families through the implementation of a plan of care. The plan is based upon the patient's developmental and health care needs identified through the assessment of the patient's physical, psychological, socioeconomic status, and physician orders regarding care, treatment, and education. The Clinical Nurse understands the needs of the organization and supports the mission, values, and management of patient care services.
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The Clinical Nurse actively supports and incorporates ANA Scope and Standards of Nursing Practice, North Carolina Board of Nursing Practice Act, WakeMed's Division of Nursing Professional Practice model, and WakeMed's Patient & Family Centered Care (PFCC) model. The four key concepts of PFCC are: Dignity and Respect = Listen to and honor patient and family perspectives and choices; Information Sharing = Communicate and share complete and unbiased information with patients and families in ways that are affirming and useful; Participation = Patients and families are encouraged and supported in participating in care and decision-making at the level they choose; Collaboration = Patients and families and the Clinical Nurse collaborate in the delivery of care. 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
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“Associate's Degree Nursing Required - And Bachelor's Degree Nursing Preferred Experience: 2 Years Nursing Required - Or No Experience Required With Preferred Education” · from this posting
Requirements
- RN
- North Carolina Board of Nursing Practice Act
- Nursing policy compliance
- Patient and family consultation
- Nursing
- Psychosocial assessment
- RN License
- Nursing Diploma
- Patient advocacy
- Inpatient
Benefits highlights
- Loan forgiveness
- Free parking
Place
- City
- Raleigh, NC
- Median rent
- $1,572/mo
- Local household income
- $85,395/yr
- Metro price level
- 2% below the national average
rent and tenant-paid utilities · Census ACS 2024
all local households, not nurse pay · Census ACS 2024
Raleigh area index 98.2, where 100 is the national average.
Raleigh blends Southern charm with a thriving healthcare scene anchored by major research hospitals and the Research Triangle. Leafy neighborhoods like Five Points and proximity to NC State give the city a collegiate energy, while nearby greenway trails and a moderate climate make outdoor resets easy between shifts.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities.
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Psychiatric is open from year one. Behavioral health spans inpatient, emergency, and community settings.
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