ECU Health Behavioral Health Hospital·Greenville, North Carolina
Provide and coordinate comprehensive care for patients by assessing physical and behavioral health needs and implementing nursing care plans. Maintain medical records and communicate professionally with patients, families, and physicians to ensure high-quality psychiatric care.
Overview Registered Nurse PRN opportunity at ECU Behavioral Health Hospital, Greenville, NC All Shifts Available: 12 hour shifts 7a-7p 7p-7a GREAT SHIFT DIFFS!
MUST BE ABLE TO ATTEND A FULL WEEK OR ORIENTATION Acadia Healthcare and ECU Health have partnered to establish a state-of-the-art, 144-bed behavioral health hospital in Greenville, NC.
This new facility will help meet the urgent need for accessible, high-quality psychiatric care in the region, expanding capacity to support patients with diverse mental health needs.
Newly opened, the hospital—located just under a mile from ECU Health Medical Center—will offer a full range of inpatient and intensive outpatient services.
Acadia Healthcare is a leading provider of behavioral healthcare services across the United States.
Acadia operates a growing network of 260 plus behavioral healthcare facilities with approximately 11,100 beds in 39 states and Puerto Rico.
With more than 23,000 employees serving approximately 75,000 patients daily, Acadia is the largest stand-alone behavioral health company in the U.S.
REGISTERED NURSE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Provide and coordinate care by assessing patients’ physical and behavioral health needs. Develop and implement nursing care plans. Maintain medical records and educate patients and their families about various physical and behavioral health conditions. Provide nursing care and services within the standards and scope of nursing practice as defined within the state Nurse Practice Act regulations, policies, procedures, and protocols, as well as facility and corporate policies and procedures. Ensure physicians’ orders are legible if taken verbally and transcribed appropriately per policy and procedure. Ensure patients’ status is assessed on an ongoing basis and pertinent information is gathered and documented. Notify physicians of significant changes in status such as difficulties with detox, medical emergency, change in medical status regarding response to medications, and related challenges. Ensure that initial nursing treatment plans are completed upon admission and that all nursing treatment plans are specific to assessed needs. Demonstrate knowledge and utilization of universal precautions in providing direct patient care. Accurately administer medications per ordered note. Document accurate count of controlled substance medication administration on required documents. Complete admission and discharge processing efficiently and accurately as directed. Exhibit therapeutic rapport with patients by maintaining professional boundaries, respecting personal space, giving patients direct attention, and maintaining rational detachment. Provide direction or coordinate the activities of the unit as directed. Communicate therapeutically and professionally with patients, visitors, co-workers, and others involved inpatient treatment.
EDUCATION/LICENSURE/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS Must have graduated from an accredited school of nursing. Must possess a current Registered Nurse (RN) license as required by the state of employment or be eligible to practice nursing in accordance with state requirements One year of nursing experience; previous psychiatric, mental, behavioral, or substance use nursing experience a plus CPR and de-escalation and restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility). First aid may be required based on state or facility requirements. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual’s characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws. AHRN #LI-MG2 #LI-ECUBH
Must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing with a current RN license and at least one year of nursing experience. Required certifications include CPR and de-escalation and restraint training.
Market context
Behavioral health RN roles in North Carolina are often competitive because facilities look for nurses who can step into patient care quickly and safely, especially in PRN settings where flexibility matters. This role requires an accredited nursing degree, a current RN license, at least one year of nursing experience, plus CPR and de-escalation/restraint certifications. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, then confirm your certifications and recent behavioral health experience before applying.
