WakeMed Health & Hospitals·Raleigh, North Carolina
The Clinical Nurse provides comprehensive nursing care to mental health patients and their families by implementing individualized care plans. Responsibilities include assessing physical and psychological needs while adhering to professional nursing standards and the Patient & Family Centered Care model.
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.
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
Mental Health & Well-Being Hospital – WakeBrook provides innovative solutions to address the mental health issues among adults in our community.
WakeBrook will serve adults in need of inpatient care for psychiatric illnesses.
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a critical service for our community and care for adults who need our help.
WakeMed will also open a 150-bed Mental Health & Well-Being hospital in Garner, NC in 2029, which will offer additional opportunities when it is close to completion.
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
Diploma Nursing Required - Or Associate's Degree Nursing Required Experience
Candidates must hold a Registered Nurse license and a Diploma or Associate's degree in Nursing. No prior professional experience is required for this position.
Market context
Mental health RN roles in North Carolina are typically in steady demand as facilities expand behavioral health services and manage ongoing staffing needs. These positions are competitive because employers often value active RN licensure, strong communication, and comfort with de-escalation; this role does not require prior professional experience. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, and tailor your application to show any behavioral health exposure, then note the sign-on bonus, tuition reimbursement, and loan-forgiveness benefits.