Registered Nurse (RN) Behavioral Health Intake

Frye Regional Medical Center is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for the Behavioral Health Intake role at our 83-bed South Campus. In this position, you will serve as the gateway to behavioral health care, reviewing clinical documentation from referrals, accepting patients, and performing initial assessments in a fast-paced environment. You will work collaboratively with experienced clinicians, physicians, and leadership to deliver compassionate, evidence-based care to patients seeking behavioral health services and support.

Clinical Setting

The Behavioral Health Services campus is a 24-hour, 83-bed facility providing a safe, therapeutic environment. The setting emphasizes autonomy, professional growth, and healthy work-life balance while maintaining strong physician and administrative support.

Responsibilities

• Review clinical documentation from referrals and accept patients into the program
• Gather information and make patient determinations in less than 15 minutes in a fast-paced environment
• Perform accurate and timely patient assessments to identify patient needs
• Identify and initiate appropriate nursing interventions
• Perform plan of care interventions, including medication administration, specimen collection, clinical treatments, and other medical care treatments
• Provide care appropriate to the condition and age of the patient
• Complete and revise the Interdisciplinary Care Plan for each patient
• Perform timely and accurate quality improvement assessments
• Maintain timely and accurate documentation relating to medical necessity in the medical record

Schedule

• Full-time position
• 3x12 hour shifts
• Friday, Saturday, and Sunday nights
• Set schedule

Required Qualifications

• Active North Carolina RN license (single-state) or compact license required. If relocating, licensure must be updated to the new Primary State of Residence before employment begins.
• Two years of Behavioral Health or Psychiatric nursing experience required
• Basic Life Support certification required within 30 days of hire
• Handle With Care certification required within 30 days of hire

Education

• Bachelor's degree preferred but not required

Compensation and Benefits

• $20,000 commitment-incentive bonus
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for full-time employees
• Life, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• Paid family leave and paid time off
• 401(k) retirement package with company match
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance
• Loan assistance programs
• Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs including free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services, and discount programs
• Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities