Registered Nurse, Behavioral Health
Company: Rutherford Regional Health System
Location: Rutherfordton
Posted on: February 22, 2026
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Job Description:
Registered Nurse - Behavioral Health Position Summary Provides
direct patient care using the nursing process in accordance with
applicable scope and standards of practice for behavioral health
patients. Collaborates with the interprofessional team to support a
safe, therapeutic environment and high-quality outcomes. Reports to
the Director or Manager of Department. Essential Functions Performs
plan-of-care interventions, including medication administration,
specimen collection, clinical treatments, and other medical care
activities. Documents patient care provided in a timely and
accurate manner. Monitors, records, and communicates patient
condition to the care team, physicians, patients, and families.
Assists patients with activities of daily living (hygiene,
elimination, nutrition, ambulation). Collaborates across
disciplines to coordinate care (transfers, discharges, referrals,
and psychosocial/spiritual support needs). Assesses learning needs
and delivers age-/culture-appropriate patient and family education.
Advocates for the physical and emotional well-being of the patient.
Participates in unit and organizational performance improvement and
required continuing education. Provides quality patient care and
works other shifts/units as needed; may be assigned on-call.
Performs other duties as assigned. Additional Information Patient
Populations Served: Neonate, Infant, Early Childhood, Late
Childhood, Adolescent, Young Adult, Middle Adult, Older Adult.
Protected Health Information Accessed: Demographic, Clinical,
Insurance, Financial, Complete Medical Record. Exposure:
Occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens may be present.
Physical Requirements (typical): Frequent standing, walking,
lifting/moving patients, keyboard entry, and repetitive hand/arm
movements; occasional sitting, squatting, and kneeling; rare
running or climbing. Regular exposure to biological and chemical
hazards, including blood/body fluids, hazardous medications, and
latex. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Education: Associate's Degree
in Nursing required; Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred.
Licensure/Certifications: Current RN license in state of practice;
BCLS required; Handle with Care preferred. Skills: Critical
thinking and decisive judgment; able to work with minimal
supervision in stressful environments. Ability to quickly learn and
navigate multiple clinical software systems. Effective English
communication (read, write, speak, and understand). Ability to
successfully complete the Skills Competency Checklist within 90
days of hire.
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