New Graduate Registered Nurse (RN) - Behavioral Health

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Where You Will Work:

Atrium Health Behavioral Health Unit is a 20-bed inpatient psychiatric unit featuring both private and semi-private patient rooms. We provide compassionate, patient-centered care to adults experiencing acute mental health crises, including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, psychosis, substance use disorders, and suicidal ideation. Safety is our number one priority, and every member of our team plays an essential role in maintaining a therapeutic, structured, and secure environment for both patients and staff.

Our unit utilizes a team nursing approach, meaning we work together to care for the same patient population rather than assigning individual patient loads to specific nurses. This collaborative model promotes communication, teamwork, and continuity of care while ensuring that every patient benefits from the collective expertise of the entire treatment team. We work closely with psychiatrists, advanced practice providers, behavioral health clinicians, psychotherapists, recreational therapy, peer support staff, and nursing staff to provide a multidisciplinary approach to treatment and recovery.

One of the things that makes our unit special is our culture. We often describe ourselves as a family, and we take great pride in supporting one another both professionally and personally. Teamwork is more than a buzzword here; it is the foundation of how we care for our patients and each other. Our strong sense of camaraderie has contributed to a low staff turnover rate, with our longest-tenured teammate having dedicated 28 years to our unit. Many of our staff members choose to build long-term careers here because of the supportive environment and meaningful work we do every day.

Behavioral Health nursing offers the opportunity to develop strong assessment, communication, crisis intervention, de-escalation, and therapeutic relationship skills while making a lasting impact in the lives of patients and families. Perks of Atrium Health include professional development opportunities, shared governance, recognition and rewards programs, educational assistance, career advancement pathways, and comprehensive benefits.

The ideal candidate is compassionate, adaptable, accountable, and committed to providing exceptional behavioral health care. If you are looking for a team that feels like family, values patient safety above all else, and is dedicated to helping patients through some of their most challenging moments, we look forward to welcoming you to our team.

We’re Looking For:

• Completion of an accredited or approved program in nursing
• Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the teammate practices
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association

What You’ll Do:

• As a skilled and compassionate RN, you will play a pivotal role in providing and coordinating comprehensive patient care through the nursing process to deliver safe, therapeutic care in accordance with established standards, policies, and procedures.
• Using evidence-based practice, clinical decision making, compassion, and skills communication while leading efforts to create the safest patient environment and the best patient experience across the continuum.

About This Location:

Atrium Health Kings Mountain, a facility of Atrium Health Cleveland, first opened in 1951 as Kings Mountain Hospital. Since then, it has earned national distinction for patient care and clinical excellence. In 2015, Kings Mountain was named a Top Rural Hospital by The Leapfrog Group, a nonprofit organization focused on quality and safety in healthcare. Atrium Health Kings Mountain is a 67-bed hospital with a broad range of services, from 24/7 emergency services and heart care to behavioral health and rehabilitation.

Be the Nurse Who Redefines Care.

At Advocate Health, being a nurse means more than delivering exceptional clinical care-it means leading with purpose, compassion, and boldness. As part of our One Advocate Nurse community, you’ll join a unified team committed to lifting others up, embracing innovation, and creating inclusive spaces where everyone can thrive. You’ll be empowered to think boldly, collaborate with humility, and drive change through fearless curiosity. Whether you're at the bedside, in the community, or advancing care through research and education, you’ll help shape the future of health-because here, we’re redefining care for you, for us, for all. Your feedback matters. Every nurse’s voice is vital in shaping our culture and improving care. We value your insights and experiences because they help us grow stronger together.

Ready to Take the Next Step: Apply Now!

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

Please note that Atrium Health is currently unable to provide employment visa sponsorship for this role. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

• 3, 12-hour night shifts per week
• Holiday/Weekend rotation

Our Commitment to You:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more - so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training

• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job

• Incentive pay for select positions

• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs

• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability

• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses

• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave

• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs

• Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.