- Schedule: Part-time, Nights, Saturday and Sunday
- Department: Adult In-patient Behavioral Health
- Location: Forsyth Medical Center – Winston-Salem, NC
Inpatient Behavioral Health Unit Overview
The Adult Inpatient Behavioral Health Unit at Forsyth Medical Center provides compassionate, patient-centered care for adults experiencing acute mental health crises. Our interdisciplinary team cares for patients with a wide range of psychiatric conditions, including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, psychosis, substance use disorders, and behavioral health emergencies requiring inpatient stabilization.
Our unit is designed to provide a safe, therapeutic environment focused on recovery, healing, and restoring hope. Patients receive individualized treatment plans developed through collaboration among psychiatrists, nurses, psychiatric technicians, therapists, social workers, and other healthcare professionals.
Our Mission
Our mission is to deliver exceptional behavioral healthcare by promoting safety, dignity, recovery, and wellness for every patient. We are committed to providing evidence-based, trauma-informed care that empowers individuals and families while supporting long-term mental health recovery.
Here, you’ll find:
- A supportive, team-focused culture built on compassion, collaboration, and respect
- The opportunity to make a difference by building therapeutic relationships and supporting patients on their path to recovery
- Professional growth through behavioral health education, mentorship, career advancement, and leadership opportunities
- Supportive leadership that values your voice, ideas, and professional development
- Recognition for your impact—including Challenge Coin recognition for team members who go above and beyond
Join a team where you can learn, grow, and make a lasting impact, one patient at a time.
What We're Looking For
- Education:
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required.
- 4 Year / Bachelors Degree, preferred.
- If your RN nursing license has been inactive, retired or lapsed for five years or more and you have not been licensed in another state during the last five years, successful completion of a Board approved refresher course is required prior to reactivating or reinstating your license. In order to be considered for current licensure status, you must apply for reinstatement within one year of completing the refresher course. - Experience: One year of acute nursing experience required.
- Licensure/Certification/Registration:
- Current RN licensure in appropriate state, required.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Red Cross or American Heart Association required.
Why Choose Novant Health?
At Novant Health, we believe remarkable care starts with compassion for our patients, our communities, and each other. We value belonging, courage, personal growth, and teamwork, creating a space where everyone is respected, supported, and safe to show up as their full selves.
Job Opening ID
163727
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