RN - Brook Lane - Behavioral Health - Full Time - Dayshift

Meritus Health External • Hagerstown, MD

7d

About The Position

The Inpatient Behavioral Health Nurse provides compassionate, patient-centered nursing care to individuals experiencing acute mental health crises in a structured mental health hospital. The role involves supporting patients through stabilization and recovery while collaborating with an interdisciplinary team. It requires clinical skill, emotional resilience, and a commitment to patient advocacy.

The position is full-time, scheduled for 72 hours biweekly on dayshift, with an additional $1.00 per hour premium differential. Shifts may include nights, weekends, or holidays based on patient needs. The role is based in a high-acuity environment where teamwork and safety are essential. Patients may experience severe psychiatric symptoms, and staff use nonviolent crisis intervention techniques. A security team is on staff, with unit rounds 24/7.

Requirements

• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or higher.
• At least one year of experience in a hospital setting.
• Current Maryland Registered Nurse license, or a qualifying compact-state RN license designated as Compact or Multi-State Privilege, subject to primary-source verification and any required Maryland Board of Nursing documentation. A compact-state license designated as Single State does not meet the requirement; the nurse must obtain a Maryland license.
• Ability to apply professional nursing practice standards with compassion and empathy.
• Basic computer skills.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or higher.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care, including medication administration, monitoring for side effects, and assessing changes in patient behavior.
• Conduct assessments of patients’ mental, emotional, and physical health needs.
• Collaborate with psychiatrists, social workers, and therapists to develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
• Support de-escalation using therapeutic communication and crisis intervention techniques.
• Educate patients and families about mental health conditions, coping strategies, and discharge planning.
• Document patient interactions, interventions, and progress in electronic health records.
• Participate in shift hand-offs and team meetings to support continuity of care.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Company-paid life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• Paid time off (PTO)
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Education assistance and tuition reimbursement
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
• Shift differential pay
• Up to $10,000 sign-on bonus

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree