Behavioral Health Rn Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• ASN or higher required.
• At least one year of experience in a hospital setting required.
• Current Maryland Registered Nurse license, or a qualifying Compact or Multi-State Privilege Registered Nurse license from a Nurse Multi-State Compact state, verified through primary sources with any additional documentation required by the Maryland Board of Nursing. 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 organization and communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• BSN or higher preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care, administer medication, monitor for side effects, and assess changes in patient behavior.
• Assess 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, dental, and vision insurance, with coverage beginning the first of the month following hire.
• Company-paid life insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Education assistance and tuition reimbursement.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA).
• Shift differential pay.
• Additional $1.00 per hour premium differential.
• Up to $10,000 sign-on bonus.