Registered Nurse- Psych ED

Summary Make a meaningful difference on every shift as a Behavioral Health Registered Nurse, delivering compassionate, high‑acuity psychiatric care to adults and patients in crisis across inpatient and emergency settings while gaining valuable cross‑training and clinical growth. Why This Role Matters Direct impact on patients experiencing acute mental health and behavioral crises Combination of inpatient psychiatric care and emergency psychiatric stabilization Cross‑training across multiple units for skill expansion and variety Supportive, team‑based environment with strong interdisciplinary collaboration Competitive night‑shift pay with part‑time flexibility Unit & Patient Population Behavioral Health Unit (BHU): 23‑bed adult inpatient psychiatric unit 4A Unit: 12‑bed adult inpatient psychiatric unit Emergency Department Psychiatric Pods: North Pod (6 beds) West Pod (6 beds) Patient populations include adults, adolescents, and children in acute psychiatric crisis Conditions treated include depression, schizophrenia, mood disorders, and substance use disorders Key Responsibilities Provide safe, age‑appropriate, evidence‑based nursing care to psychiatric patients Perform ongoing mental status and safety assessments Administer medications and monitor patient responses Collaborate with physicians, behavioral health providers, and social services Serve as a clinical resource and advocate for patients and families Float and cross‑train across inpatient and emergency psychiatric areas as needed Required Qualifications Associate’s Degree in Nursing (ADN) or equivalent RN Diploma with relevant experience accepted Active Maryland Registered Nurse (RN) license American Heart Association CPR Certification Working knowledge of psychiatric nursing theory and practice Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills Preferred Experience Behavioral Health or Psychiatric Nursing Emergency Department or Crisis Stabilization Acute Care or Critical Care nursing What We Offer Impact: Join a team that values innovation and outcomes, delivering life‑saving care to our youngest and most vulnerable patients Growth: Opportunities for professional development, including tuition reimbursement and foundational skills development for advanced certification Support: A culture of collaboration with resources like unit‑based practice councils and advanced clinical education support, enabling you to work at the top of your license Benefits: Competitive compensation with potential overtime, shift differentials, premium pay, and bonuses; comprehensive health plans; free parking and wellness programs EEO Statement LifeBridge Health complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex or sexual orientation and gender identity/expression. LifeBridge Health does not exclude people or treat them differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex or sexual orientation and gender identity/expression. #J-18808-Ljbffr LifeBridge Health