RN - Brook Lane Adolescent Inpatient

RN - Brook Lane Adolescent Inpatient – 11pm – 11am

Meritus Health

We’re hiring an Inpatient Behavioral Health Nurse to provide compassionate, patient-centered care to individuals experiencing acute mental health crises in a fast-paced, structured environment. The role requires strong clinical skills, emotional resilience and a commitment to patient advocacy.

Salary Range: $34.75 – $53.50 hourly

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

• High-acuity, structured setting where teamwork is essential for patient and staff safety.
• Patients may experience severe psychiatric symptoms, including agitation, aggression, psychosis, or suicidal ideation.
• Regular use of nonviolent crisis intervention techniques to manage escalations.
• Shifts may include days, nights, weekends, and holidays based on patient needs.
• Multidisciplinary team approach with strong communication and collaboration.
• Security team on staff and rounding on units 24/7.
• Emotional intensity – requires strong emotional regulation and self‑care.
• Physical demands – assisting patients in distress may require standing, walking, and occasional interventions.
• Complex cases with co‑occurring disorders, medication noncompliance, and social barriers.
• Safety concerns – aggressive behavior may occur; quick thinking and adherence to hospital safety protocols required.

• Education – ASN required; BSN preferred.
• Experience – Minimum of one year of experience in a hospital setting.
• Licensure/Certification – RN license to practice in the state of Maryland.
• Knowledge/Skills/Abilities – Apply nursing practice standards with compassion and empathy; basic computer skills; strong organization and communication skills.

• Health, dental, and vision insurance coverage beginning the first of the month following hire.
• Life insurance and disability coverage (short‑ and long‑term).
• Paid time off (PTO) program to support work‑life balance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Education assistance & tuition reimbursement.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA) options.
• Shift differential pay.

Entry level

Full‑time

Health Care Provider

Hospitals and Health Care