Registered Nurse II​/III - MC​/CHC - Nurse Support Teams BERT

The Riverside University Health System's (RUHS) Medical Center is currently recruiting for an experienced Registered Nurse for the Nurse Support Team – Behavioral Emergency Response Team (BERT) Division.

This is a full-time position. Essential duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Respond promptly to behavioral health emergencies throughout the hospital.
• Conduct rapid and thorough assessments of patients in crisis, including evaluation of mental status, risk assessment for self-harm or harm to others, and potential medical conditions exacerbating the crisis.
• Utilize advanced therapeutic communication techniques to de-escalate patients experiencing acute psychiatric symptoms or behavioral disturbances.
• Implement crisis intervention strategies to ensure the safety and well‑being of patients, staff, and visitors.
• Collaborate closely with interdisciplinary teams—including physicians, psychiatrists, social workers, and security personnel—to develop and implement patient‑centered care plans.
• Provide consultation to nursing staff and other healthcare providers on managing behavioral health crises effectively.
• Administer medications as prescribed for acute psychiatric conditions, adhering to hospital policies and procedures.
• Monitor and assess patient response to medications, recognizing and reporting adverse reactions promptly.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of assessments, interventions, and patient responses in accordance with hospital standards and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare comprehensive reports for patient handoffs and continuity of care.
• Educate patients and their families on coping mechanisms, treatment options, and community resources available for ongoing support.
• Advocate for patients' rights and facilitate informed decision‑making regarding their care.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing the effectiveness of behavioral emergency response protocols.
• Provide training and education to healthcare staff on recognizing early signs of behavioral health crises and implementing appropriate interventions.
• Adhere to ethical standards and legal regulations governing psychiatric and behavioral health nursing practice.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient information and uphold patient rights.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure and make sound clinical judgments in emergency situations.

The most competitive candidates will have a minimum of two (2) years of inpatient or emergency department experience.

• Current and valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of California.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• CPI, within 6 months of hire.
• 5150 certification, within 6 months of hire.

• 3/12, Night Shift, (6:00 p.m. – 6:30 a.m.), shifts vary.

• Evening Shift (6:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.): $2.50 per hour
• Night Shift (11:00 p.m. – 7:30 a.m.): $5.00 per hour
• $4.00 per hour Critical Care Pay Differential
• $4.00 per hour Specialty Team Differential

Specialty Care/Critical Care differentials will be applied following completion of required specialty training, attainment of all necessary certifications, and departmental determination that the employee is authorized to work independently.

To learn more about the department, please visit the RUHS website .

For more information regarding this position, please contact the recruiter, Lisette Jimenez, via email at lijimenez.