RN Behavioral Health – Charge Nurse; Weekend Day Shift Randallstown, MD

Overview

RN Behavioral Health Charge Nurse role at Northwest Hospital in Randallstown, MD. Day-shift leadership position located in the Psych ED with sign-on bonus potential. Department:
Behavioral Health.

• Serve as Charge Nurse RN during assigned shifts; provide leadership while delivering direct patient care
• Coordinate staffing, patient flow, and unit operations
• Perform comprehensive psychiatric nursing assessments
• Monitor, document, and communicate patient condition changes
• Maintain a safe, therapeutic, and structured care environment
• Collaborate with physicians, behavioral health providers, and care teams

• Behavioral Health Unit (BHU) – 23-bed adult inpatient psychiatric unit
• 4A Unit – 12-bed adult behavioral health unit
• Emergency Department Psychiatric Pods (North Pod and West Pod) – Two 6-bed units serving adults, adolescents, and children in acute psychiatric crisis
• Nursing staff are cross-trained across all areas

• Active Maryland Registered Nurse (RN) License
• Associate’s Degree in Nursing or equivalent formal education
• 1–3 years of RN experience (behavioral health or inpatient experience preferred)
• 2+ years of experience in a clinical specialty
• American Heart Association BLS Certification
• Behavioral Health nursing certification required within 3–5 years of hire
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills

• Medical – Dental – Wellness – Retirement plan benefits
• Leadership opportunity within inpatient behavioral health
• Cross-training across psychiatric and emergency settings
• Supportive team environment with professional growth opportunities