Charge Nurse- Behavioral Health

Job Summary

Behavioral Health and 4A provide general, acute care for inpatient adults who may be suffering from mental or behavioral health issues. The 4A unit has a capacity of 12 beds, while the BHU census capacity is 23 beds. Patients in these units may be depressed, schizophrenic, or struggle with substance abuse or a mood disorder. In addition to the BHU and 4A, staff may work in one of two 6‑bed areas of the ER, referred to as North Pod and West Pod, which can house adults, adolescents, or children in acute psychiatric crisis.

The majority of nursing staff in this area cross‑train to all three areas. Staff members in these areas must be positive and outgoing and must utilize strong organizational and leadership skills to assess patient status. The role provides safe, age‑appropriate patient care, and functions as an advisor, resource, and leader for other members of the patient care team.

• Formal working knowledge; equivalent to an Associate's degree (2 years college); requires knowledge of a specialized field
• 2 or more years of experience in clinical specialty
• Nursing certification of specialty area within 3‑5 years of hire
• 1‑3 years of experience
• Maryland Registered Nurse License
• American Heart Association BLS Certification

• 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 developing foundational skills for neonatal critical care leadership and advanced certification.
• Support: A culture of collaboration with resources like unit‑based practice councils and advanced clinical education support — improving both workflow efficiency and patient outcomes and allowing you to work at the top of your license.
• Competitive compensation (additional compensation such as overtime, shift differentials, premium pay, and bonuses may apply depending on job), comprehensive health plans, free parking, and wellness programs.

Life Bridge 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. Life Bridge 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.