Registered Nurse - Psychiatric Emergency Department

Summary

We are seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to provide compassionate, high-acuity psychiatric care in inpatient and emergency settings. The role involves delivering safe, evidence-based nursing interventions, performing mental status and safety assessments, administering medications, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. The nurse will cross-train across various units, including adult inpatient psychiatric wards and emergency psychiatric pods, caring for patients experiencing conditions such as depression, schizophrenia, mood disorders, and substance use issues.

• Associate’s Degree in Nursing (ADN) or RN Diploma with relevant experience
• Active RN license in the applicable state
• CPR certification from the American Heart Association
• Knowledge of psychiatric nursing theory and practice
• Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills

• Behavioral health or psychiatric nursing
• Emergency department or crisis stabilization experience
• Acute or critical care nursing

• Provide safe, patient-centered psychiatric care
• Perform mental health assessments and monitor safety
• Administer and evaluate medication responses
• Collaborate with physicians, behavioral health providers, and social services
• Serve as a resource and advocate for patients and families
• Float and cross-train across inpatient and emergency psychiatric units

This full-time night shift role offers competitive pay, a supportive team environment, professional growth opportunities, and a chance to make a meaningful impact on patients experiencing mental health crises. The position emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration and skill expansion in a community-focused healthcare setting.