Behavioral Emergency Department RN

St. Joseph Hospital; Lewiston, Northern (ME, KY); Hybrid; USD 46,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Excellent benefits

Clinical ladder advancement

Job summary

St. Joseph Hospital in Lewiston, Maine is seeking a Behavioral Emergency Department RN for night shifts. The role provides direct and indirect care in a behavioral ED, with patient education and collaboration with providers to implement lifesaving procedures.

The ideal candidate holds an active Maine RN license, is eager to work in behavioral acute care, and may have BLS training or be trained on hire. A strong team focus is essential.

Qualifications

• Current Maine RN license is required.
• BLS training is a plus and may be provided on hire.
• Experience in behavioral acute care is preferred or willing to train.
• Collaborative team orientation is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and indirect care in a behavioral ED setting.
• Assess, triage, and monitor patients per guidelines.
• Educate patients and families to improve health outcomes.
• Delegate tasks to care team and supervise as needed.

Skills

RN license

BLS training

Behavioral health

Team collaboration

Job description

Job Summary:

Behavioral Emergency Department RN Nights

Job Description:

The Behavioral Acute Care RN in the ED is responsible for providing direct and indirect care to patients in a behavioral emergency setting, delegating tasks to other care team members as needed, and providing safe, effective, and compassionate care to our patients. Patients and families will look to you for education and knowledge on improved health outcomes. You will assess, prioritize, and triage patients according to set guidelines, continuously monitor your patients while interpreting changes in patient condition, and work collaboratively with providers to implement lifesaving procedures.

Job Requirements:

• Current RN Maine RN License required
• Desire to work in behavioral acute care setting
• BLS training completion a plus but will be provided upon hire
• Collaborative positive team focus
• Behavioral Health Nursing experience a plus. Will train the right person.

Why choose our department?

• Acute care setting with a community feel
• Positive culture focus
• Supportive leadership team with staying power
• Nursing order sets offering autonomy in your practice
• Flexible scheduling
• Excellent benefits
• Great balance of RN experience within the department
• Every third weekend requirement (not every other)
• Clinical ladder advancement potential, encouragement, and support
• A dedicated educator specific to the department
• Continued training available
• The ability to make a real difference in the community
• You are given a voice that is heard within the department and can affect change

Covenant Health Mission Statement

We are a Catholic health ministry, providing healing and care for the whole person, in service to all in our communities.

Our Core Values:

• Compassion We show respect, caring and sensitivity towards all, honoring the dignity of each person, especially the poor, vulnerable and suffering.
• Integrity We promote justice and ethical behavior, and responsibly steward our human, financial and environmental resources.
• Collaboration We work in partnership, dialogue and shared purpose to create healthy communities.
• Excellence We deliver all services with the highest level of quality, while seeking creative innovation.

Applicants, employees and former employees are protected from employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, and genetic information (including family medical history).

Comp Range:

$33.43 - $46.04

Rate of pay displayed reflects the beginning of the pay scale. At the time of an offer, determination of your offer will reflect your skills and experience as it relates to the position.