Behavioral Health Emergency Department Registered Nurse

Frisbie Memorial Hospital; Rochester (NH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Frisbie Memorial Hospital seeks a skilled Registered Nurse for the ED Behavioral Health Psych Observation unit. You will perform comprehensive assessments and provide direct patient care for adults in psychiatric or behavioral health crises.

You will monitor patient status, administer medications, and ensure safety in a secure observation setting while collaborating with physicians, social workers, and the care team. This role offers growth in a compassionate hospital culture.

Qualifications

• Licensed RN in good standing is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive assessments for adults in psychiatric or behavioral health crises.
• Provide direct patient care in the ED Behavioral Health Psych Observation unit.
• Administer medications as prescribed and monitor effects.
• Ensure patient safety in a secure observation setting.
• Monitor patient status and collaborate with physicians, social workers, and the care team.
• Provide crisis intervention and de-escalation as needed.
• Participate in ongoing training and contribute to a compassionate, patient‑centered care culture.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Patient assessment

Medication administration

Collaboration with care team

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) license

Job description

Frisbie Memorial Hospital seeks a skilled Registered Nurse for our ED Behavioral Health Psych Observation unit. In this role, you will provide comprehensive assessments, direct patient care, and crisis intervention for adults experiencing psychiatric or behavioral health emergencies. You will monitor patient status, administer medications, ensure safety in a secure observation setting, and collaborate closely with physicians, social workers, and other team members. This position offers exposure to diverse cases, ongoing training, and opportunities for growth within a compassionate, patient-centered hospital culture.