Behavioral Health Emergency Department Registered Nurse

Mental Health Association of Rochester; Rochester (NH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Mental Health Association of Rochester is seeking a Registered Nurse for the ED Behavioral Health Psych Observation unit to assess and care for adults in psychiatric emergencies.

You will provide direct patient care, crisis intervention, monitor status, administer medications, ensure safety, and collaborate with physicians, social workers, and the interdisciplinary team. This role offers ongoing training and opportunities for professional growth in a compassionate setting.

Qualifications

• Current RN licensure.
• Strong assessment, crisis management, and communication abilities.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented setting.
• Commitment to patient-centered care and safety.

Responsibilities

• Conducting comprehensive assessments of adult patients experiencing psychiatric or behavioral health emergencies.
• Providing direct patient care and crisis intervention.
• Monitoring patient status and administering medications.
• Ensuring safety within a secure observation environment.
• Collaborating closely with physicians, social workers, and interdisciplinary team members.

Job description

Registered Nurse in the ED Behavioral Health Psych Observation unit.

Responsibilities Include

• Conducting comprehensive assessments of adult patients experiencing psychiatric or behavioral health emergencies.
• Providing direct patient care and crisis intervention.
• Monitoring patient status and administering medications.
• Ensuring safety within a secure observation environment.
• Collaborating closely with physicians, social workers, and interdisciplinary team members.

Qualifications And Skills

• Current RN licensure.
• Strong assessment, crisis management, and communication abilities.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented setting.
• Commitment to patient-centered care and safety.

This role offers exposure to diverse cases, ongoing training, and opportunities for professional growth within a compassionate healthcare environment.