Behavioral Health Emergency Department Registered Nurse

Massachusetts Health & Hospital Association; Rochester (NH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Massachusetts Health & Hospital Association in Rochester, NH is seeking a Registered Nurse for the ED Behavioral Health Psych Observation unit. You will conduct comprehensive assessments, provide direct patient care, monitor status, administer medications, and ensure safety in a secure observation setting.

You will perform crisis interventions as needed and collaborate with physicians, social workers, and the care team to deliver patient-centered care and support ongoing professional growth

Qualifications

• Current RN licensure and relevant clinical experience.
• Strong assessment, crisis intervention, and patient safety skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Willingness to engage in ongoing training and professional growth.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments and provide direct patient care for adults with psychiatric or behavioral health emergencies.
• Monitor patient status, administer medications, and ensure safety within a secure observation setting.
• Perform crisis intervention as needed and collaborate closely with physicians, social workers, and team members.
• Contribute to a compassionate, patient-centered hospital environment.

Skills

RN licensure

Crisis intervention

Patient safety

Team collaboration

Ongoing training

Job description

Role: Registered Nurse in the ED Behavioral Health Psych Observation unit.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments and provide direct patient care for adults with psychiatric or behavioral health emergencies.
• Monitor patient status, administer medications, and ensure safety within a secure observation setting.
• Perform crisis intervention as needed and collaborate closely with physicians, social workers, and team members.
• Contribute to a compassionate, patient-centered hospital environment.

Qualifications & Skills

• Current RN licensure and relevant clinical experience.
• Strong assessment, crisis intervention, and patient safety skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Willingness to engage in ongoing training and professional growth.