Crisis Response Nurse - Behavioral Health

Trinity Health; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life Insurance

403B

PTO

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Pittsburgh Mercy is seeking a Crisis Nurse to support Walk-In Crisis Unit, Central Recovery Center (CRC), and Adult Diversion and Stabilization (A-DAS). You will assess, plan, and implement nursing care to stabilize patients in crisis and coordinate care across programs.

The role requires a BSN and behavioral health experience or RN with experience, PA RN license, driver’s license, and pre‑employment clearances. Very active duties include triage, med administration, documentation, and education.

Qualifications

• BSN and 1 year paid behavioral health care experience, or RN with 2 years paid behavioral health care experience.
• Current RN License from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania required.
• Valid Driver’s License required.
• Pre-employment drug screening, Act 33/34/73 clearances

Responsibilities

• Completes medical triage and assessment
• Case Management
• Medication administration including long-acting injections
• Distinguish emergent/urgent needs from ongoing clinical work
• Medication Reconciliation with physicians and pharmacists
• Completes documentation in electronic medical records
• Scheduling and tracking consumer appointments
• Provides medication education

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Registered Nurse

PA RN license

Job description

Pittsburgh Mercy is seeking a Crisis Nurse to support Walk-In Crisis Unit, Central Recovery Center (CRC), and Adult Diversion and Stabilization (A-DAS). You will assess, plan, and implement nursing care to stabilize patients in crisis and coordinate care across programs.

The role requires a BSN and behavioral health experience or RN with experience, PA RN license, driver’s license, and pre‑employment clearances. Very active duties include triage, med administration, documentation, and education.