ER Behavioral Health RN — Crisis Care & De-escalation

UNC Health Care; Patton Park (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 62,000; Part time

Job summary

Pardee UNC Health Care in North Carolina is seeking a Behavioral Health Emergency Medicine RN to provide specialized care for patients in mental health crises within the emergency department. The role emphasizes compassionate, rapid assessment, de-escalation, and safe, patient-centered interventions.

The ideal candidate will have an active NC RN license (or compact), at least 2 years of general RN experience with 1 year in behavioral health, BLS, and a demonstrated ability to collaborate with a

Qualifications

• Current RN licensure in North Carolina or compact state.
• Two years of RN experience with at least 1 year in behavioral health.
• BLS certification required.
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Performs comprehensive assessments of patients with mental health issues in the ED.
• Delivers immediate, compassionate care during psychiatric crises to prevent harm.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary team on treatment plans and interventions.
• Documents interactions and treatments in the EHR accurately.
• Educates patients and families about mental health disorders and resources.
• Acts as an advocate for patients' emotional needs during emergency care.

Skills

Behavioral health nursing

Crisis de-escalation

Patient education

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

BSN

Tools

Electronic Health Records

Job description

Pardee UNC Health Care in North Carolina is seeking a Behavioral Health Emergency Medicine RN to provide specialized care for patients in mental health crises within the emergency department. The role emphasizes compassionate, rapid assessment, de-escalation, and safe, patient-centered interventions.

The ideal candidate will have an active NC RN license (or compact), at least 2 years of general RN experience with 1 year in behavioral health, BLS, and a demonstrated ability to collaborate with a