Registered Nurse (RN) Behavioral Health

MedStar Health’s Washington Hospital Center; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Washington, D.C. is looking for a Clinical Nurse to provide skilled care to patients in a supportive environment. This role involves assessing patient conditions, developing care plans, and collaborating with nursing teams to ensure high-quality care. With competitive salary and benefits, it's an opportunity for professional growth in a respected institution.

Benefits

Generous benefits plans

Free parking

Tuition assistance

Relocation assistance up to $5000

Qualifications

• 1 year of RN experience required; preferred psychiatric RN experience.
• Active MD RN license or Compact State RN required.
• Basic Life Support for Healthcare providers required.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate care across a spectrum of needs.
• Assess patient conditions and develop appropriate care plans.
• Coordinate interventions through collaboration with nursing team.

Skills

Compassionate Care

Patient Assessment

Collaboration

Education

ADN, BSN, MSN, or CNL from an accredited School of Nursing

Job description

General Summary of Position

MedStar Health Nursing Benefits

Generousbenefit plans which start the 1stof the month following start date
Free parking for associates at all 4 Baltimore hospitals
System-wide Nursing referral bonus program - up to $6000 per RN and $4000 LPNreferral
Increased charge, preceptor pay and tuition assistance
Relocation assistance up to $5000 if you live 50 miles away from your location

Adult Inpatient Psychiatric Unit Summary

36-bed acute adult inpatient psychiatry beds spread across two units of 24and 12 beds, respectively
Evidenced-based mental health treatment
Hospital-based Protection Services (Security) Department
Experienced leadership
Opportunity to be engaged with change management
High Reliability Organization with a Just Culture/Culture of Safety
Supportive environment

Available Roles:

Full-time Days
Full-time Nights

Schedule:

Three 12-hour shifts & every 3rd weekend

Psychiatric Emergency Department Crisis Unit Summary

Ability to take up to 10-patients, including adult, adolescent, andpediatric patients
Provide therapeutic milieu and treatment until patients are appropriatelydispositioned
Experienced leadership
Opportunity to be engaged with change management
Just Culture/Culture of Safety
Supportive environment

Available Roles:

Part-time Nights

Schedule:

Two 12-hour shifts and every 3rd weekend

Key Responsibilities

As a Clinical Nurse, you will provide skilled, compassionate care to patients and families across a spectrum of needs—from routine to highly complex. You will assess evolving patient conditions, identify actual and potential health concerns, and develop appropriate care plans. Interventions may be delivered directly or coordinated through collaboration with other members of the nursing team

What We Offer

• Culture- Collaborative, inclusive, diverse, and supportive work environment.
• Career growth- Career mentoring to help you pursue your passions and gain skills to enhance your value.
• Wellbeing- Competitive salary and Total Rewards benefits to help keep you happy and healthy.
• Reputation- Regional & National recognition, advanced technology, and leading medical innovations.

Qualifications

• ADN, BSN, MSN, or CNL from an accredited School of Nursing required.
• 1year of RN experience required; at least 1+ year of inpatient psychiatricRN and/or Psych ED experience strongly preferred.
• Active MD RN License or Active Compact State RN and Basic Life Support for Healthcare providers required.

This position has a hiring range of $37.1000 - $56.9100