Registered Nurse (RN) - Behavioral Health Emergency Department, Per Diem

Dartmouth-Hitchcock; Lebanon (NH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare seeks a dedicated Clinical Nurse for its Behavioral Health Emergency Department. This role emphasizes providing compassionate, evidence-based nursing care to high-risk mental health patients during critical psychiatric events. The ideal candidate will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, utilizing critical thinking and emotional intelligence to ensure optimal patient outcomes. Join a supportive environment that values professional growth and patient advocacy, making a real difference in the lives of those in need.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited Nursing Program is required.
• BSN preferred for better career advancement.

Responsibilities

• Deliver evidence-based care and monitor patient outcomes.
• Manage interpersonal relationships and mentor colleagues.
• Communicate effectively to implement change.

Skills

Critical Care Psychiatric Nursing

Empathy

Compassionate Care

Emotional Intelligence

Critical Thinking

Patient Advocacy

Education

Graduation from an accredited Nursing Program

Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing (BSN)

Job description

Overview

Our Behavioral Health Emergency Department unit consists of 6 beds supporting high-risk mental health patients during critical psychiatric events. Our care team’s priority is to provide therapeutic nursing care in a safe and controlled environment to stabilize their illness while developing a healthy care plan. As the primary nurse, you will collaborate with our crisis team, psychiatric and emergency physicians/nurses, care managers, and security staff. An effective candidate will have a passion for critical care psychiatric nursing, empathy, a compassionate approach, high emotional intelligence, and diligence in providing one-on-one support for patient needs.

Responsibilities

The Clinical Nurse is an engaged and credentialed member of the Professional Nursing Organization responsible for autonomous practice guided by the profession's core tenets: practitioner, leader/decision maker, scientist, and transferor. The Clinical Nurse utilizes the nursing process to deliver evidence-based care, continuously monitor, and evaluate practice to ensure safe patient outcomes aligned with the best interests of the populations served.

1. Practitioner
2. Assess, diagnose, identify outcomes, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized care plans using the nursing process.
3. Use critical thinking to anticipate and recognize changes in patient status, taking appropriate action or escalating as necessary.
4. Practice according to the ANA Code of Ethics, advocating for patient autonomy, informed consent, and supporting self-determination for patients and families.
5. Seek feedback actively and strive to improve performance.
6. Participate in practice governance.

1. Leader/Decision Maker
2. Manage interpersonal relationships effectively.
3. Mentor colleagues to advance nursing practice and the profession.
4. Hold responsibility and accountability for patient care, delegating appropriately in accordance with laws and policies.
5. Organize and prioritize tasks to optimize patient outcomes.

1. Scientist
2. Stay current with evidence-based standards and incorporate them into practice.
3. Model a culture of inquiry, contributing to research, quality improvement, and evidence-based practice initiatives.

1. Transferor
2. Communicate effectively across various formats and settings.
3. Partner with others to implement change and achieve positive outcomes through knowledge exchange.
4. Precept students, nurse externs, residents, and team members.
5. Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited Nursing Program required.
• Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

Required Licensure/Certifications

• Licensed Registered Nurse with NH eligibility.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required upon hire.
• ACLS certification required within 6 months of hire.
• PALS certification required within 6 months of hire.