Registered Nurse, RN. ED. Behavioral Health, Nights

Dartmouth Health; Keene (NH); On-site; USD 82,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits on Day One

RN loan repayment up to $20,000

Tuition reimbursement up to $3,000 per

Earned time off

CEU/training programs

And more!

Job summary

Dartmouth Health is seeking a Behavioral Health Emergency Department RN at Cheshire Medical Center in Keene, NH. You will provide specialized nursing care for adults and adolescents in acute psychiatric crises, in a safe, structured ED setting.

Collaborate with crisis teams, psychiatry and ED staff to develop individualized care plans, apply de-escalation techniques, and uphold patient rights and dignity throughout care. Must have NH RN license and BLS; BSN preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• BSN preferred; minimum 2 years current nursing experience; behavioral health preferred.
• Current NH RN license and BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Deliver specialized care to high-risk psychiatric crises in a structured ED setting.
• Collaborate with crisis team, psychiatry and ED staff to develop individualized care plans.

Skills

Psychiatric nursing

De-escalation techniques

Crisis intervention

Therapeutic communication

Education

Nursing degree (BSN preferred)

NH RN license

BLS certification

Job description

May be Eligible for up to a $10,000 Sign-On Bonus

The Behavioral Health Emergency Department RN delivers specialized care to high-risk mental health patients experiencing acute psychiatric crises. Our team is dedicated to providing therapeutic nursing support in a safe, structured environment to help stabilize patients and develop effective, individualized care plans. In this role, you will collaborate closely with the crisis team, psychiatric and emergency providers, ED nursing staff, care managers, and security personnel.

The ideal candidate is passionate about psychiatric critical care nursing, skilled in building therapeutic relationships with both adult and adolescent patients, and knowledgeable in crisis prevention and intervention strategies. This nurse will confidently apply de-escalation and safety techniques to manage psychiatric emergencies independently, while consistently upholding each patient’s rights and dignity.

Graduate of an accredited nursing program.

BSN preferred. Minimum 2 years current nursing experience. Behavioral health experience preferred. BLS. Current NH RN License.

As the largest private employer in the state of New Hampshire, Dartmouth Health provides employees of Cheshire Medical Center with an impressive array of benefits.

Did you know we offer:

• Benefits Eligible on Day One

• We have RN loan repayment up to $20,000.

• We offer up to $3,000 in tuition reimbursement each year.

• We have a very popular “earned time” plan.

• We have extensive CEU/Training programs.

• And more!

Close to everything and something for everyone!

• No sales or state income tax in NH

• Keene is a vibrant college town

• A half-hour drive to Vermont and Massachusetts

• An easy two-hour drive to Boston

• Only four hours to Montreal, Canada

• You can easily catch the train from Brattleboro, VT to Penn Station, NYC

• An easy drive to the White Mountains of New Hampshire, the Green Mountains of Vermont, or the seacoast of Maine, New Hampshire, and the beaches of Massachusetts.

About Cheshire Medical Center in Keene, NH

Cheshire Medical Center, a member of the world-class Dartmouth Health system, advances the health and wellness of the communities throughout the Monadnock Region through a combination of outstanding care and exceptional service. On our Keene campus, our team delivers an impressive range of clinical services that reflect the needs of the individuals and communities we serve. Being part of the Dartmouth Health family enables us to provide services that far exceed those of a typical rural hospital, including extensive programs in primary care, cancer care, cardiology, orthopedics, and public health.

• Area of Interest:Nursing;

• Pay Range:$39.29 - $55.34;

• Work Status:7p-7a, variable nights, rotating weekends and holidays.;

• Employment Type:Full-time 36 hours/week;

• Job ID:16752

Dartmouth Health offers a total compensation package that includes a comprehensive selection of benefits. Our Core Benefits include medical, dental, vision and life insurance, short and long term disability, paid time off, and retirement plans.

Dartmouth Health is an Equal Opportunity and Affimative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy-related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Dartmouth Health provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and to applicants and employees with sincerely held religious beliefs in accordance with applicable law. Applicants who require an accommodation during the application or interview process may [e-mail] assistance.

Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center and Dartmouth Hitchcock Clinics comply with applicable Federal civil rights laws and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex. We do not exclude or treat people differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex.