RN - Brook Lane - Behavioral Health

Meritus Medical Center Inc; Bowmans Mill (MD); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Life Insurance & Disability Coverage

Paid Time Off (PTO)

401(k) Retirement Plan

Education Assistance & Tuition Reimb.

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and H

Shift Differential Pay

Job summary

Meritus Medical Center Inc in Hagerstown, MD is seeking an Inpatient Behavioral Health RN for Brook Lane campus. The role provides compassionate, patient-centered care to adults experiencing acute mental health crises within a structured hospital setting.

You will work day or night shifts, 72 hours biweekly, with emphasis on crisis intervention, teamwork and evidence-based care. Strong clinical skills and emotional resilience are essential for success.

Qualifications

• ASN or higher required; BSN preferred.
• Minimum of one year hospital experience.
• Maryland RN license; multi-state compact considerations per MD Board requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care, including medication administration.
• Assess mental, emotional, and physical health needs.
• Collaborate with psychiatrists, social workers, and therapists on treatment plans.
• Use de-escalation and crisis intervention techniques.
• Document interctions and progress in electronic health records.
• Participate in shift hand-offs and team meetings.
• Support safety and patient advocacy in a high-acuity setting.

Skills

Nursing skills

Clinical assessment

Communication

Organization

EMR documentation

Education

ASN or higher

BSN preferred

Tools

EMR/EHR systems

Job description

Brook Lane Main Campus
13121 Brook Lane
Hagerstown, MD 21742, USA

• Pay or shift range: $35.50 USD to $58 USD
  The posted range is the budgeted amount for this position. The actual rate of pay will be determined based on several factors, including your relevant experience, education, skills, internal equity, and alignment with Meritus Health’s compensation practices.

Description

RN - Brook Lane - Behavioral Health
72 hrs. biweekly
Dayshift (7am-730pm) or Nightshift (7pm-730am)

As an inpatient Behavioral Health Nurse, you play a vital role in providing compassionate, patient-centered care to individuals experiencing acute mental health crises. You will work in a fast-paced, structured environment within a mental health hospital, collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to support patients through stabilization and recovery. This role requires strong clinical skills, emotional resilience, and a commitment to patient advocacy.

What to Expect in This Role

Daily Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care, including medication administration, monitoring for side effects, and assessing changes in patient behavior.
• Conduct patient assessments to evaluate mental, emotional, and physical health needs.
• Work closely with psychiatrists, social workers, and therapists to develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
• Support de-escalation efforts, utilizing therapeutic communication and crisis intervention techniques.
• Educate patients and families about mental health conditions, coping strategies, and discharge planning.
• Document all patient interactions, interventions, and progress in electronic health records.
• Participate in shift hand-offs and team meetings to ensure continuity of care.
• A high-acuity, structured setting, where teamwork is essential to maintaining patient and staff safety.
• Patients may experience severe psychiatric symptoms, including agitation, aggression psychosis, or suicidal ideation.
• Regular use of nonviolent crisis intervention techniques to manage escalations
• Shifts may include days, nights, weekends, and holidays based on patient needs.
• A multidisciplinary team approach, where communication and collaboration are key.
• Security team on staff and rounding on units 24/7.
• Emotional intensity—working with patients in crisis requires strong emotional regulation and self-care.
• Physical demands—assisting patients in distress may require standing, walking, and occasional interventions.
• Complex cases—co-occurring disorders, medication noncompliance, and social barriers can make treatment challenging.
• Safety concerns—while rare, aggressive behavior from patients may occur, requiring quick thinking and adherence to hospital safety protocols.

Why This Role Matters

Your work as an Inpatient Behavioral Health Nurse has a profound impact on patients' lives. You will provide hope, support, and stability during some of their most vulnerable moments. If you are compassionate, resilient, and committed to mental health advocacy, this role offers a rewarding opportunity to make a difference every day.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education - ASN or higher required. BSN or higher preferred.

Experience - Minimum of one year of experience in a hospital setting required.

Licensure/Certification - Current license to practice as Registered Nurse in the State of Maryland, or if resident of a state that participates in Nurse Multi-State Compact agreement, holds Registered Nurse License from that state that is designated as "Compact" or "Multi-State Privilege" using primary source verification and provides additional documentation as required by the Maryland Board of Nursing. RN License from a compact state with a designation of "Single State" does not meet the requirement and nurse must obtain a Maryland license.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities - Ability to apply the standards of professional nursing practice with compassion and empathy. Basic computer skills required. Must posses high level of organization and communication skills.

Caring for Our Team

We are committed to supporting the well-being and professional development of our team members through a comprehensive benefits package, which includes:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  Coverage begins on thefirst of the month following your hire date.
• Life Insurance & Disability Coverage
  Includescompany-paid life insurance, as well asshort- and long-term disabilitybenefits to provide peace of mind.
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
  Agenerous PTO programdesigned to help you recharge and maintain a healthy work-life balance.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
  Benefit from arobust company matchto support your long-term financial goals.
• Education Assistance & Tuition Reimbursement
  Support for yourcontinued learning and career growth.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
  Options tosave pre-tax dollarsfor eligible healthcare and dependent care expenses.
• Shift Differential Pay

Happy to Help

At Meritus, we believe in a collaborative and caring work environment. Interactions are an opportunity to learn, listen and to be there for one another. Therefore, we provide warm welcomes, hospitality-driven closures, and are always Happy to Help, and are always Happy to Help.

Qualifications

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Basic Life Support

Preferred

Advanced Cardiac Life Sup

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