Registered Nurse- Behavioral Health
Lifebridge Health, Inc., Randallstown, MD, United States
Responsibilities
Behavioral Health and 4A provide general, acute care for inpatient adults who may be suffering from mental or behavioral health issues. The 4A unit has a capacity of 12 beds, while the BHU census capacity is 23 beds. Patients in these units may be depressed, schizophrenic, or struggle with substance abuse or a mood disorder. In addition to the BHU and 4A, staff may work in one of two 6-bed areas of the ER, referred to as North Pod and West Pod, which can house adults, adolescents, or children, in acute psychiatric crisis. The majority of nursing staff in this area cross-train to all three areas. Staff members in these areas must be positive and outgoing and must utilize strong organizational and leadership skills to assess patient status. As a member of the patient care team, the RN provides safe, age-appropriate patient care and functions as an advisor and resource for patients and their families.
Qualifications
Basic professional knowledge; equivalent to an Associate's degree (2 years college); working knowledge of theory and practice within a specialized field.
RN Diploma with relevant experience also accepted.
Maryland Registered Nurse License.
American Heart Association CPR Certification.
Benefits
Competitive compensation (additional compensation such as overtime, shift differentials, premium pay, and bonuses may apply depending on the job), comprehensive health plans, free parking, and wellness programs.
LifeBridge Health complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex or sexual orientation and gender identity/expression. LifeBridge Health does not exclude people or treat them differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex or sexual orientation and gender identity/expression.
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Behavioral Health and 4A provide general, acute care for inpatient adults who may be suffering from mental or behavioral health issues. The 4A unit has a capacity of 12 beds, while the BHU census capacity is 23 beds. Patients in these units may be depressed, schizophrenic, or struggle with substance abuse or a mood disorder. In addition to the BHU and 4A, staff may work in one of two 6-bed areas of the ER, referred to as North Pod and West Pod, which can house adults, adolescents, or children, in acute psychiatric crisis. The majority of nursing staff in this area cross-train to all three areas. Staff members in these areas must be positive and outgoing and must utilize strong organizational and leadership skills to assess patient status. As a member of the patient care team, the RN provides safe, age-appropriate patient care and functions as an advisor and resource for patients and their families.
Qualifications
Basic professional knowledge; equivalent to an Associate's degree (2 years college); working knowledge of theory and practice within a specialized field.
RN Diploma with relevant experience also accepted.
Maryland Registered Nurse License.
American Heart Association CPR Certification.
Benefits
Competitive compensation (additional compensation such as overtime, shift differentials, premium pay, and bonuses may apply depending on the job), comprehensive health plans, free parking, and wellness programs.
LifeBridge Health complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex or sexual orientation and gender identity/expression. LifeBridge Health does not exclude people or treat them differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex or sexual orientation and gender identity/expression.
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