Registered Nurse- Behavioral Health- Northwest Hospital

Behavioral Health and 4Aprovide general, acute care for inpatient adults who may be suffering from mental or behavioral health issues. The 4Aunit has a capacity of 12beds, while theBHUcensus capacity is 23 beds. Patients in these units maybedepressed,schizophrenic, orstrugglewith 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 crosstrainto 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.

JOB SUMMARY: As a member of the patient care team, the RNprovides safe, age-appropriate patient care and functions as an advisor and resource for patients and their families.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Basic professionalknowledge; equivalent to an Associate's degree (2 years college); workingknowledge of theory and practice within a specialized field.
• RN Diploma with relevant experience also accepted
• Maryland Registered Nurse License
• American Heart Association CPR Certification

Keywords:

RN
Registered Nurse
Nurse
ED
ER
Emergency
Critical Care