What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse - Behavioral Emergency Response & Acute Psychiatric Care position at Cherry Hill Free Clinic?
Registered Nurse – Behavioral Emergency Response Team (BERT) & Psychiatric Acute Care
Provide patient-centered psychiatric and behavioral health nursing care in emergency and acute settings.
Provide patient-centered psychiatric and behavioral health nursing care in emergency and acute settings.
- Perform rapid behavioral assessments and identify crisis needs.
- Lead crisis intervention and de-escalation to maintain safety.
- Administer medications according to clinical protocols and monitor patient response.
- Coordinate care with psychiatrists, social workers, and multidisciplinary teams.
- Develop and implement safety plans with patients and families.
- Support patients and caregivers through acute behavioral health concerns.
- Maintain accurate documentation and contribute to evidence-based practice.
- Participate in continuous quality improvement initiatives.