What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse- Psych ED position at LifeBridge Health?
Summary
Make a meaningful difference on every shift as a Behavioral Health Registered Nurse, delivering compassionate, high-acuity psychiatric care to adults and patients in crisis across inpatient and emergency settings while gaining valuable cross-training and clinical growth.
Why This Role Matters
- Direct impact on patients experiencing acute mental health and behavioral crises
- Combination of inpatient psychiatric care and emergency psychiatric stabilization
- Cross-training across multiple units for skill expansion and variety
- Supportive, team-based environment with strong interdisciplinary collaboration
- Competitive night-shift pay with part-time flexibility
Unit & Patient Population
- Behavioral Health Unit (BHU): 23-bed adult inpatient psychiatric unit
- 4A Unit: 12-bed adult inpatient psychiatric unit
- Emergency Department Psychiatric Pods:
- North Pod (6 beds)
- West Pod (6 beds)
- Patient populations include adults, adolescents, and children in acute psychiatric crisis
- Conditions treated include depression, schizophrenia, mood disorders, and substance use disorders
Key Responsibilities
- Provide safe, age-appropriate, evidence-based nursing care to psychiatric patients
- Perform ongoing mental status and safety assessments
- Administer medications and monitor patient responses
- Collaborate with physicians, behavioral health providers, and social services
- Serve as a clinical resource and advocate for patients and families
- Float and cross-train across inpatient and emergency psychiatric areas as needed
Required Qualifications
- Associate’s Degree in Nursing (ADN) or equivalent
- RN Diploma with relevant experience accepted
- Active Maryland Registered Nurse (RN) license
- American Heart Association CPR Certification
- Working knowledge of psychiatric nursing theory and practice
- Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills
Preferred Experience
- Behavioral Health or Psychiatric Nursing
- Emergency Department or Crisis Stabilization
- Acute Care or Critical Care nursing
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Additional Information
Who We Are:LifeBridge Health is a dynamic, purpose-driven health system redefining care delivery across the mid-Atlantic and beyond, anchored by our mission to “improve the health of people in the communities we serve.” Join us to advance health access, elevate patient experiences, and contribute to a system that values bold ideas and community-centered care.
What We Offer:
Impact: Join a team that values innovation and outcomes, delivering life-saving care to our youngest and most vulnerable patients.
Growth: Opportunities for professional development, including tuition reimbursement and developing foundational skills for neonatal critical care leadership and advanced certification.
Support: A culture of collaboration with resources like unit-based practice councils and advanced clinical education support — improving both workflow efficiency and patient outcomes and allowing you to work at the top of your license.
Benefits: Competitive compensation (additional compensation such as overtime, shift differentials, premium pay, and bonuses may apply depending on job), comprehensive health plans, free parking, and wellness programs.
Why LifeBridge Health?
With over 14,000 employees, 130 care locations, and two million annual patient encounters, we combine strategic growth, innovation, and deep community commitment to deliver exceptional care anchored by five leading centers in the Baltimore region: Sinai Hospital of Baltimore, Grace Medical Center, Northwest Hospital, Carroll Hospital, and Levindale Hebrew Geriatric Center and Hospital.
Our organization thrives on a culture of CARE BRAVELY—where compassion, courage, and urgency drive every decision, empowering teams to shape the future of healthcare.
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.