Behavioral Emergency Department Registered Nurse

Job Summary:

Behavioral Emergency Department RN

Job Description: The Acute Care Behavioral health RN in the ED is responsible for providing direct and indirect care to patients in a behavioral emergency setting, delegating tasks to other care team members as needed, and providing safe, effective, and compassionate care to our patients. You will assess, prioritize, and triage patients according to set guidelines, continuously monitor your patients while interpreting changes in patient condition and working collaboratively with providers to implement life saving procedures.  Patients and families will look to you for education and knowledge on improved health outcomes.

Job Requirements:

Current RN Maine RN License required

Desire to work in acute care behavioral setting

BLS, ACLS, training completion a plus but will be provided upon hire

Collaborative positive team focus

Why choose our department?

Acute care setting with a community feel

Positive culture focus

Supportive leadership team with staying power

Nursing order sets offering autonomy in your practice

Flexible scheduling

Excellent benefits

Great balance of RN experience within the department

Every third weekend requirement (not every other)

Clinical ladder advancement potential, encouragement, and support

A dedicated educator specific to the department

Continued training available

The ability to make a real difference in the community

You are given a voice that is heard within the department and can affect change

Covenant Health Mission Statement

We are a Catholic health ministry, providing healing and care for the whole person, in service to all in our communities.

Our Core Values:

•Compassion

We show respect, caring and sensitivity towards all, honoring the dignity of each person, especially the poor, vulnerable and suffering.

•Integrity

We promote justice and ethical behavior, and responsibly steward our human, financial and environmental resources.

•Collaboration

We work in partnership, dialogue and shared purpose to create healthy communities.

•Excellence

We deliver all services with the highest level of quality, while seeking creative innovation.

Applicants, employees and former employees are protected from employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, and genetic information (including family medical history).

Comp Range:

Rate of pay displayed reflects the beginning of the pay scale.  At the time of an offer, determination of your offer will reflect your skills and experience as it relates to the position.