Behavioral Emergency Department Registered Nurse
Covenant Health
Behavioral Emergency Department Registered Nurse
Covenant Health
Catholic health system with elder care
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:
$33.43 - $46.04Rate 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.
Catholic health system with elder care
Covenant Health is a Catholic health care system that sponsors hospitals, nursing homes, assisted living residences, and other health and elder services across New England, providing a continuum of care. It supports partnering health and elder care organizations by offering services such as strategic planning and positioning, governance, management and operational assistance, financial services, and mission and educational enhancement to help organizations deliver values-driven care. The difference from competitors lies in its Catholic mission alignment, breadth of services, and the ability to partner across the full spectrum of care—from hospitals to elder services—with experienced professionals guiding implementation and mission focus. Its goal is to improve the health of individuals and communities by delivering high-quality, values-driven care through collaborative programs and services.
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