Registered Nurse – Behavioral Health Services (BHS)

Position Overview

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) to join a Behavioral Health Services team within a community-based hospital setting. This role is ideal for an RN who is passionate about supporting individuals experiencing mental health and/or substance use challenges in a close-knit, patient-centered environment.

The RN will play a key role in delivering high-quality care, supporting crisis stabilization, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to promote patient safety, recovery, and overall well-being.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to patients with behavioral health and/or substance use disorders
• Conduct comprehensive assessments, including mental status exams and risk evaluations
• Administer medications and monitor therapeutic responses, including psychotropic medications
• Develop and implement individualized care plans in collaboration with providers and care teams
• Monitor patient behavior and provide timely interventions, including de-escalation techniques
• Maintain a safe, supportive, and therapeutic environment for patients and staff
• Accurately document patient care and progress in EMR systems
• Collaborate closely with physicians, therapists, case managers, and other clinical staff
• Educate patients and families on treatment plans, medications, and coping strategies
• Ensure compliance with hospital policies, state regulations, and patient safety standards

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license (New Hampshire or compact state)
• Minimum 1+ years of nursing experience (behavioral health or psychiatric experience preferred)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
• Strong clinical assessment skills and ability to respond effectively in crisis situations
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in inpatient behavioral health, psychiatric units, or emergency department settings
• Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) or similar de-escalation training
• Familiarity with EMR systems (Epic, Cerner, or similar)
• BSN preferred

Key Skills & Competencies

• Crisis management and de-escalation
• Strong clinical judgment and critical thinking
• Compassionate, patient-centered care approach
• Effective communication and teamwork
• Adaptability in a dynamic clinical environment

Work Environment

• Community-based behavioral health setting
• Close collaboration with interdisciplinary teams
• Exposure to varying levels of patient acuity
• Shift-based schedule, including nights and weekends

Why This Opportunity

• Meaningful work in a community-focused healthcare environment
• Strong team culture with a collaborative approach to patient care
• Opportunity to make a direct impact on patient outcomes
• Supportive leadership and opportunities for professional growth