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.
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
We are a Catholic health ministry, providing healing and care for the whole person, in service to all in our communities.
We show respect, caring and sensitivity towards all, honoring the dignity of each person, especially the poor, vulnerable and suffering.
We promote justice and ethical behavior, and responsibly steward our human, financial and environmental resources.
We work in partnership, dialogue and shared purpose to create healthy communities.
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).
$33.43 - $46.04
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.
Covenant Health is a Catholic health care system sponsoring hospitals, nursing homes, assisted living residences and other health and elder services throughout New England. We are committed to the health of the individuals and communities we serve, and strive to offer a continuum of high quality care.
Partnering Opportunities for Health and Elder Care Organizations:
Covenant Health offers partnering organizations access to a wide array of successful programs and services provided by experienced professionals who understand the complexities of delivering values-driven care in an increasingly demanding environment. Among the range of services that Covenant Health provides are:
-Strategic Planning and Positioning
-Governance
-Management and Operational Assistance
-Financial Services
-Mission and Educational Enhancement
