RN - Behavioral Health - Full Time - Nightshift
72 hrs. Biweekly, 630pm - 7am
Up to $30,000 Sign on Bonus!
Meritus is now hiring for a dedicated and patient-centered Registered Nurse to join our Behavioral Health Unit, where you will play a vital role supporting patients on their journey toward stabilization, healing, and recovery.
If you are passionate about mental health, thrive in a supportive team environment, and are committed to delivering exceptional, holistic patient care, we want to meet you.
Why Join Meritus?
A supportive, collaborative behavioral health team
Opportunities for professional development and specialty training
Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits
A mission-driven environment focused on patient dignity and compassionate care
Key Responsibilities:
Patient Care & Assessment
Provide safe, evidence-based nursing care to patients experiencing acute or chronic behavioral health conditions.
Perform ongoing assessments, monitor patient responses, and update care plans accordingly.
Administer medications and treatments accurately while maintaining patient safety.
Therapeutic Support
Participate in therapeutic milieu management and de-escalation interventions.
Build trusting, therapeutic relationships with patients and families.
Facilitate a supportive environment that promotes emotional and psychological stabilization.
Collaboration & Communication
Work closely with psychiatrists, therapists, case managers, and the interdisciplinary team to coordinate care.
Communicate effectively with patients, families, and team members, ensuring clear understanding and continuity of care.
Document assessments, interventions, and teaching in accordance with regulatory and organizational standards.
Requirements
Caring for Our Team
We offer a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees' well-being and professional growth. Benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance available starting the 1st of the month following date of hire, along with life insurance, & short and long-term disability coverage. Paid Time Off begins accruing from day one, and we also provide a 401k plan, an education assistance program, and an employee assistance program. Additionally, employees working evening, night, or weekend shifts may be eligible for a shift differential, adding even more value to your role.
Happy to Help
At Meritus, we believe in a collaborative and caring work environment. Interactions are an opportunity to learn, listen and to be there for one another. Therefore, we provide warm welcomes, hospitality-driven closures, and are always Happy to Help.
Meritus Health, Western Maryland’s largest healthcare provider, is located at the crossroads of Western Maryland, Southern Pennsylvania and the Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia. With over 3,000 employees, 500 medical staff members and 250 volunteers, Meritus Health serves over 200,000 residents of the tristate region. Meritus Medical Center has 327 beds and Meritus Medical group has over 160 providers.
