Charge Nurse- Psych ED

Summary

In this RN Behavioral Health Charge Nurse role at Northwest Hospital, you’ll step into a day-shift leadership position that offers:

• Serve as Charge Nurse RN during assigned night shifts
• Career advancement potential within inpatient behavioral health
• Cross-training across psychiatric and emergency settings
• Competitive pay + sign-on bonus (up to $10k)
• Purpose-driven work caring for patients during critical moments of mental health crisis

Department and Units

• Behavioral Health Unit (BHU) – 23-bed adult inpatient psychiatric unit
• 4A Unit – 12-bed adult behavioral health unit
• Emergency Department Psychiatric Pods (North Pod and West Pod)

• Two 6-bed units serving adults, adolescents, and children in acute psychiatric crisis
• Nursing staff are cross-trained across all areas

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Serve as Charge Nurse RN during assigned night shifts
• Cook up staffing, patient flow, and unit operations
• Perform comprehensive psychiatric nursing assessments
• Maintain a safe, therapeutic, and structured care environment
• Collaborate with physicians, behavioral health providers, and care teams

Required Qualifications

• Active Maryland Registered Nurse (RN) License
• Associate’s Degree in Nursing or equivalent formal education
• 1–3 years of RN experience (behavioral health or inpatient experience preferred)
• 2+ years of experience in a clinical specialty
• American Heart Association BLS Certification
• Behavioral Health nursing certification required within 3–5 years of hire
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills

Other Benefits

• Medical – Dental – Wellness – Retirement plan benefits
• Leadership opportunity within inpatient behavioral health
• Cross-training across psychiatric and emergency settings
• Supportive team environment with professional growth opportunities

Apply Now

Advance your nursing career as a Behavioral Health Charge Nurse RN at Northwest Hospital in Randallstown, Maryland.

Additional Information

Who We Are:LifeBridge Health is a dynamic, purpose-driven health system redefining care delivery across the mid-Atlantic and beyond, anchored by our mission to “improve the health of people in the communities we serve.”

Join us to advance health access, elevate patient experiences, and contribute to a system that values bold ideas and community-centered care.

What We Offer:

• Impact: Join a team that values innovation and outcomes, delivering life-saving care to our youngest and most vulnerable patients.
• Growth: Opportunities for professional development, including tuition reimbursement and developing foundational skills for neonatal critical care leadership and advanced certification.
• Support: A culture of collaboration with resources like unit-based practice councils and advanced clinical education support — improving both workflow efficiency and patient outcomes and allowing you to work at the top of your license.
• Benefits: Competitive compensation (additional compensation such as overtime, shift differentials, premium pay, and bonuses may apply depending on job), comprehensive health plans, free parking, and wellness programs.

Why LifeBridge Health?

• With over 14,000 employees, 130 care locations, and two million annual patient encounters, we combine strategic growth, innovation, and deep community commitment to deliver exceptional care anchored by five leading centers in the Baltimore region: Sinai Hospital of Baltimore, Grace Medical Center, Northwest Hospital, Carroll Hospital, and Levindale Hebrew Geriatric Center and Hospital.
• Our organization thrives on a culture of CARE BRAVELY—where compassion, courage, and urgency drive every decision, empowering teams to shape the future of healthcare.