RN Clinical Nurse II - Behavioral Health Emergency Department
About the role
Join our dynamic Emergency Department team and make a meaningful impact in the lives of patients experiencing behavioral health crises and medical emergencies. As a Registered Nurse in Zone 4, you will provide compassionate, evidence-based care in a specialized behavioral health holding area designed to support patient safety, dignity, and recovery.
Responsibilities
- Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care for patients with behavioral health and medical needs.
- Provide compassionate care to patients experiencing behavioral health crises while ensuring a safe environment.
- Monitor patient conditions and respond appropriately to changes in clinical status.
- Collaborate with physicians, behavioral health specialists, social workers, and interdisciplinary team members.
- Utilize critical thinking and clinical judgment in a fast-paced emergency care setting.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation in accordance with organizational standards.
- Advocate for patient safety, dignity, and quality outcomes.
About Zone 4
About Zone 4: Zone 4 is an 8-bed, non-designated holding area located within the Emergency Department. The unit features private rooms dedicated to behavioral health patients and is designed to provide a safe, therapeutic environment for individuals experiencing behavioral health emergencies. Nurses benefit from a 1:5 nurse-to-patient ratio, allowing for focused, patient-centered care and strong interdisciplinary collaboration.
Why Join Our Team?
- Specialized behavioral health nursing experience within the Emergency Department.
- Supportive nurse-to-patient ratios.
- Collaborative interdisciplinary team.
- Opportunity to care for diverse patient populations.
- Fast-paced environment with meaningful impact on patient outcomes.
Summary
Provides competent clinical nursing care consistent with professional standards. Reporting and accountable to the Nurse Manager/Director, the Clinical Nurse is responsible for coordinating and delivering patient care utilizing the nursing process in a hospital setting.