About this role
The Registered Nurse, Behavioral Health Emergency Services is responsible for the delivery of patient care for assigned patients on a specific shift worked. This role coordinates the nursing plan of care as well as carrying out physician orders and nursing standards of care using the nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation of patient care outcomes. This role also directs and guides other members of the patient care team while maintaining standards of professional nursing. Registered Nurse, Behavioral Health Emergency Services uses therapeutic communication and skills to manage behavioral health care in the emergency room setting.