RN - Behavioral Health - Part Time - Nightshift

**RN - Behavioral Health - Part Time - Nightshift** 48 hrs. Biweekly, 630pm - 7am _Up to $15,000 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** * ASN Required. BSN Preferred. * Minimum of one year experience as a Registered Nurse * Current Maryland RN license or eligible for * Current BLS **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.