Behavioral Health RN
Asheville, NC
The Judge Group
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

TRAVEL RN - Behavioral Health Clinical Nurse Supervisor (ED Hold)

Shift: Nights (7:00 PM - 7:00 AM) | Travel Contract

Job Summary:
Provides behavioral health support for Emergency Department patients through crisis assessment, safety evaluations, care planning, and de-escalation interventions. Conducts behavioral health screenings, develops individualized behavioral management plans, responds to CODE BERT activations, and collaborates with providers, psychiatry, case management, security, and nursing teams to ensure safe, effective patient care and appropriate disposition planning.

Key Responsibilities:

Perform behavioral health triage, risk assessments, and safety screenings.
Develop and implement individualized behavioral management plans.
Respond to behavioral emergencies and lead de-escalation efforts.
Provide education and support to nursing staff on behavioral health management and trauma-informed care.
Monitor behavioral health patients, ensure safety protocols are followed, and reassess patient needs.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams on treatment planning, patient advocacy, and discharge coordination.
Complete medication reconciliation and maintain accurate documentation.
Participate in quality improvement initiatives and regulatory compliance activities.

Requirements:

Active RN license.
Behavioral Health, Psychiatric, Crisis Intervention, or Emergency Department experience preferred.
Strong assessment, communication, de-escalation, and interdisciplinary collaboration skills.
BLS required.