RN - Brook Lane - Inpatient - Part Time - Nightshift

Overview

Job Category
:
Nursing

Requisition Number
: RNBRO
013897

Location information and application details are listed below. Apply through the standard process.

• Posted:
  January 23, 2026
• Part-Time
• On-site

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BL Main Campus, Brook Lane Main Campus, 13121 Brook Lane, Hagerstown, MD 21742, USA

• Pay or shift range: $34.75 USD to $53.50 USD
• The posted range is the budgeted amount for this position. The actual rate of pay will be determined based on several factors, including your relevant experience, education, skills, internal equity, and alignment with Meritus Health’s compensation practices.

RN - Brook Lane - Inpatient - 7p-730a
Part Time - 48 hrs biweekly. Additional $1.00/hr for Premium Differential.

As an Inpatient Behavioral Health Nurse
, you play a vital role in providing compassionate, patient-centered care to individuals experiencing acute mental health crises. You will work in a fast-paced, structured environment within a mental health hospital, collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to support patients through stabilization and recovery. This role requires strong clinical skills, emotional resilience, and a commitment to patient advocacy.

What to Expect in This Role

Daily Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care, including medication administration, monitoring for side effects, and assessing changes in patient behavior.
• Conduct patient assessments to evaluate mental, emotional, and physical health needs.
• Work closely with psychiatrists, social workers, and therapists to develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
• Support de-escalation efforts, utilizing therapeutic communication and crisis intervention techniques.
• Educate patients and families about mental health conditions, coping strategies, and discharge planning.
• Document all patient interactions, interventions, and progress in electronic health records.
• Participate in shift hand-offs and team meetings to ensure continuity of care.
• Operate in a high-acuity, structured setting where teamwork is essential to patient and staff safety.
• Patients may experience severe psychiatric symptoms, including agitation, aggression, psychosis, or suicidal ideation.
• Regular use of nonviolent crisis intervention techniques to manage escalations.
• Shifts may include days, nights, weekends, and holidays based on patient needs.
• Multidisciplinary team approach, with emphasis on communication and collaboration.
• Security team on staff and rounds on units 24/7.
• Emotional intensity requires strong emotional regulation and self-care.
• Physical demands include assisting patients in distress, which may require standing and walking.
• Complex cases with co-occurring disorders, medication noncompliance, and social barriers can present treatment challenges.
• Safety concerns: rare instances of aggressive behavior require quick thinking and adherence to hospital safety protocols.

Why This Role Matters

Your work as an Inpatient Behavioral Health Nurse has a profound impact on patients' lives. You will provide hope, support, and stability during some of their most vulnerable moments. If you are compassionate, resilient, and committed to mental health advocacy, this role offers a rewarding opportunity to make a difference every day.

• Education - ASN required. BSN Preferred.
• Experience - Minimum of one year of experience in a hospital setting required.
• Licensure/Certification - RN license to practice in the state of Maryland.
• Knowledge/Skills/Abilities - Ability to apply the standards of professional nursing practice with compassion and empathy. Basic computer skills required. Strong organizational and communication skills.

We are committed to supporting the well-being and professional development of our team members through a comprehensive benefits package, which includes:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance — Coverage begins on the first of the month following your hire date.
• Life Insurance & Disability Coverage — Includes company-paid life insurance, as well as short- and long-term disability benefits.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) — Generous PTO program to support work-life balance.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan — Robust company match.
• Education Assistance & Tuition Reimbursement — Support for continued learning and career growth.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA) — Pre-tax savings options for eligible expenses.
• Shift Differential Pay

Equal Opportunity Employer

This employer is an equal opportunity employer. This description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. EEO statements apply as required by law.