Behavioral Intervention and Emergency Response Team RN
Core
Specialized behavioral health support across the hospital focusing on prevention, assessment, and management of behavioral crises.
Role type
Tiered-level Registered Nurse (Behavioral Intervention and Emergency Response)
Builds
Safe care environment, reduced workplace violence, supported caregivers
Domain
Healthcare / Behavioral Health / Acute Care
Required skills
Acute care nursing, Mental health nursing, Behavioral risk assessment, De-escalation, Care planning, Clinical consultation, Workplace violence prevention, Program metrics analysis
Preferred skills
RN-BC Mental Health certification, RN-BC Gerontology certification, Bachelor's degree in Nursing
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Conduct proactive patient rounding and behavioral risk assessments, Respond to behavioral emergencies and de-escalation events, Collaborate on individualized care plans, Support caregivers through coaching and debriefing, Contribute to program development and staff education, Collect and report on program outcomes
Seniority
Tier 1 (3+ years acute care, 3+ years recent mental health), Tier 2 (3+ years acute care, 2+ years recent mental health), Tier 3 (3+ years acute care, 1+ year recent mental health)