Registered Nurse Inpatient Psych

Summary

Job Overview Inpatient Psychiatric RN (Adult Behavioral Health)

Sinai Hospital is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) with inpatient psychiatric or behavioral health experience to join our adult short-stay psychiatric stabilization unit in Baltimore, MD.

As an Inpatient Psychiatric RN , you will provide safe, therapeutic, evidence-based nursing care to adult patients (18+) experiencing acute mental health crises. This role is ideal for nurses who thrive in collaborative environments, prioritize patient safety, and are passionate about behavioral health, crisis intervention, and psychiatric stabilization.

*This position is eligible for a $10,000 Sign On Bonus.*

Key Responsibilities Psychiatric Registered Nurse (RN)

• Deliver comprehensive psychiatric nursing care to adult patients in an acute inpatient setting
• Conduct mental health and suicide risk assessments
• Administer and monitor psychiatric medications
• Implement individualized treatment plans in collaboration with psychiatry and interdisciplinary teams
• Utilize de-escalation and crisis intervention techniques
• Educate patients and families on diagnoses, medications, and discharge plans
• Serve as a clinical resource and advocate for patients and families

Why Join LifeBridge Health?

Practice Psychiatric Nursing at the Top of Your License
Work on a high-impact adult stabilization unit where your clinical expertise supports rapid stabilization and safe discharge planning.

Collaborative Behavioral Health Team
Partner with psychiatrists, social workers, therapists, and care management in a team-based care model.

Career Growth in Mental Health Nursing
Clinical Career Ladder allows you to grow within a leading Maryland health system committed to professional development and internal mobility.

Competitive Compensation + Sign-On Bonus

• Up to $10,000 sign-on bonus
• Experience-based pay
• Night shift differential (where applicable)

Minimum Qualifications Registered Nurse (RN)

• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Diploma in Nursing
• Minimum 1 year of RN experience (inpatient psych or behavioral health preferred)
• Active Maryland Registered Nurse License
• American Heart Association (AHA) BLS Certification

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in inpatient psychiatric or behavioral health settings
• Crisis prevention and de-escalation training
• Experience with adult mental health populations

Additional Information

Who We Are:

LifeBridge Health is a dynamic, purpose-driven health system redefining care delivery across the mid-Atlantic and beyond, anchored by our mission to improve the health of people in the communities we serve. Join us to advance health access, elevate patient experiences, and contribute to a system that values bold ideas and community-centered care.

What We Offer:

Impact: Join a team that values innovation and outcomes, delivering life-saving care to our youngest and most vulnerable patients.

Growth : Opportunities for professional development, including tuition reimbursement and developing foundational skills for neonatal critical care leadership and advanced certification.

Support: A culture of collaboration with resources like unit-based practice councils and advanced clinical education support improving both workflow efficiency and patient outcomes and allowing you to work at the top of your license.

Benefits : Competitive compensation (additional compensation such as overtime, shift differentials, premium pay, and bonuses may apply depending on job), comprehensive health plans, free parking, and wellness programs.

Why LifeBridge Health?

With over 14,000 employees, 130 care locations, and two million annual patient encounters, we combine strategic growth, innovation, and deep community commitment to deliver exceptional care anchored by five leading centers in the Baltimore region: Sinai Hospital of Baltimore, Grace Medical Center, Northwest Hospital, Carroll Hospital, and Levindale Hebrew Geriatric Center and Hospital.

Our organization thrives on a culture of CARE BRAVELYwhere compassion, courage, and urgency drive every decision, empowering teams to shape the future of healthcare.

LifeBridge Health complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex or sexual orientation and gender identity/expression. LifeBridge Health does not exclude people or treat them differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex or sexual orientation and gender identity/expression.