Behavioral Health RN - Emergency Department

Employment Type : Part time

Shift : 12 Hour Day Shift

Description : Position Purpose

At Saint Mary's Hospital's Emergency Department, the Behavioral Health Registered Nurse (RN) plays a vital role in delivering compassionate, trauma-informed care to patients experiencing acute psychiatric or behavioral health crises. This position blends emergency nursing with behavioral health expertise to support patients in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment.

What You Will Do

Engage in didactic learning sessions designed to enhance your understanding of Emergency Department (ED) nursing, with a focus on utilizing a state-of-the-art simulation lab.

Apply critical thinking skills to manage high-acuity and complex patients effectively.

Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to provide safe, patient-centered care for individuals experiencing behavioral health crises.

Pursue certification as a trauma nurse, with opportunities for professional growth in a Level 2 Trauma Center.

Minimum Qualifications

Required :

Associate's degree in Nursing from an accredited program

Valid RN license in Connecticut

Preferred :

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

The ideal candidate will have one or more years of experience in the Emergency Room. Preference is highly granted to those who have Behavioral Health in an inpatient or Emergency Room setting.

BLS / CPR certification (AHA or Red Cross)

ACLS and CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) certification (support available post-hire)

• Important Consideration

This role is not designed for new graduates or those seeking training in Behavioral Health nursing. Candidates must be able to function independently in the Behavioral Health section of the Emergency Room.

Position Highlights

Part-Time : 24 hrs / week - Day Shift - 7 : 00 am to 7 : 00 pm

Rotating weekends and holidays

Specialty pay available for experienced nurses with one or more years of RN experience

Ministry / Facility Information

Saint Mary's Hospital, a Catholic, not-for-profit community teaching hospital in Waterbury, CT, has served the community since 1909. Our Emergency Department is committed to providing high-quality, compassionate care to all patients, including those experiencing behavioral health crises. We foster a supportive environment where nurses are empowered to grow professionally and make a meaningful impact.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

EOE including disability / veteran