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Registered Nurse - Psychiatric/Mental Health (RN)

Saratoga Medical Center·Bethesda, Maryland

Full Time·On Site·2-5 yrs·Posted 1 month ago
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About the role

Provide specialized nursing care to patients with psychiatric and behavioral health needs, including assessment and medication administration. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for patient recovery.

Saratoga Medical is hiring a Registered Nurse - Psychiatric/Mental Health (RN) in Bethesda, MD. The compensation package includes competitive pay and flexible contract work opportunities.

Saratoga Medical is seeking a Psychiatric/Mental Health Registered Nurse (RN) to provide specialized nursing care to patients with mental health and behavioral health needs. The selected candidate will be responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care while collaborating with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to support patient wellness and recovery.

Required Qualifications

  • Undergraduate or graduate degree in Nursing appropriate to the specialty
  • Current unrestricted RN license in at least one U.S. state, territory, or commonwealth
  • Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
  • Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification if required
  • Minimum of one (1) year of Psychiatric/Mental Health nursing experience within the preceding three (3) years
  • Ability to meet all credentialing and compliance requirements

Responsibilities

  • Provide direct nursing care to patients with psychiatric and behavioral health conditions
  • Assess, monitor, and document patient mental and physical health status
  • Administer medications and treatments as prescribed
  • Participate in the development and implementation of individualized care plans
  • Monitor patient progress and response to treatment interventions
  • Educate patients and families regarding treatment plans and healthcare needs
  • Maintain accurate and timely patient documentation
  • Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary healthcare teams
  • Promote patient safety and quality standards of care
  • Perform additional nursing duties as assigned

Saratoga Medical Center, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate in recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, discharge, compensation, or any other term or condition of employment on the basis of race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, or disability.

Requirements

Requires a nursing degree and a current unrestricted RN license in at least one U.S. state. Candidates must have BLS certification and at least one year of psychiatric nursing experience within the last three years.

  • bachelor degree
  • postgraduate degree
  • Care Planning
  • Medication Administration
  • Patient Monitoring
  • Patient Education
  • Patient Safety
  • Interdisciplinary Collaboration
  • Patient Documentation
  • Mental Health Assessment
  • Psychiatric Nursing
  • Behavioral Health Care

Benefits

  • Competitive Pay
  • Flexible Contract Work Opportunities

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Location
Bethesda, Maryland
Posted
Jun 18, 2026
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Hiring organization

Saratoga Medical Center

Saratoga Ascend is a trusted healthcare, IT, and life sciences solutions and staffing partner supporting federal, state, and military agencies nationwide. With decades of experience in complex government environments, we deliver end-to-end solutions that strengthen workforce...

Salary listed on 3 jobs
IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypePrivately Held
Size201-500 employees
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