Adult Crisis Stabilization RN — Full-Time

Sheppard Pratt; Towson (MD); On-site; USD 51,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Sheppard Pratt in Towson, MD seeks a Registered Nurse for the Adult Crisis Stabilization unit. This on-site, full-time role offers rotating shifts from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 3 p.m.

to 11 p.m. with weekend rotation. The unit provides focused crisis intervention for major mental illnesses and short average stays. You will perform psychiatric nursing duties, administer treatments, educate patients and families, and coordinate with the care team.

Qualifications

• Must possess a current license as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of Maryland (or compact state) at time of appointment and continuously while in position.
• Experience in a psychiatric nursing setting preferred.
• Comprehensive knowledge of nursing through at least one year of inpatient RN experience; prior LPN inpatient experience will be considered with every one year of LPN experience equating to 6 months RN experience
• Must be able to work at least four shifts per month

Responsibilities

• Perform a full range of professional psychiatric nursing services, including assessing, planning, administering, and evaluating patient care in accordance with team treatment plans.
• Administer medical treatment as prescribed by physician.
• Teach and provide psychosocial support to patients and their families.
• Provide day-to-day clinical direction to assigned Mental Health Workers or other paraprofessional staff.
• Document and report patient progress to treatment team

Skills

RN license

Psychiatric nursing

Inpatient RN experience

Four shifts per month

Job description

Sheppard Pratt in Towson, MD seeks a Registered Nurse for the Adult Crisis Stabilization unit. This on-site, full-time role offers rotating shifts from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 3 p.m.

to 11 p.m. with weekend rotation. The unit provides focused crisis intervention for major mental illnesses and short average stays. You will perform psychiatric nursing duties, administer treatments, educate patients and families, and coordinate with the care team.