Float Registered Nurse

Sheppard Pratt; Towson (MD); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Sheppard Pratt in Towson, MD seeks a Float Nurse (RN) for 32 hours/week, 3:00 p.m. – 11:30 p.m., with rotating weekends. This in-person position supports multiple patient care areas as needed.

The role requires nursing licensure in Maryland, graduation from an accredited program, and strong clinical judgment, documentation, and interpersonal skills to work with psychiatrically ill patients and multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Must hold Maryland RN license
• Graduate from accredited nursing program
• Analytical ability and documentation skills
• Interpersonal skills with psychiatrically ill patients

Responsibilities

• Provide relief coverage as indicated by staff shortages or patient status
• Perform full range of nursing services per treatment plan
• Administer treatments as prescribed and educate patients
• Provide clinical direction to Mental Health Workers
• Document and report patient progress to treatment team

Job description

Schedule: 32 hours weekly, 3 p.m. - 11:30 p.m. with rotating weekends. Type: In Person.

As a Float Nurse (RN), you will:

• Be responsible for providing additional and/or relief coverage as indicated by staff shortage or patient status in varying patient care areas.
• Perform a full range of professional nursing services, including assessing, administering, and evaluating patient care, in accordance with team treatment plan.
• Administer medical treatment as prescribed by physician and is responsible for teaching and providing psychosocial support to patients.
• Provide day-to-day clinical direction to Mental Health Workers.
• Document and reports patient progress to treatment team.

Requires:

• Knowledge of nursing theory, principles, and practices and basic computer usage skills - acquired through graduation from an accredited program of nursing.
• Possession of a current license as a Registered Nurse in the State of Maryland at the time of appointment and continuously while in position. Maintains professional knowledge and skills through attendance at professional meetings, workshops, courses, and in-service educational sessions.
• Analytical ability and sound nursing knowledge for the effective formulation of nursing care plans, implementation of care, and appropriate documentation of pertinent information regarding patient condition. Individual must be able to identify the need for assistance/supervision and seek out appropriate resources.
• Interpersonal skills to interact effectively with psychiatrically ill patients in order to gain their cooperation and allay apprehensions, with treatment team members in the delivery of care, and with patients and family members to provide effective health teaching (51-80% of work time).