Night-Shift RN: Geriatric Neuropsychiatry Unit

Sheppard Pratt; Towson (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Medical, dental and vision benefits

403b retirement match

Generous paid-time-off

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

Sheppard Pratt in Towson, MD is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Geriatric Neuropsychiatry Unit. This in-person role offers a 36-hour weekly schedule from 7 PM to 7 AM, focusing on psychiatric nursing care and collaborative treatment planning.

You will assess, administer treatments, educate patients and families, and provide day-to-day clinical direction to staff. Maryland RN licensure (or compact state) and CPR are required; prior psychiatric/geriatric experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Must hold a current RN license in Maryland (or compact state) at appointment and maintain it during employment.
• Experience in psychiatric nursing preferred
• Geriatric and/or Med-Surg experience preferred (at least 1 year)
• AHA CPR required before first day of employment
• Orientation/training starts immediately after first day of employment.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Psychiatric nursing

Patient assessment

Team collaboration

Communication with families

Education

RN licensure in Maryland

Compact-state license option

Tools

CPR certification

Job description

Sheppard Pratt in Towson, MD is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Geriatric Neuropsychiatry Unit. This in-person role offers a 36-hour weekly schedule from 7 PM to 7 AM, focusing on psychiatric nursing care and collaborative treatment planning.

You will assess, administer treatments, educate patients and families, and provide day-to-day clinical direction to staff. Maryland RN licensure (or compact state) and CPR are required; prior psychiatric/geriatric experience is preferred.