PAM RN Unit Based Tier II Psychiatric Unit

University of Maryland Medical System; Towson (MD); On-site; USD 45,460 - 64,747; Part time

Job summary

The University of Maryland Medical System is hiring for a PRN role on Psychiatric Unit 1 W. This position requires a Licensed Registered Nurse responsible for patient assessments and collaborative care. Ideal candidates should have at least one year of RN experience and an associate's degree in nursing, with a BSN preferred.

This role demands strong therapeutic skills, collaboration with healthcare teams, and adherence to nursing standards. The position offers compensation of $40.00 per hour, making it an attractive opportunity for qualified professionals.

Qualifications

• Licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Maryland required.
• One (1) year previous RN experience required, preferably 1.5 to 2 years for PRN roles.
• American Heart Association (AHA) BLS required upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Provides care for unit-specific and hospital-based patient population.
• Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to plan and coordinate care.
• Models practice consistent with unit operations to ensure patient-centered care.

Skills

Patient assessment

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Evidence-based practice

Therapeutic care

Education

Associate’s degree in nursing

BSN preferred

Tools

Patient care technology

Job description

Job Requirements

This is a PRN role.
This is for Psychiatric Unit 1 W.

Under limited supervision, this role is responsible for the assessment of patients, including the development, evaluation, and modification of the plan of care. Provides care to those patients via therapeutic use of self, the nursing process, the environment/technology, and other healthcare team members, according to established standards. Interprets and performs complex patient‑care procedures specific to their area of expertise. The role functions as a member of the Care Team and Support Team and has accountability to function as a team to accomplish patient outcomes identified in the pathway and plan of care. Patients served include all age groups (Infant through older adult as identified in Performance Standards).

Responsibilities

• Provides care of unit‑specific and/or hospital‑based patient population; independently practices with solid knowledge and clinical skills; engages in advancing own practice. Utilizes and integrates evidence into practice.
• Accountable to patients and families for the processes and outcomes of care during an episode of care. Accountable to peers for the advancement of group practice on the unit, and to the nurse manager for the totality of work performance.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary team to plan and coordinate care addressing patient/family needs. Serves as clinical resource as needed.
• Participates in implementation efforts addressing Nursing Sensitive Quality Indicators (NSQI).
• Complies with standards and supports activities for regulatory compliance.
• Supports leader and charge nurse decisions. Serves as an effective primary coordinating nurse as required.
• Models practice consistent with unit operations to ensure safe, timely, effective, efficient, equitable, patient‑centered care.
• Follows and supports the AACN guidelines for Healthy Work Environment (communication, collaboration, effective decision making, recognition, leadership, staffing); participates as team member focusing on elements within the Healthy Work Environment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education & Experience

• Licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Maryland or eligible to practice due to Compact state agreements outlined through the MD Board of Nursing required.
• Associate’s degree required. BSN preferred.
• One (1) year previous RN experience required. Preferably 1.5 to 2 or more for PRN roles.
• American Heart Association (AHA) BLS required upon hire.
• Must meet all unit‑specific certification requirements (PALS, ACLS, NRP).

Benefits & Compensation

Pay Range: PRN positions are a flat rate.
This position pays $40.00 per hour and is non‑negotiable.