Psychiatric RN - General Adult Unit | Growth & Benefits

Sheppard Pratt; Towson (MD); On-site; USD 51,000 - 78,000; 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 General Adult Unit. The role requires 36 hours per week, 7am–7pm with rotating weekends, in-person work, and clinical responsibilities across psychiatric nursing.

You will assess, plan, administer, and evaluate patient care, provide psychosocial support, supervise staff, document progress, and participate in orientation and ongoing education. A Maryland RN license is required; psychiatric experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Must possess current RN license in Maryland or a compact state
• Experience in psychiatric nursing preferred
• Extended clinical orientation after first day of employment

Responsibilities

• Perform a full range of professional psychiatric nursing services, including assessing, planning, administering, and evaluating patient care per 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 paraprofessional staff
• Document and report patient progress to the treatment team

Skills

Psychiatric nursing

Clinical assessment

Patient education

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) license

Job description

Sheppard Pratt in Towson, MD is seeking a Registered Nurse for the General Adult Unit. The role requires 36 hours per week, 7am–7pm with rotating weekends, in-person work, and clinical responsibilities across psychiatric nursing.

You will assess, plan, administer, and evaluate patient care, provide psychosocial support, supervise staff, document progress, and participate in orientation and ongoing education. A Maryland RN license is required; psychiatric experience preferred.