Registered Nurse - Geriatric

Sheppard Pratt; Towson (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Health/dental/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 to join the Geriatric Neuropsychiatry unit. You will perform psychiatric nursing care within a 14-bed unit, assess and plan patient care, administer treatments, and support patients and families as part of a multidisciplinary team.

The role requires an MD RN license, not necessarily in Maryland only, with prior psychiatric nursing experience preferred, including geriatric or med-surg exposure.

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
• Preferred Geriatric and/or Med-Surg experience (at least 1 year)
• All new clinical staff will begin their extended clinical orientation/training immediately following your first day of employment.
• AHA CPR required before first day of employment
• Candidates residing in a compact state may apply with a multistate license and must obtain a Maryland RN license within 60 days of relocation.
• Experience in a psychiatric nursing setting is preferred, but not necessary.

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

Registered Nurse licensure

Psychiatric nursing experience

Geriatric care

CPR certification

Team leadership

Job description

## Registered Nurse - GeriatricTowson,MDREGIS013092NursingApply nowSAVE JOBRelated RolesRegistered Nurse - The RetreatTowson,MDNursingRegistered Nurse - The Retreat (Day/Eve PRN)Towson,MDNursingUnit ManagerTowson,MDNursingShare# Job OverviewSchedule: 36 hours weekly, 7 PM to 7AM. Type: In Person.**The Geriatric Neuropsychiatry Unit** is a 14-bed unit providing treatment for patients whose psychiatric symptoms may be the result of Alzheimer's or Parkinson's disease, neurodegenerative disorders or head traumas.**As a Registered Nurse/RN you will:*** 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.**Requirements:*** 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* Preferred Geriatric and/or Med-Surg experience (at least 1 year)* All new clinical staff will begin their extended clinical orientation/training immediately following your first day of employment.* AHA CPR required before first day of employmentWhat we need from you.* Must hold current registered nurse (RN) licensure to practice in Maryland at the time of appointment and maintain licensure throughout the duration of employment.+ Candidates residing in a compact state may apply with a multistate license and must obtain a Maryland RN license within 60 days of relocation.* Experience in a psychiatric nursing setting is preferred, but not necessary.* At Sheppard Pratt, you will work alongside a multi-disciplined team led by a bold vision to change lives. We offer:+ A commitment to professional development, including a comprehensive tuition reimbursement program to support ongoing education and licensure and/or certification preparation+ Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits for benefit eligible positions+ 403b retirement match+ Generous paid-time-off for benefit eligible positions+ Complimentary Employee Assistance Program (EAP)+ Generous mileage reimbursement programPay for this position is determined on a number of factors, including but not limited to, years and level of related experience.At Sheppard Pratt, you will work alongside a multi-disciplined team led by a bold vision to change lives. We offer:* A commitment to professional development, including a comprehensive tuition reimbursement program to support ongoing education and licensure and/or certification preparation* Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits for benefit eligible positions* 403b retirement match* Generous paid-time-off for benefit eligible positions* Complimentary Employee Assistance Program (EAP)* Generous mileage reimbursement programPay for this position is determined on a number of factors, including but not limited to, years and level of related experience.**WHY SHEPPARD PRATT?** At Sheppard Pratt, we are more than just a workplace. We are a community of healthcare professionals who are dedicated to providing hope and healing to individual’s facing life’s challenges. Join us and be a part of a mission that changes lives!