Registered Nurse - Geriatric

Sheppard Pratt; Towson (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement program

Medical, dental and vision benefits

403b retirement match

Generous paid time off

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

Sheppard Pratt is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for the Geriatric Neuropsychiatry Unit in Towson, MD. The role is in-person with night shift hours: 7 PM to 7 AM, 36 hours per week.

You will join a multi-disciplinary team to deliver comprehensive psychiatric nursing care and family support. The position requires MD licensure, with preferred geriatric/Med-Surg experience and a commitment to ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Must hold current RN licensure in Maryland (or compact state) at appointment and throughout employment.
• Psychiatric nursing experience preferred.
• Geriatric and/or Med-Surg experience (1 year) preferred.
• Extended orientation/training starts after first day of employment.
• CPR certification required before first day of employment.

Responsibilities

• Perform full range of professional psychiatric nursing services: assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care per treatment plans.
• Administer medical treatment as prescribed by physician.
• Provide psychosocial support and education to patients and families.
• Provide day-to-day clinical direction to Mental Health Workers and other staff.
• Document and report patient progress to the treatment team.

Skills

RN License MD/Compact

Psychiatric Nursing

Geriatric Care

AHA CPR Certification

Education

RN or Nursing Diploma

Tools

AHA CPR Certified

Job description

Schedule: 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 employment

What 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 program

Pay 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 program

Pay 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!