Registered Nurse, Geriatric

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

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Medical, dental and vision benefits

403b retirement match

Paid time off

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

Sheppard Pratt invites applications for an RN to join the Geriatric Neuropsychiatry Unit in Towson, MD. You will perform comprehensive psychiatric nursing duties, administer prescribed treatments, and support patients and families within a multidisciplinary team.

Ideal candidates will have current Maryland RN licensure, psychiatric experience preferred, and geriatric/Med-Surg exposure. We offer professional development, tuition reimbursement, comprehensive benefits, retirement matching, generous

Qualifications

• Must hold a current RN license in Maryland (or compact state).
• Experience in psychiatric nursing preferred.
• Geriatric and/or Med-Surg experience desired (1+ year).

Responsibilities

• Perform a full range of professional psychiatric nursing services per treatment plan.
• 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 care

Team collaboration

CPR certified

Education

RN license (Maryland)

Job description

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!