Registered Nurse - Observation Unit

Black Women's Mental Health Institute; Rosedale (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Black Women's Mental Health Institute in Maryland is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Observation Unit to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care for adults requiring short-term monitoring and treatment. You will perform comprehensive patient assessments, administer medications, and implement evidence-based care plans while closely monitoring patient status.

You will identify clinical changes, elevate concerns promptly, and coordinate with physicians, advanced practice providers, and

Qualifications

• Registered nurse licensure.
• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills.
• Medication administration expertise and patient-safety focus.
• Effective teamwork and communication across care teams.
• Commitment to professional development and continuous quality improvement.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough nursing assessments and ongoing monitoring.
• Administer medications and manage patient responses safely.
• Implement and update evidence-based care plans.
• Identify clinical changes and elevate concerns appropriately.
• Coordinate with physicians, advanced practice providers, and interdisciplinary teams.
• Support safe, timely discharges or admissions through effective communication.

Skills

RN licensure

Clinical assessment

Medication administration

Teamwork

Professional development

Job description

Registered Nurse (Observation Unit)

Provide high-quality, patient-centered care for adults requiring short-term monitoring and treatment. Perform comprehensive patient assessments, administer medications, and implement evidence-based care plans. Closely monitor patient status to recognize and respond to changes in condition.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough nursing assessments and ongoing monitoring
• Administer medications and manage patient responses safely
• Implement and update evidence-based care plans
• Identify clinical changes and elevate concerns appropriately
• Coordinate with physicians, advanced practice providers, and interdisciplinary teams
• Support safe, timely discharges or admissions through effective communication

Qualifications & Skills

• Registered nurse licensure
• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills
• Medication administration expertise and patient-safety focus
• Effective teamwork and communication across care teams
• Commitment to professional development and continuous quality improvement