REGISTERED NURSE -PSYCHIATRY

Calvert Health System; Stoakley (MD); On-site; USD 68,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

403(b) plan

Job summary

CalvertHealth is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to assess, plan, and implement nursing care on the behavioral health unit in accordance with department policies.

You will render behavioral nursing care, communicate effectively with patients and staff, and promote patient safety and satisfaction daily. A nursing diploma or AA and Maryland RN licensure are required, with at least one year of hospital experience, Psychiatric experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Completion of a Diploma Nursing Program or an Associate Degree in Nursing (AA) or higher.
• Unexpired Maryland RN license or compact state board of nursing.
• Minimum of one year hospital experience; psychiatric experience preferred.
• Must meet unit/hospital competencies and mandatory trainings.
• Ability to place patients in therapeutic holds and apply mechanical restraints when needed.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement nursing care per department policies.
• Render behavioral nursing care on the behavioral health unit.
• Communicate effectively with internal and external customers.
• Promote patient safety and satisfaction daily.

Skills

Behavioral health nursing

Excel

Access

Word

Outlook

Communication

Education

Nursing diploma or AA in Nursing

Job description

To assess, plan, implement the nursing care to meet the patients’ needs, by following the appropriate policy and procedures of the assigned department.

To render behavioral nursing care to the patients on the behavioral health unit.

Education :

Position requires completion of a Diploma Nursing Program or an Associate Degree in Nursing (AA) or higher.

Registration/Certification/Licensure :

Unexpired state licensure from Maryland Board of Nursing or compact state board of nursing

Registered Nurse Certification in specialty, preferred

Experience :

Position requires minimum of one year hospital experience,would prefer Psych experience.

Other Requirements :

Maintains unit-specific and hospital competencies, mandatory learning, and any clinical certifications required in accordance with the Staff Education and Training policy GA-057 and/or any other department requirements.

Physically able to place patient in therapeutic hold/apply mechanical restraints to potentially combative/acting out individuals.

Demonstrated proficiency of computer skills necessary to effectively complete position requirements to include Microsoft Office applications with an emphasis on Excel, Access, Word and Outlook.

Previous experience and demonstrated professionalism in effectively communicating with internal and external customers, both verbally and in writing, and in promoting a positive work atmosphere.

Ability to work independently, prioritize concurrent projects, meet deadlines, follow through with deliverables, and produce quality work.

Effectively communicates with all patient populations and staff by implementing organization-wide communication techniques as a daily practice.

Effectively advocates for quality patient safety and satisfaction as a daily practice.

Additional Information:

CalvertHealth (CH) offers a comprehensive benefits program designed to enhance the physical, financial, and personal well-being of our employees. Our comprehensive package includes health insurance options for individuals and families, dental and prescription coverage, as well as supplemental vision benefits, all available starting on the first day of the month following your hire date.

Additional benefits include short-term and long-term disability insurance, Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) coverage, Supplemental Life insurance, six paid holidays with additional floating holiday, education assistance, free parking, discounted meals, and options for FSA/HSA. Paid Time Off (PTO) is accrued hourly each pay period, allowing full-time employees (working 40 hours per week) to accumulate approximately 145 hours of PTO annually. Employees working fewer hours will have their PTO accrued on a pro-rated basis. 403(b) Plan with employer match available.