Registered Nurse (RN), Behavioral Health, PRN

University of Maryland Medical System; Towson (MD); On-site; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in Maryland is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for Behavioral Health. This PRN role involves assessing patients, developing care plans, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to ensure high-quality patient care. The ideal candidate will possess strong clinical skills, effective communication abilities, and a commitment to professional development. Join a recognized team dedicated to patient safety and quality care.

Qualifications

• Current RN licensure in Maryland or eligible via Compact agreements.
• At least 1 year of RN experience required.

Responsibilities

• Assesses patients and develops care plans.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary team members.
• Ensures compliance with standards and supports regulatory activities.

Skills

Communication

Clinical Skills

Teamwork

Education

Associate’s Degree

BSN

Job description

Registered Nurse (RN), Behavioral Health, PRN

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Company Description
When you come to the University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center, you’re coming to more than simply a beautiful 37-acre, 218-bed suburban Baltimore, Maryland campus. You’re embarking on a professional journey that encourages opportunities, values a team atmosphere, and makes convenience and flexibility a priority. Joining our team of healthcare professionals means you’ll be contributing to a locally and nationally recognized institution. UM St. Joseph has been recognized by The Leapfrog Group as a grade ‘A’ hospital and by U.S. News & World Report as #3 in both the state and Baltimore Metro area, making UM St. Joseph the highest-ranking community hospital in Maryland. In addition, we’ve been consistently recognized as a top employer by Baltimore magazine.

Adult Psych Department

Job Description

General Summary

Under limited supervision, this role is responsible for assessing patients, including developing, evaluating, and modifying the plan of care. Provides care to patients through therapeutic use of self, the nursing process, environment/technology, and collaboration with healthcare team members, according to established standards. Performs complex patient-care procedures specific to area of expertise. Functions as part of the Care Team and Support Team, working collaboratively to achieve patient outcomes as outlined in the pathway and plan of care. Patients include all age groups (Infant through Older Adult, as specified in Performance Standards).

Principal Responsibilities and Tasks

• Provides care to unit-specific and/or hospital-based patient populations; practices independently with solid knowledge and clinical skills; actively advances own practice, integrating evidence-based care.
• Is accountable to patients and families for care processes and outcomes during episodes of care. Also accountable to peers for practice advancement and to the nurse manager for overall performance.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary team members to plan and coordinate care, addressing patient and family needs. Acts as a clinical resource as needed.
• Participates in initiatives aimed at improving Nursing Sensitive Quality Indicators (NSQI).
• Ensures compliance with standards and supports regulatory activities.
• Supports leadership and charge nurse decisions; may serve as primary coordinating nurse when required.
• Models safe, timely, effective, efficient, equitable, patient-centered care consistent with unit operations.
• Follows AACN guidelines for a Healthy Work Environment, promoting communication, collaboration, effective decision-making, recognition, leadership, and staffing; actively participates as a team member.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

Patient Safety

• Ensures patient safety in all job functions and participates in safety initiatives.
• Acts to correct observed risks to patient safety.
• Reports adverse events and near misses appropriately.
• Identifies potential risks in processes, procedures, and devices, communicating concerns to management.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Current RN licensure in Maryland or eligible via Compact agreements.
• Associate’s degree required; BSN preferred.
• At least 1 year of RN experience required.
• American Heart Association BLS certification required upon hire.
• Must meet unit-specific certification requirements (PALS, ACLS, NRP).

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Maintains competencies for patient care; committed to professional development. Demonstrates strong clinical skills.
• Effective interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Works effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Proficient in computer systems for managing patient information.
• Supports team-building efforts and demonstrates versatility within the PRN RN program.
• Provides age-specific and population-specific care, understanding growth and development principles.

Additional Information

All information will be kept confidential per EEO guidelines.

Compensation

• Pay Range: FLATRATE: $45
• Other Compensation: Refer to the 2024-2025 UMMS Benefits Guide.

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