Unit Manager - Thought Disorders

Sheppard Pratt; Towson (MD); On-site; USD 97,000 - 159,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

403b retirement match

Generous paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Sheppard Pratt is seeking an Unit Manager for the Thought Disorders unit in Towson, MD. The role requires clinical leadership and 24/7 operational oversight of the unit, with focus on safety and therapeutic care for patients with psychotic illnesses.

Applicants must hold a Maryland RN license and have inpatient psychiatric nursing experience; a Bachelor's degree is required or a diploma with extensive experience. The position is on-site with full benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited nursing program; or diploma with 4+ years inpatient psychiatric experience.
• Current Maryland RN license.
• Progressively responsible inpatient psychiatric nursing experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide 24-hour operational management of the unit.
• Manage budgets and staffing to meet census and budgets.
• Respond to acuity changes and ensure safe, therapeutic care environment.
• Apply clinical expertise to patient care, staff development, and treatment planning.
• Participate in marketing, teamwork, quality improvement and customer relations.
• Supervise nursing, rehabilitation services and support staff.

Skills

Inpatient psychiatric nursing

Education

Bachelor's degree

Diploma nursing program

Job description

Unit Manager - Thought Disorders

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Locations

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Hospital - Towson
Towson, MD 21204, USA

• On-site
• Salary Range : $96,772.21 USD to $159,458.83 USD
• Nursing
• Full-Time

Description

TheThought Disorders Unitat Sheppard Pratt Health System is a 21-bed unit that treats patients with psychotic illnesses, including Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective Disorder, Bipolar Disorders, as well as Neuropsychiatric Disorders. Patients are treated under the expert care of experienced psychiatrists, nursing, and other clinical staff. With an average length of stay between 10 and 14 days, theThought Disorders Unit is unique as it is one of the few specialized units across the country that specifically cares for patients with psychotic illnesses.

What to expect.

As a Unit Manager you will:

• Provide 24-hour operational management of the unit
• Manage expense budget(s) of assigned clinical programs and maintain clinical environment and staffing strategy that enables the program to maintain or exceed budgeted census
• Respond to changes in patient acuity and census and make appropriate adjustments to ensure the maintenance of a safe and therapeutic environment of care; respond to changing program needs that meet internal and external requirements
• Utilize clinical expertise in the delivery of direct patient care, consultative activities, staff development, and treatment planning
• Participate in appropriate marketing activities, promoting effective team-building, quality improvement and strong orientation toward customer relations
• Supervise nursing, rehabilitation services, and support staff

What you'll get from us.

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)

The pay range for this position is $96,772.21 to $159,458.83/year. Pay for this position is determined on a number of factors, including but not limited to, years and level of related experience.

What we need from you.

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited nursing program and at least 2 years of progressively more responsible inpatient psychiatric nursing experience.
  • Individuals without a bachelor's degree may be considered if they have completed a diploma nursing program and have at least 4 years of progressively more responsible inpatient psychiatric nursing experience.
• Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of Maryland

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 individuals facing life’s challenges. Join us and be a part of a mission that changes lives!

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