Registered Nurse- The Retreat

About the role

The Retreat at Sheppard Pratt is a 22-bed residential program offering expert care in a psychotherapeutic environment. It provides a safe, voluntary setting for patients with various psychiatric conditions, such as mood disorders, personality disorders, anxiety disorders, and co-occurring disorders, including substance-use disorders.

Responsibilities

• Participating in assessing, planning, administering, and evaluating patient care in accordance with team treatment plans.
• Administering medical treatment as prescribed by physician.
• Teaching and providing psychosocial support to patients and their families.
• Providing day-to-day clinical direction to assigned Mental Health Workers or other paraprofessional staff.
• Documenting and reporting patient progress to treatment team.
• Conducting therapeutic groups for residents.
• Attending to emergency codes throughout hospital.

Requirements

• Must possess a current license as a Registered Nurse in the State of Maryland (or compact state) at time of appointment and continuously while in position.
• Experience in a psychiatric nursing setting preferred.
• Must be available to work day and evening shifts on weekdays as well as every other weekend (Saturday & Sunday).
• Must be eligible for a Sheppard Pratt driver's license in order to transport patients as needed.
• If you have 2 or more points on your driving record you may not qualify for this license.
• AHA CPR required before first day of employment.

Qualifications

• 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.

Skills

• Proficiency in psychiatric nursing practices.
• Ability to provide psychosocial support.
• Effective communication skills.
• Strong organizational and documentation skills.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits for benefit eligible positions.
• Tuition reimbursement program for professional development.
• 403b retirement match.
• Generous paid-time-off for benefit eligible positions.
• Complimentary Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Generous mileage reimbursement program.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $37.08 minimum to $56.83 maximum. Pay for this position is determined on a number of factors, including but not limited to, years and level of related experience.