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Float Registered Nurse - Night Shift, Weekends

Sheppard Pratt · Baltimore County, Maryland, United States

Full-timeOn site0-2 yrsListed as no visa sponsorshipMental Health Care
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In short

The Float Registered Nurse provides relief coverage across various hospital units by assessing, administering, and evaluating patient care. They also provide clinical direction to Mental Health Workers and document patient progress for the treatment team.

What they're looking for

MUST-HAVE SKILLS

Registered Nurse licenseAccredited nursing program graduateNursing care planningNursing documentationPsychiatric patient interactionPatient health teachingBasic computer skills

ALSO MENTIONED

Psychiatric nursing experience

Candidates must hold a current Registered Nurse license in the State of Maryland and have graduated from an accredited nursing program. Strong analytical, interpersonal, and nursing theory skills are required to effectively manage patient care plans.

About the employer

Sheppard Pratt

Sheppard Pratt is the largest private, nonprofit provider of mental health, substance use, developmental disability, special education, and social services in the country. A nationwide resource, Sheppard Pratt provides services across a comprehensive continuum of care, spanning both hospital- and community-based resources. Since its founding in 1853, Sheppard Pratt has been innovating the field through research, best practice implementation, and a focus on improving the quality of mental health care on a global level. Sheppard Pratt has been consistently ranked as a top national psychiatric hospital by U.S. News & World Report for 31 years.

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www.sheppardpratt.org/careers

INDUSTRY
Mental Health Care
COMPANY
Nonprofit
HEADQUARTERS
Baltimore, Maryland
SIZE
1,001-5,000on LinkedIn
OFFICES
1 on LinkedIn
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KNOWN FOR

PsychiatrySpecial EducationMental HealthSubstance UseSocial Support ServicesPsychology

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Questions about this role

Is this Sheppard Pratt role remote?
Tagged on site.
Does it sponsor visas?
Listed as no visa sponsorship.
What experience does it ask for?
Listed as 0-2 years.

The posting, in full

Schedule: 36 hours weekly, 7pm to 7:30am, EVERY weekend | Job Location Type: In Person What to expect. As a Float Nurse (RN), you will float to various core units throughout the hospital. Specific job duties include: Be responsible for providing additional and/or relief coverage as indicated by staff shortage or patient status in varying patient care areas.

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Schedule: 36 hours weekly, 7pm to 7:30am, EVERY weekend | Job Location Type: In Person

What to expect.

As a Float Nurse (RN), you will float to various core units throughout the hospital.

Specific job duties include:

  • Be responsible for providing additional and/or relief coverage as indicated by staff shortage or patient status in varying patient care areas.
  • Perform a full range of professional nursing services, including assessing, administering, and evaluating patient care, in accordance with team treatment plan.
  • Administer medical treatment as prescribed by physician and is responsible for teaching and providing psychosocial support to patients.
  • Provide day-to-day clinical direction to Mental Health Workers.
  • Document and reports patient progress to treatment team.

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)
  • Generous mileage reimbursement program

The pay range for this position is $38.45 minimum to $63.37 maximum. 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.

  • Knowledge of nursing theory, principles, and practices and basic computer usage skills - acquired through graduation from an accredited program of nursing.
  • Possession of a current license as a Registered Nurse in the State of Maryland at the time of appointment and continuously while in position. Maintains professional knowledge and skills through attendance at professional meetings, workshops, courses, and in-service educational sessions.
  • Analytical ability and sound nursing knowledge for the effective formulation of nursing care plans, implementation of care, and appropriate documentation of pertinent information regarding patient condition. Individual must be able to identify the need for assistance/supervision and seek out appropriate resources.
  • Interpersonal skills to interact effectively with psychiatrically ill patients in order to gain their cooperation and allay apprehensions, with treatment team members in the delivery of care, and with patients and family members to provide effective health teaching (51-80% of work time).
  • Experience in a psychiatric nursing setting is preferred, but not necessary.

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

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