Registered Nurse - Geriatric

Schedule: 36 hours weekly, 7 PM to 7AM. Type: In Person. **The Geriatric Neuropsychiatry Unit** is a 14-bed unit providing treatment for patients whose psychiatric symptoms may be the result of Alzheimer's or Parkinson's disease, neurodegenerative disorders or head traumas. **As a Registered Nurse/RN you will:** * Perform a full range of professional psychiatric nursing services, including assessing, planning, administering, and evaluating patient care in accordance with team treatment plans. * Administer medical treatment as prescribed by physician. * Teach and provide psychosocial support to patients and their families. * Provide day-to-day clinical direction to assigned Mental Health Workers or other paraprofessional staff. * Document and report patient progress to treatment team. **Requirements:** * Must possess a current license as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of Maryland (or compact state) at time of appointment and continuously while in position. * Experience in a psychiatric nursing setting preferred * Preferred Geriatric and/or Med-Surg experience (at least 1 year) * All new clinical staff will begin their extended clinical orientation/training immediately following your first day of employment. * AHA CPR required before first day of employment What we need from you. * 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. * Experience in a psychiatric nursing setting is preferred, but not necessary. * 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 Pay for this position is determined on a number of factors, including but not limited to, years and level of related experience. 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 Pay for this position is determined on a number of factors, including but not limited to, years and level of related experience. **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! #LI-RM1 Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.