Float Registered Nurse - PRN, Nights

Sheppard Pratt Careers • Towson, MD

1d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Float Nurse (RN), you will float to various core units throughout the hospital, providing additional or relief coverage based on staff shortages or patient status in different patient care areas. You will perform a full range of professional nursing services, including assessing, administering, and evaluating patient care in accordance with the team treatment plan. The role includes administering physician-prescribed medical treatment, teaching patients, and providing psychosocial support. You will also provide day-to-day clinical direction to Mental Health Workers and document and report patient progress to the treatment team.

This is a PRN position requiring four shifts per month, from 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m., including weekends. The position is in person.

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited nursing program.
• Hold a current Registered Nurse license in the State of Maryland at appointment and maintain it continuously while in the position.
• Knowledge of nursing theory, principles, and practices.
• Basic computer usage skills.
• Analytical ability and sound nursing knowledge to formulate nursing care plans, implement care, and document pertinent information about patient condition.
• Interpersonal skills to interact effectively with psychiatrically ill patients, treatment team members, patients, and family members.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a psychiatric nursing setting is preferred, but not necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provide additional or relief coverage in various patient care areas based on staffing shortages or patient status.
• Assess, administer, and evaluate patient care in accordance with the team treatment plan.
• Administer medical treatment prescribed by a physician.
• Teach patients and provide psychosocial support.
• Provide day-to-day clinical direction to Mental Health Workers.
• Document and report patient progress to the treatment team.
• Maintain professional knowledge and skills through professional meetings, workshops, courses, and in-service educational sessions.
• Identify when assistance or supervision is needed and seek appropriate resources.

Benefits

• Professional development support, including tuition reimbursement for ongoing education and licensure and/or certification preparation.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits for benefit-eligible positions.
• 403(b) retirement match.
• Paid time off for benefit-eligible positions.
• Complimentary Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Mileage reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

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