Float Registered Nurse - Night Shift, Weekends

Sheppard Pratt Careers • Towson, MD

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Float Registered Nurse provides additional or relief coverage across various core hospital units, based on staffing shortages or patient needs. The role delivers professional nursing services, including patient assessment and the administration and evaluation of care in accordance with the team treatment plan. The nurse administers physician-prescribed treatment, teaches and provides psychosocial support to patients, gives day-to-day clinical direction to Mental Health Workers, and documents and reports patient progress to the treatment team. The position is in person and scheduled for 36 hours weekly, from 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. every weekend.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Provide additional or relief coverage in varying patient-care areas based on staff 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 and provide psychosocial support to patients.
• 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.

Benefits

• Professional development support, including a comprehensive tuition reimbursement program 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 program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed