Float Registered Nurse - Night Shift

Sheppard Pratt Careers • Towson, MD

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Float Registered Nurse provides additional or relief coverage in various core hospital units based on staffing needs or patient status. The role includes delivering professional nursing care in accordance with the team treatment plan, administering prescribed medical treatment, teaching patients, and providing psychosocial support. The nurse also provides 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 per week, from 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m., with biweekly weekends. The pay range is $38.45 to $63.37; compensation depends on factors including years and level of related experience.

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited nursing program.
• Hold a current Registered Nurse license in the State of Maryland at appointment and maintain it while in the position.
• Maintain professional knowledge and skills through professional meetings, workshops, courses, and in-service educational sessions.
• Have analytical ability and sound nursing knowledge to formulate nursing care plans, implement care, and document pertinent information about patient condition.
• Be able to identify when assistance or supervision is needed and seek appropriate resources.
• Have interpersonal skills to interact effectively with psychiatric 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 as 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.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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