Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, Inpatient

Sheppard Pratt Careers • Towson, MD

3d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Float Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner at Sheppard Pratt, this role has the opportunity to work across a diverse continuum of behavioral health services on both campuses, expanding your clinical expertise while making a meaningful impact on patients of all ages. The Float NP will collaborate with experienced multidisciplinary teams across 6 child and adolescent inpatient units, 2 child and adolescent day hospitals, 13 adult inpatient units, and 2 adult day hospitals, providing psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and treatment planning for individuals experiencing acute behavioral health challenges. This role is ideal for a clinician who enjoys flexibility, values professional growth, and thrives in dynamic care environments. This position includes a schedule requirement of working 10 weekends and 2 holidays annually.

Requirements

• Active Maryland Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) license.
• Maryland Controlled Substances Registration with valid DEA Certificate.
• Minimum of three (3) years of Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner experience in an acute inpatient psychiatric setting required, with experience treating child, adolescent, and adult populations.

Responsibilities

• Complete psychiatric evaluations, admission physicals, and diagnostic assessments.
• Initiate and coordinate individualized treatment plans in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.
• Prescribe and manage medications, ordering tests and adjusting treatment as needed.
• Provide individual and group therapy to support patient progress.
• Monitor patient outcomes, document care accurately, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and staff, fostering a supportive and collaborative environment.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and contribute to a culture of excellence in care.
• Serve as a mentor to junior staff, modeling best practices and supporting professional growth.

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement program
• Medical, dental and vision benefits
• 403b retirement match
• Generous paid-time-off
• Flexible scheduling
• Complimentary Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Opportunities for student loan forgiveness
• Grand rounds, CME opportunities, and on-site lectures
• Opportunities to work with trainees including medical students, residents, and fellows

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior