Registered Nurse Coordinator, Adult Co-Occurring and Adult Crisis Stabilization Unit

Sheppard Pratt Careers • Towson, MD

6d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Nurse Coordinator, you will be stationed at the Towson hospital campus working Day and Evening shifts from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., 36 hours weekly with rotating weekends. This position supports two units: the Adult Co-Occurring Disorders Unit and the Adult Crisis Stabilization Unit. The Co-Occurring Disorders Unit is a safe and welcoming inpatient unit designed for adults (18-65) experiencing multiple mental health conditions, potentially including a substance use disorder. It serves as a starting point for recovery during a crisis. The Adult Crisis Stabilization Unit is a safe and welcoming 22-bed inpatient unit for adults with mental illness, typically admitted for suicidal ideation, attempts, severe anxiety, or unsafe behavior. It treats disorders such as major depressive disorder, generalized anxiety, bipolar disorder, personality disorders, dissociative disorders, and post-traumatic stress disorder.

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.
• Comprehensive knowledge of nursing acquired through at least one year of inpatient RN experience; prior LPN inpatient experience will be considered with every one year of LPN experience equating to 6 months RN experience.
• Candidates residing in a compact state may apply with a multistate license and must obtain a Maryland RN license within 60 days of relocation.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a psychiatric nursing setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• 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
• Comprehensive tuition reimbursement program to support ongoing education and licensure and/or certification preparation

What This Job Offers

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