Registered Nurse - Residential Transtion Program

Sheppard Pratt • Sykesville, MD

1d • $82,400 - $90,640

About The Position

This role involves managing oral and injectable medications, assessing and coordinating medical care, providing clinical expertise for psychiatric and medical crises, and acting as a liaison between healthcare facilities. The position requires a strong understanding of nursing theory and practice, with a focus on community-based medical and psychiatric care for underserved populations. The nurse will also be responsible for basic computer tasks and maintaining a valid driver's license.

Requirements

• Current Maryland license as a Registered Nurse.
• Work requires knowledge on nursing theory, principles, and practice-a normally acquired through graduation of an accredited program of Nursing and/or 1-2 years of direct job-related experience.
• Knowledge and understanding of medical and psychiatric nursing care practice in the community, especially among underserved populations.
• Good organizational skills and ability to multi-task.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic computer skills to include knowledge of WORD, EXCEL, and ACCESS.
• Valid Maryland driver’s license and a driving record with 3 or fewer points on it at the time of hire.
• Ability to maintain moderate to heavy physical activity to include walking (including stairs), lifting (charts, medical records), driving, and some outdoor activities. Additionally, member contact may dictate assistance with lifting, lowering, or transfer of members to alternate physical positions.

Responsibilities

• Performs all the duties related to the management of oral and injectable medications for members.
• Performs duties related to the assessment, coordination, follow-up, tracking and documentation of medical care for members.
• Provides clinical expertise related to the management of psychiatric and medical crises.
• Acts as liaison between hospitals, day programs, ED’s to ensure all medication changes and orders are in place and accurate.
• Performs all other direct job related duties as is assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree