Registered Nurse - Intellectual Disabilities and Autism Unit

Sheppard Pratt Careers • Towson, MD

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse works in the Intellectual Disabilities and Autism Unit, a specialized six-bed inpatient unit for the psychiatric evaluation, stabilization, and treatment of adults with co-occurring developmental and psychiatric disorders. The unit uses a behavioral approach to care.

The nurse provides professional psychiatric nursing services in accordance with team treatment plans, administers prescribed medical treatment, supports and teaches patients and families, provides clinical direction to assigned Mental Health Workers or other paraprofessional staff, and documents and reports patient progress to the treatment team. New clinical staff begin extended clinical orientation and training immediately after their first day of employment.

Requirements

• Hold a current Registered Nurse (RN) license in Maryland or a compact state at the time of appointment and maintain it while in the position.
• Have a passion for working with adults on the autism spectrum.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, administer, and evaluate patient care in accordance with team treatment plans.
• Administer medical treatment as prescribed by a physician.
• Teach patients 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 the treatment team.

Benefits

• Professional development, including a comprehensive tuition reimbursement program to support ongoing education and licensure and/or certification preparation.
• 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).
• Mileage reimbursement program.

What This Job Offers

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