Registered Nurse

Compass Health Center•Silver Spring, MD

5h•Onsite

About The Position

Compass Health Center is the largest provider of PHP/IOP programs and psychiatric services in Illinois, and one of the fastest-growing behavioral health organizations in the country. They are expanding their innovative programs, including a new location launched in September 2023 in Silver Spring, MD. This location is building adolescent and adult programs with an interdisciplinary team and experienced clinicians. The organization helps patients overcome depression, anxiety, suicidality, obsessions/compulsions, trauma, chronic pain, and other obstacles. Compass Health Center is a recognized leader in crisis-level mental health, providing Partial Hospitalization and Intensive Outpatient care for ages 5 through adulthood, both onsite and virtually. The company values cultural humility, teamwork, continuous improvement, connection, patient-centered care, passion, innovation, and agility. They are seeking a Registered Nurse to provide compassionate direct patient care to all populations, emphasizing exemplary care sensitive to individual psychiatric conditions.

Requirements

Hold an Associates Degree (required)
Registered Nurse with current licensure to practice in Maryland
Certified in Healthcare Provider CPR
Possess excellent therapeutic communication skills

Nice To Haves

BSN degree (preferred)
Minimum of 1 year of Hospital Experience (preferred)
Mental health experience (preferred)

Responsibilities

Medication administration
Nursing Assessments
Measuring & recording vitals
Phone triage
Performing basic materials management functions to include ordering and stocking of supplies
Maintaining medication inventory
Provide health, wellness, and medication education
Assessment and medical care of illnesses, injuries, and potential side effects
Management of special health care needs, including but not limited to asthma, diabetes, and allergies
Responsible for infection control and prevention measures
Abides by compliance standards of care and supports the evaluation of care provided
Coordination of care with outpatient providers
Recording patient history and medical findings
Assisting providers with writing laboratory orders and retrieving results
Assisting with the completion of medical documentation for patients and their families
Coordinating with insurance companies for medication and diagnostic prior authorizations
Assisting providers with prescription refills
Specimen collection
Provide support & assistance to the organization’s committees
Provide support and assistance during crisis or emergency situations
Perform other duties as requested