Registered Nurse (Rn) Psychiatry

General Summary of Position

Available Roles:

• Full Time Night Psych ED: three 12-hour shifts & every 3rd weekend, 7p-7:30a (flexible scheduling)
• PRN Night Psych RN: two 12-hour shifts; no required weekends or holidays, 7p-7:30a (can float to all three psych units: Adult Inpatient Psych Unit, Child & Adolescent Psych Unit, Psych ED)

Psych ED Unit Highlights

Specialized psychiatric emergency unit, located within the Main ED.

Patient are triaged through the Main ED & brought to crisis unit if psychiatric care is needed.

RNs care for them & complete assessments as the patients wait for evaluations.

Adult & pediatric patients are treated.

Security has a strong partnership & presence with the unit

Baltimore County officer stationed with the Main ED.

Staffed with psychiatric counselors and RNs.

Cross-training to adult inpatient psychiatric and Child & Adolescent Psych Unit provided.

Adult Inpatient Psychiatric Unit Highlights

29 bed unit

Involuntary and voluntary patients

Short stay crisis stabilization unit

Strong partnership with security team

Cross-training to work Psychiatric ED and Child & Adolescent Psychiatric Units

Collaborative and hands-on providers who respect nurses

Welcoming, team-oriented group of nurses

Key Responsibilities

As a Clinical Nurse you will deliver proficient nursing care to patients and families whose needs range from uncomplicated to highly complex. You will identify current and potential complex problems of specific patient populations and critically analyzes trends and changes in patient status and plans appropriate interventions directly or indirectly through other nurses.

What We Offer

• Culture- Collaborative, inclusive, diverse, and supportive work environment.

• Career growth- Career mentoring to help you pursue your passions and gain skills to enhance your value.

• Wellbeing- Competitive salary and Total Rewards benefits to help keep you happy and healthy.

• Reputation- Regional & National recognition, advanced technology, and leading medical innovations.

Qualifications

• ADN, BSN, MSN, or CNL from an accredited School of Nursing required.

• Prior Clinical Nursing Experience preferred. For the full-time night Psych ED role, at least 1 year of inpatient psych, psych ED or ED RN experience strongly preferred. For the PRN role, at least two years of inpatient psychiatric RN experience strongly preferred.

• Active MD RN License or Active Compact State RN and Basic Life Support for Healthcare providers required.

MedStar Health Nursing Benefits

Free parking for associates at all 4 Baltimore hospitals

System-wide RN referral bonus program - up to $6000 per RN

Increased charge, preceptor pay and tuition assistance

Relocation assistance up to $3500 if you live 50 miles away from your location

Why MedStar Health?

At MedStar Health, we understand that our ability to treat others well begins with how we treat each other. We work hard to foster an inclusive and positive environment where our associates feel valued, connected, and empowered. We live up to this promise through:

• Strong emphasis on teamwork - our associates feel connected to each other and our mission as an organization. In return, our effective team environment generates positive patient outcomes and high associate satisfaction ratings that exceed the national benchmark.

• Strategic focus on equity, inclusion, & diversity - we are committed to equity for all people and communities. We continue to build a diverse and inclusive workplace where people feel a sense of belonging and the ability to contribute to equitable care delivery and improved community health outcomes at all levels of the organization.

• Comprehensive total rewards package - including competitive pay, generous paid time off, great health and wellness benefits, retirement savings, education assistance, and so much more.

• More career opportunities closer to home - as the largest healthcare provider in the Baltimore-Washington, D.C. region, there are countless opportunities to grow your career and fulfill your aspirations.

About MedStar Health

MedStar Health is dedicated to providing the highest quality care for people in Maryland and the Washington, D.C., region, while advancing the practice of medicine through education, innovation, and research. Our team of 32,000 includes physicians, nurses, residents, fellows, and many other clinical and non-clinical associates working in a variety of settings across our health system, including 10 hospitals and more than 300 community-based locations, the largest home health provider in the region, and highly respected institutes dedicated to research and innovation. As the medical education and clinical partner of Georgetown University for more than 20 years, MedStar Health is dedicated not only to teaching the next generation of doctors, but also to the continuing education, professional development, and personal fulfillment of our whole team. Together, we use the best of our minds and the best of our hearts to serve our patients, those who care for them, and our communities. It's how we treat people.

MedStar Health is an Equal Opportunity (EO) Employer and assures equal opportunity for all applicants and employees. We hire people to work in different locations, and we comply with the federal, state and local laws governing each of those locations. MedStar Health makes all decisions regarding employment, including for example, hiring, transfer, promotion, compensation, benefit eligibility, discipline, and discharge without regard to any protected status, including race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, sex, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, political affiliations, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local EO laws. If you receive an offer of employment, it is MedStar Health's policy to hire its employees on an at-will basis, which means you or MedStar Health may terminate this relationship at any time, for any reason.