Registered Nurse; RN) Inpatient Psychiatry
Listed on 2026-09-27
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Nursing
RN Nurse
Location: Northern
About the Job Unit Details
The Inpatient Psychiatry Unit (5 West) at Med Star Georgetown University Hospital offers in-depth evaluation and acute care treatment of the broad range of psychiatric disorders. 5 West coordinates all patient care through an interdisciplinary team of healthcare professionals, including psychiatrists, nurses, mental health counselors, occupational and art therapists and case managers. The unit houses a 13-bed, acute care, voluntary adult program and is located on the fifth floor of the Main Building.
The nurses on 5 West organize and implement the daily care for each patient, collaborating with physicians, administering medications, attending the daily interdisciplinary treatment rounds, assessing patients on a continual basis and evaluating the effectiveness of the care.
As a Clinical Nurse, you will provide skilled, compassionate care to patients and families across a spectrum of needs—from routine to highly complex. You will assess evolving patient conditions, identify actual and potential health concerns, and develop appropriate care plans. Interventions may be delivered directly or coordinated through collaboration with other members of the nursing team.
Nursing Benefits- Nationally recognized nurse wellbeing resources
- Retirement plans with match
- Systemwide referral bonus program—up to $6,000 for each RN and up to $4,000 for each LPN that joins Med Star Health
- Relocation assistance up to $5,000
- Flexible PRN (per diem) Scheduling
- Free on campus parking
- ADN, BSN, MSN, or CNL from an accredited School of Nursing required. BSN preferred.
- 2-3 years of hospital-based, inpatient behavioral health unit RN experience required. Adult experience preferred.
- Active DC RN License and Basic Life Support for Healthcare providers required (AHA or American Red Cross).
This position has a hiring range of USD $42.00 - USD $69.42 /Hr.
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