Registered Nurse - Retreat

Position: Registered Nurse - The Retreat
Schedule:

32 hours weekly, 7am - 3pm and 3pm - 11pm with rotating weekends |

Job Location Type:
In Person
** The Retreat*
* ** at Sheppard Pratt
** consists of a 22 bed residential program nationally renowned for expert care. The Retreat is designed for patients seeking a comprehensive evaluation and intensive treatment experience in a psychotherapeutic milieu, unencumbered by the payment policies of third parties in order to give our residents a chance to make meaningful progress toward recovery.

The Retreat offers an elegantly appointed setting in a specially renovated space on Sheppard Pratt's main campus in Towson (Baltimore County). Residents stay for an intermediate length of several weeks to several months.  The Retreat embodies a multi-disciplinary treatment approach to a variety of psychiatric conditions that can be treated safely and effectively in a voluntary, unlocked environment. These psychiatric conditions may include mood disorders, personality disorders, anxiety disorders, and/or co-occurring disorders including substance-use disorders.

Individualized treatment consists of the following elements:
* Psychopharmacological interventions
* Intensive individual psychotherapy and family therapy
* Group therapy including DBT, psycho dynamics, recreation therapy, art therapy, Eastern movement and meditative practices, and other evidence-based group therapies
* Co-occurring Program as indicated for some individuals

What to expect.

As a Registered Nurse at The Retreat you will perform a full range of professional psychiatric nursing services, including:
* Participating in assessing, planning, administering, and evaluating patient care in accordance with team treatment plans.
* Administering medical treatment as prescribed by physician
* Teaching and providing psychosocial support to patients and their families
* Providing day-to-day clinical direction to assigned Mental Health Workers or other paraprofessional staff
* Documenting and reporting patient progress to treatment team
* Transporting residents to appointments and activities on and off campus
* Conducting therapeutic groups for residents
* Attending to emergency codes throughout hospital

What you’ll get from us. At Sheppard Pratt, you will work alongside a multi-disciplined team led by a bold vision to change lives. We offer:
* An extended clinical orientation led by Sheppard Pratt’s Clinical Education Department to prepare you for the responsibilities of your role.
* A commitment to 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)
* Generous mileage reimbursement program

The pay range for this position is **$37.08 minimum to $56.83 maximum**.  Pay for this position is determined on a number of factors, including but not limited to, years and level of related experience. What we need from you.
* Must possess a
** current license as a Registered Nurse in the State of Maryland** (or compact state) at time of appointment and continuously while in position.
* Experience in a psychiatric nursing setting preferred.
* Must be available to work
** day and evening shifts on weekdays as well as every other weekend** (Saturday & Sunday).
* ** Must be eligible for a Sheppard Pratt driver's license
** in order to transport patients as needed.  + If you have 2 or more points on your driving record you may not qualify for this license.
* ** AHA CPR required before first day of employment
**** WHY SHEPPARD PRATT?
** At Sheppard Pratt, we are more than just a workplace. We are a community of healthcare professionals who are dedicated to providing hope and healing to individual’s facing life’s challenges. Join us and be a part of a mission that changes lives!