Registered Nurse - Intellectual Disabilities and Autism Unit
Schedule: PRN, Days 7am-7pm, as needed | Job Location Type: In Person
The Intellectual Disabilities and Autism Unit is a specialized inpatient unit for the psychiatric evaluation, stabilization, and treatment of adults with co-occurring developmental and psychiatric disorders. This is a 6-bed unit that offers a behavioral approach to care for these dually diagnosed adults.
What to expect.
- Perform a full range of professional psychiatric nursing services, including assessing, planning, administering, and evaluating patient care in accordance with team treatment plans.
- Administer medical treatment as prescribed by physician.
- Teach 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 treatment team.
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 (RN) in the State of Maryland (or compact state) at time of appointment and continuously while in position.
- Experience in a psychiatric nursing setting preferred but not necessary.
- A passion for working with adults on the Autism Spectrum.
- All new clinical staff will begin their extended clinical orientation/training immediately following your 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!
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