Registered Nurse - The Retreat

$37.08 - $56.83 / hour

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, psychodynamics, 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.

Requirements:

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!

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