Requisition Number 2026-5984
Type of Position Full-Time
Location Washington DC
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Overview
The Inpatient Adult Behavioral Health & Psychiatry program provides a therapeutic environment through individualized treatment. The Registered Nurse promotes and restores patients health by completing the nursing process collaborating with physicians and multidisciplinary team members providing physical and psychological support to patients and families and supervising assigned team members as necessary.
Major Duties and Essential Functions
Educating patients and their family members
Documenting all treatments medications and other patient care aspects in medical records
Responding to emergency psychiatric situations
Conducting screenings and evaluations and monitoring patients
Administering medications and monitoring responses to medication
Following the Doctors orders and treatment plans
Communicating & collaborating with other medical professionals and care team members
Requirements
Qualifications
Graduation from an accredited nursing program.
Licensed by the Board of Nurse Examiners for The District of Columbia.
One year Adult Psych andor Chemical Dependency nursing experience preferred.
Psychiatric mental health certification a plus. Articulate verbal communication and strong written skills.
Proficient computer skills required Cerner Medconnect experience preferred.
American Heart Association BLS certification.
Salary
89612 to 109526salary is based on experience
EOE
Hospital
Program Description
Hospital
Program Description
MedStar Washington Hospital Center is a 912-bed acute care hospital and part of the. MedStar Health system. The system combines the best aspects of academic medicine research and innovation with a complete spectrum of clinical services to advance patient care. As the largest healthcare provider in Maryland and the Washington D.C. region MedStar Healths 10 hospitals MedStar Health Research Institute and a comprehensive scope of health-related organizations are recognized regionally and nationally for excellence in medical care. MedStar Health has one of the largest graduate medical education programs in the country training 1100 medical residents annually and is the medical education and clinical partner of Georgetown University.
| Location | Washington, DC |