Registered Nurse - The Retreat

Schedule: 40 hours weekly, 7a.m.- 3 p.m. and 3 p.m- 11p.m. with rotating weekends. Type: In Person.

The Retreatat 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.

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!

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