Registered Nurse - Partial Hospitalization Program

Job Description

Job Description

Overview

Join a dynamic team making a difference in behavioral health care.

Signet Health, a national behavioral health management company, is seeking an experienced, compassionate and organized Registered Nurse to support our Behavioral Health Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) at MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center in Clinton, MD.

Our Partial Hospitalization Program provides structured, intensive mental health treatment for individuals who need more support than traditional outpatient services can offer. The program also serves as a step-down level of care for patients transitioning from inpatient psychiatric treatment, helping reduce the risk of readmission while supporting recovery and stability.

This is a part-time RN position reporting to both the Executive Director of Behavioral Health Services and the Director of Social Work Services.

Work hours are Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm .

The RN will work as a key member of a multidisciplinary team providing nursing care, patient education, treatment coordination, and support for individuals receiving behavioral health services.

Responsibilities and duties include, but not limited to the following:

• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary treatment team including psychiatrists, nurse practitioners, counselors, and therapists
• Complete and maintain accurate nursing assessments, treatment plans, progress updates, audits, and clinical documentation
• Facilitate psycho-educational groups and complete required documentation
• Provide medication administration and monitor patient response
• Serve as a liaison between physicians, patients, families, and treatment team members regarding medical questions and concerns
• Complete patient intakes and assist with discharge planning
• Participate in individual and family meetings
• Maintain therapeutic relationships with patients, families, physicians, and staff
• Communicate effectively with internal and external partners
• Assist with insurance authorization requests, continued stay reviews, and clinical coordination
• Collaborate with outside agencies regarding referrals, intakes, and program outreach

Responsibilities

Education, Experience & Skills:

• Current, unencumbered license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of Maryland, required
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required
• Minimum four (4) years of related nursing experience
• Behavioral health, psychiatric, or mental health nursing experience preferred
• Current American Heart Association or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
• Strong communication, organizational, and clinical documentation skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary environment

Salary Range:

$40 to $45 per hour

EOE

Qualifications

MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center, Clinton MD is a 182-bed facility providing over 48,000 emergency room visits annually. The Behavioral Health Program includes a 24-bed Adult inpatient unit, a Partial Hospitalization Program and a Behavioral Health section of the Emergency Department.

Southern Maryland offers the peace and comfort of a smaller community with the culture of Washington DC a short 20 minutes away. Historic homes and landmarks comprise the city's main tourism landscape and offer a glimpse into Maryland's early life. Nearby attractions include Andrews Air Force Base and Camp Springs and the National Harbor.