Registered Nurse (Adult General Psych), Day Shift, Behavioral Health

Shady Grove Medical Center - Behavioral Health seeks to hire an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) who will embrace our mission to extend God’s care through the ministry of physical, mental, and spiritual healing. Qualified candidates (current non-AHC employees) will be eligible for a $10,000 sign-on bonus (paid over 3 installments). Responsibilities Educate patients and family through the continuum of care while also striving to advance their own knowledge and skills through careful consideration of feedback and guidance provided by more senior nurses and the Clinical Nurse Manager. Serve as role models to Level I nurses and use electronic resources to support best practices in patient care. Demonstrate professionalism, adhere to ANA standards of practice, and exemplify the Adventist HealthCare values as they fulfill our nursing mission and vision. Use equipment and technology correctly, delegate non-nursing duties appropriately, and maximize efficiency and effectiveness. Develop a plan of care according to patient population. Identify impending changes in patient condition accurately and initiate corrective action. Mentor students, colleagues and team members in patient-centered care. Conduct purposeful rounding from patient and family perspective. Conduct efficient literature searches and apply findings appropriately to practice. Identify opportunities for improvement in clinical care and participate in change of practice based on evidence. Qualifications Graduate of an accredited nursing program. Passing score on NCLEX. Minimum 1 year of RN experience required. Current Maryland State nursing license. Active American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required. Over 2 years as a Behavioral Health Registered Nurse experience preferred. ACLS, PALS, NRP as required by specialty area. Work Schedule and Compensation Full-time, 36 hrs/week. Typical daily schedule 6:45 am-7:15 pm, three 12-hour shifts per week. Day shifts with rotating weekend and holiday requirements. Shift differential eligible. Sign-on bonus: $10,000 paid over 3 installments (at 90 days, 1 year, and 2 years of hire date). Pay range: $37.00 - $55.00 per hour. Benefits Work-life balance through non-rotating shifts. Recognition and rewards for professional expertise. Free employee parking. Medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage for employees and eligible dependents effective on date of hire. Employer-paid short- and long-term disability, basic life insurance, and AD&D (short-term disability buy-up available). Paid time off. Employer retirement contribution and match after 1-year eligibility with a 3-year vesting period. Voluntary benefits: flexible spending accounts, legal plans, life, pet, auto, home, long-term care, and critical illness & accident insurance. Subsidized childcare at participating childcare centers. Tuition reimbursement. Employee Assistance Program (EAP) support. Equal Employment Opportunity Adventist HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We are committed to attracting, engaging, and developing the best people to cultivate our mission-centric culture. Our goal is to have a welcoming, equitable, and safe place to work and grow for all employees, no matter their background. AHC does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy and related medical conditions, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants who wish to request accommodations for disabilities or religious belief should contact the Support Center HR Office. COVID-19 Vaccination Adventist HealthCare strongly recommends all applicants to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 before commencing employment. Applicants may be required to furnish proof of vaccination. #J-18808-Ljbffr