PRN Staff Nurse Day Hospital (Day Shift-Child and Adolescent Day Hospital)

If you are a job seeker with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, you will find the contact information to request the appropriate accommodation by visiting the following our Accessibility Accomodation for Applicants page. PRN Staff Nurse Day Hospital (Day Shift-Child and Adolescent Day Hospital) Posted on August 7, 2026 Locations Showing 1 location Hospital - Towson, Towson, MD 21204, USA Nursing Part-Time Requisition #: PRNST012444 Description Schedule: PRN, Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. Type: In Person A day hospital is a psychiatric program patients attend during weekdays, returning to the comfort of home in the evenings and on weekends. It is a less intensive level of care than inpatient but provides more support than an outpatient setting. Many people we serve find that day hospital treatment is a helpful step down from inpatient care before returning to daily life or that it is an effective intensity of treatment to help avoid an inpatient stay. At a Sheppard Pratt day hospital, care consists of both individual and group treatment. The Day Hospitals are group-based programs. Patients attend multiple group therapeutic sessions throughout the day. Day Hospitals are located on the Towson and Baltimore Washington Campus for Sheppard Pratt. Treatment offerings at Sheppard Pratt’s Day Hospitals include: Family meeting/collaborative care with family, friends, and/or significant others Group treatment, which can include modalities like: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Medication Education, Recreation/activity, Psychoeducation Supportive counseling What to expect. Lead daily psychoeducational groups to enhance the therapeutic impact on patients and to improve group skills. Interview patients and assesses their functional level according to professional standards. Be responsible for creating and reviewing all Master Treatment Plans (MTPs). Interview patients and assesses their functional level according to professional standards. Recognize alterations in patient physiological and psychological status; initiates action as indicated. Observe self-administration of medication and perform medical treatments as prescribed by a physician or as indicated by patient’s condition. Instruct patients and families on mental health issues, treatments, procedures, plans of care, home care methods and techniques necessary for continuing patient care and rehabilitation. Work closely with other members of the treatment team (e.g., provider, therapist, mental health specialists, occupational/recreational therapists) to plan care and report concerns. Participates in team and staff meetings. Complete written documentation and data entry into the electronic medical record (EMR) to record patient behaviors, vital signs, and observations in compliance with Hospital and program standards. Complete all documentation so that it is legible, accurate, complete, timely, and in accordance with Hospital & program standards. Participate in the evaluation of program effectiveness and efficiency and works to ensure continuous improvements in the quality of services. 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) Pay for this position is determined on a number of factors, including but not limited to, years and level of related experience as a registered nurse What we need from you. Work requires knowledge of nursing theory, principles, and practice and basic computer usage skills - acquired through graduation from an accredited program of nursing. Must have AHA approved Basic Life Support/CPR certification for healthcare workers at time of hire and throughout employment. Work requires possession of a current license as a Registered Nurse in the State of Maryland at the time of appointment and continuously throughout tenure in position. Work requires 1 year RN experience to acquire necessary familiarity with policies, nursing procedures, and techniques within assigned patient care area and meet the core competencies (as defined on the competency assessment form) required for working with child & adolescent, patient population. Position requires analytical ability and sound nursing knowledge for the effective formulation of nursing care plans, implementation of care, and appropriate documentation of pertinent information regarding patient's condition. The pay range for this position is $31.74 minimum to $50.68 maximum. Pay for this position is determined on a number of factors, including but not limited to, years and level of related experience as a registered nurse.

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