Registered Nurse, Psychiatric Emergency, Night Shift, Sign-On Bonus

Job Description
We are looking for RN's with a minimum of 2 years of Psych experience interested in working in Emergency Psych.
NOW OFFERING A 15K SIGN ON BONUS
University of Maryland Medical Center's 24/7 Psychiatric Emergency Services (PES) program isfor people over age 18 who urgently need a psychiatric assessment, evaluation and referral. Services, provided on a walk-in basis, help people toaccess to mental health and addiction recovery resources.
The PES program performs triage, evaluation and admission services. We take a team approach to care, with professionals from psychiatry, social work, psychiatric nursing, chemical dependency and community mental health helping with treatment.
Our services include:
Psychiatric evaluations for the presence of a mental illness
Initial assessments and reassessments
Inpatient admission (if necessary)
Crisis intervention
Referrals (for medical, dental, legal, social or substance abuse services)
Ambulatory detoxification (provided by referral only in conjunction with enrollment in an intensive treatment program)
General Summary
This role is considered the minimum role for all nurses at UMMC who have greater than 12 months experience. This nurse will be competent in the skills/knowledge required and fully participate in unit governance. He/she will practice and adhere to the guidelines specified in the UMMC Professional Nurse Job Charter. Independently provides and coordinates care provided to patients within a clinical specialty. Serves as a fully effective and participative member of the multidisciplinary patient care services team. Demonstrates and models the full range of nursing professional practice in both care provided and in participation in development of strategies to improve patient outcomes, satisfaction with service and cost effectiveness at the unit level. Is accountable to patients and families for the processes and outcomes of care during an episode of care. Is accountable to peers for the advancement of group practice on the unit, and to the nurse manager for the totality of work performance.