What are the responsibilities and job description for the New Grad RN - Inpatient Psych Unit position at Johns Hopkins Medicine?
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Weekly Working Hours: 240 hours per 6-week schedule
Shifts: 12-hour day/night rotating shifts
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Job Details:
The Johns Hopkins Hospital—Meyer 3 Acute Inpatient Psychiatric Unit and Psychiatric Emergency Department is a high-intensity, 22-bed unit that provides care to adults with a wide range of psychiatric disorders, including schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, severe mental illnesses, and addictions. This role offers the unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in inpatient and emergency psychiatric settings, with most patients admitted through the dedicated psychiatry emergency department.
In this position, you'll begin training within the inpatient unit, building your expertise before cross-training to the psychiatric emergency department. Here, you'll deliver rapid evaluation, assessment, and treatment for a diverse population. You'll also play a vital role in supporting patients' recovery journeys, connecting those with addictions to specialized programs, and ensuring continuity of care for general psychiatric patients through community referrals. Additionally, you'll lead therapeutic groups, guiding patients toward stability and wellness. This is a dynamic role for someone passionate about making a difference in the field of mental health.
Qualifications:
- Associate degree in Nursing required
- Applicants with an Associate’s degree in nursing from an accredited nursing program may be considered, provided they are enrolled in an accredited BSN/MSN program within 1 year of hire and complete the degree within 4 years of hire
- Active Maryland or Compact RN license is required
- BLS CPR certification required
- No RN work experience required; psych practicum and/or CNE/PCT experience preferred
We’re proud to offer a robust benefits package that supports your health, growth, and well-being. Discover our full offerings and costs here: mybenefitsjhhs.com
What Awaits You:
- Competitive pay and benefits that support you at every stage of your life and career.
- Retirement plans with employer contributions to help you plan confidently for the future.
- Generous time off so you can unplug, recharge, and enjoy life outside of work.
- Access to world-class facilities and innovative technology that fuel your curiosity.
- Endless opportunities to advance your career as part of the Johns Hopkins team.
- All New Graduate RNs will be automatically enrolled in our yearlong accredited Nurse Residency Program to facilitate your successful transition into professional nursing practice
Salary Range: Minimum 36.07/hour - Maximum 54.28/hour. Compensation will be commensurate with equity and experience for roles of similar scope and responsibility. In cases where the range is displayed as a $0 amount, salary discussions will occur during candidate screening calls, before any subsequent compensation discussion is held between the candidate and any hiring authority.
The Hospital reserves the right to modify employee schedules as needed.
We are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment, where we embrace and celebrate our differences, where all employees feel valued, contribute to our mission of serving the community, and engage in equitable healthcare delivery and workforce practices.
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