Registered Nurse (RN) - Intellectual Disabilities and Autism Unit - Towson, MD - (36 hours a week - 12 hour shifts, Day/Eve) in Carney, MD

The Intellectual Disabilities and Autism Unit is a specialized inpatient unit for the psychiatric evaluation, stabilization, and treatment of adults with co-occurring developmental and psychiatric disorders. This is a 6-bed unit that offers a behavioral approach to care for these dually diagnosed adults. Responsibilities: o Perform a full range of professional psychiatric nursing services, including assessing, planning, administering, and evaluating patient care in accordance with team treatment plans. o Administer medical treatment as prescribed by physician. o Teach and provide psychosocial support to patients and their families. o Provide day-to-day clinical direction to assigned Mental Health Workers or other paraprofessional staff. o Document and report patient progress to treatment team. Requirements: o Must possess a current license as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of Maryland (or compact state) at time of appointment and continuously while in position. o Experience in a psychiatric nursing setting preferred but not necessary. o A passion for working with Adults on the Autism Spectrum. o All new clinical staff will begin their extended clinical orientation/training immediately following your first day of employment. #LI-SH1 #IND123