Registered Nurse (RN) Per Diem (PRN) Psychiatric Partial Hospitalization Program

General Summary of Position

Unit Highlights

The MedStar Georgetown Psychiatric Partial Hospital Program (PPHP) is an intensive treatment program for people with an acute psychiatric illness. The program can be used as a transition for patients being discharged from an inpatient hospitalization or as an intervention for patients who require more intensive care than they can receive in the outpatient setting.

Staff consists of an attending psychiatrist, three masters' prepared registered nurses, a masters' prepared art therapist/case manager, a master's prepared psychiatric occupational therapist and an administrative assistant. As MedStar Georgetown is an academic teaching facility, there are also psychiatric residents, neurology residents, medical students, student art therapists and student occupational therapists working in the PPHP. A personalized interdisciplinary treatment plan is provided to help patients gain control over their symptoms and develop more effective coping skills. The staff meets three times a week to develop the treatment plans for each patient, evaluate the efficacy of the treatment, and to make additional recommendations upon completion of the treatment.

Key Responsibilities

The program is seeking a Baccalaureate prepared nurse with experience in day treatment and/or case management to assist with case management duties and to run 1 to 2 Nursing groups per week (Education groups and Discharge planning groups).

Schedule

Program Hours: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday
No weekends or holidays
4 or 8 hour shifts; 1 to 2 shifts per week
Opportunity for 8-16 hours per week

What We Offer

• Culture- Collaborative, inclusive, diverse, and supportive work environment.
• Career growth- Career mentoring to help you pursue your passions and gain skills to enhance your value.
• Wellbeing- Competitive salary and Total Rewards benefits to help keep you happy and healthy.
• Reputation- Regional & National recognition, advanced technology, and leading medical innovations.

Qualifications

• ADN, BSN, MSN, or CNL from an accredited School of Nursing required.BSN preferred.
• Two years of behavioral health nursing required. Experience in case management and/or care coordination required. Experience working in a partial hospitalization program, day program, or intensive outpatient program required.
• Active DC RN License and Basic Life Support for Healthcare providers required.

This position has a hiring range of $38.00 - $63.30