About this role
Job Description
JOB TITLE: RN – Behavioral Health PRN Crisis Center JOB CODE: 9637
DEPARTMENT: Crisis Center STATUS: Non-Exempt
DATE CREATED: 3/19 DATE REVISED: 5/19
Approved by: Human Resources and Regional Director, Outpatient and Social Work Services
Work Schedule - Must be able to work nights. - Nights and Days shift coverage 12 hour shifts - 7p - 7:30a
JOB SUMMARY: This role utilizes the nursing process to triage, direct and deliver psychiatric and mental health care to the population in the Crisis Center.
MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Education & Training: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing is required; Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred. Currently licensed RN in the state of Maryland. BLS certification is required.
Work Orientation & Experience: Two (2) years of previous nursing experience is required. Previous psychiatric nursing/mental health experience is preferred.
Skills & Abilities: Ability to: a) convey effective verbal and written communications; b) follow directions; c) organize and manage time effectively setting appropriate priorities; d) to make independent decisions consistent with current policies, procedures and nursing standards; e) perform simple mathematical functions correctly; f) adapt hours of availability to variable and changing needs of the hospital, including all shifts; g) effectively function as a member of a collaborative team; and h) respond to emergency situations appropriately, i) perform lab draws and urine drug screens as ordered.
REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS
Supervised by: Manager, Behavioral Health Crisis Center
Supervision provided to: None.
PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT/WORKING CONDITIONS
XSitting XStanding XBending Climbing XReaching XPulling
XPushing XStooping XWalking
XLifting: 0-25lbs 26-50lbs. Xmore than 50lbs.
XWorking with a computer terminal
Exposure to substantial temperature changes
Work in a confined space
Work around high noise levels
Contact with bodily fluids (blood borne pathogens)
rarely sometimes Xfrequently N/A
Contact with ionizing radiation yes Xno
Exposure to infection, biochemical, hazardous waste Xyes no
Position requires use of protective equipment, including latex-free gloves Xyes no
Position requires travel between system locations yes X_no (except in extreme emergencies)
This job description identifies the general nature and scope of work to be performed. UM UCH reserves the right to revise all or any part of this job description and to add or eliminate essential job functions at any time. Designation of any job duty as an essential function is not intended as an assurance or guarantee that a team member has any right to perform the particular job duty, except as required by UM UCH.
Benefits
Compensation:
Pay Range: $38.11 (Flat Rate)
Other Compensation (if applicable):
Review the 2025-2026 UMMS Benefits Guide
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