- 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 - Day Shift - 12 hour shifts 7a
- 730p / 830a
- 9p JOB
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 &
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: _X_Sitting _X_Standing _X_Bending ___Climbing _X_Reaching _X_Pulling _X_Pushing _X_Stooping _X_Walking _X_Lifting: ___0-25lbs ___26-50lbs. _X_more than 50lbs. _X_Working 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 _X__frequently ___N/A Contact with ionizing radiation ___yes _X_no Exposure to infection, biochemical, hazardous waste _X_yes ___no Position requires use of protective equipment, including latex-free gloves _X_yes __no Position requires travel between system locations ___yes _X_no (except in extreme emergencies) This
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
$38.11 (Flat Rate) Other Compensation (if applicable): Review the 2025-2026 UMMS Benefits Guide Like many employers, UMMS is being targeted by cybercriminals impersonating our recruiters and offering fake job opportunities. We will never ask for banking details, personal identification, or payment via email or text. If you suspect fraud, please contact us at careers@umms.edu.
days shift