Assistant Director- Registered Nurse (Gaithersburg, Day Shift)

Sheppard Pratt MONTGOMRY VLG, MD 20877, US

Sheppard Pratt is searching for a Registered Nurse to serve as Assistant Director for its Health Home program split between Gaithersburg and Lanham, MD.

The Health Home targets populations who are having their behavioral health needs met at Sheppard Pratt’s Day Program, Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Program, or Residential Rehabilitation Program. The team provides an extra layer of care, providing an integrated approach for people who are living with both mental and physical illness.

A more comprehensive description of Sheppard Pratt’s Behavioral Health Home, including the core services that it offers, can be found here.

What to Expect as an Assistant Director

You will coordinate somatic healthcare in tandem with mental illness, emotional disturbance and/or substance use disorder treatment. You will identify the gaps and barriers between behavioral and physical healthcare to develop wellness and prevention initiatives that ensure all care needs are met.

Once assigned a patient, you will ensure the implementation of their treatment plan in partnership with program leadership and staff, the individual, and their support system. You will be asked to:

Monitor treatment plan goals.
Coordinate access to medical providers and hospitals, including admission and discharge.
Ensure patients complete all required assessments, screenings, and immunizations.

In an effort to continually improve patient care, the Assistant Director will also:

Keep abreast of current trends and developments in the field.
Participate in the evaluation of program effectiveness and ensure continuous improvements in the quality of services.
Assist in training of Health Home staff, specifically nurses.
Identify quality improvement opportunities and population-level care management.
Develop and maintain partnership with external entities (hospitals, medical providers, and community organizations) that play a role in treatment plans.

The Perfect Match

The right candidate will have the ability to coordinate healthcare needs to address the whole person. We are searching for someone who has excellent interpersonal skills and a desire to develop connections with mentally ill patients and their family members. Our staff is empowered to grow both professionally and personally while making a difference in our patient’s lives.

Requirements

Must be a Registered Nurse in Maryland at time of application.
Must have 1-3 years of nursing experience.
Must have car insurance and access to a vehicle.

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