Registered Nurse

Weekly outpatient therapy isn't always enough, and a trip to the ER isn't the only answer. Patients and their families rely on Compass Health Center when in crisis – every day, we help people overcome depression, anxiety, suicidality, obsessions/compulsions, trauma, chronic pain, and other obstacles in order for our patients to live freely.

About This Role 

As the largest provider of PHP/IOP programs and psychiatric services in Illinois, Compass Health Center is one of the fastest-growing behavioral health organizations in the country. We are thrilled to expand our exceptionally innovative and highly distinguished programs that redefine our industry and raise the standard for comprehensive care. Launched in September 2023, our newest location in Silver Spring, MD, is already home to top local talent in behavioral health care. This interdisciplinary team of trailblazers will build our adolescent, and adult programs from the ground up alongside the leadership of well-established clinicians, psychiatrists, nurse practitioners, and nurses working in PHP/IOP behavioral health care for the past decade.       

We are seeking a Registered Nurse to join our team. In partnership with the rest of the Silver Spring team, you will play a key role in building and shaping a strong culture at the location. The schedule for this role is Monday thru Friday 11am-7pm.  

What You’ll Do: 

• Medication administration 
• Nursing Assessments 
• Measuring & recording vitals 
• Phone triage 
• Performing basic materials management functions to include ordering and stocking of supplies 
• Maintaining medication inventory 
• Provide health, wellness, and medication education
• Assessment and medical care of illnesses, injuries, and potential side effects
• management of special health care needs, including but not limited to asthma, diabetes, and allergies.
• Responsible for infection control and prevention measures
• Abides by compliance standards of care  and supports the evaluation of care provided
• Coordination of care with outpatient providers
• Recording patient history and medical findings 
• Assisting providers with writing laboratory orders and retrieving results 
• Assisting with the completion of medical documentation for patients and their families 
• Coordinating with insurance companies for medication and diagnostic prior authorizations 
• Assisting providers with prescription refills 
• Specimen collection 
• Provide support & assistance to the organization’s committees 
• Provide support and assistance during crisis or emergency situations
• Perform other duties as requested 

Who You Are: 

• Hold a BSN degree 
• Registered Nurse with current licensure to practice in Maryland 
• Are certified in Healthcare Provider CPR 
• Have a minimum of 1 year of Hospital Experience (preferred) 
• Mental health experience (preferred)  
• Possess excellent therapeutic communication skills 
• Frequently required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach forward with hands and arms 
• Often required to sit and stoop, kneel, or crouch  
• The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds  

We are committed to a fair and equitable work environment. The expected compensation range for this role is below. This range includes multiple career path levels across the organization; where you fall in the range is dependent upon a number of factors including, but not limited to, your years of experience, type of experience, location, and education/certifications. Compass reserves the right to update these ranges.

Compensation$31—$41 USD

We know job descriptions can be intimidating, so if this sounds like an opportunity for you, please don't hesitate to apply! 

Who We Are 

Compass Health Center is a recognized leader in crisis-level mental health, bringing passion, connection, and patient-centered care to the Partial Hospitalization and Intensive Outpatient space (PHP/IOP). Based in Chicagoland, we serve hundreds of patients every day, ranging from ages 5 through adulthood, in our onsite facilities or through our flourishing virtual programming. Compass fills a critical gap between outpatient and inpatient care through an intermediate level of Behavioral Healthcare.  

A few more things we want you to know: our values are super important to us, and hopefully will be to you, too. Cultural humility, teamwork, continuous improvement, connection, patient centered care, passion, innovation, and agility sho