Registered Nurse Morning 2pm-10pm (M-F)

Pay Rate : $38.00-$44.50 per hour (may be determined by both education and experience)

Catholic Charities of Baltimore is currently seeking a Registered Nurse will provide comprehensive health services to children and staff through assessment planning implementation and evaluation of care. This role ensures safe medication administration effective triage crisis intervention and coordination of care with families and multidisciplinary teams. The nurse promotes wellness maintains accurate medical documentation and upholds all clinical safety and regulatory standards. The work schedule is Monday- Friday 2 : 00pm - 10 : 00pm

St. Vincents Villa provides comprehensive residential treatment for children ages 5-13 whose behavioral and emotional needs have not responded to community based interventions and services.

JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Performs all duties utilizing the nursing process of assessment planning implementation and evaluation to maintain high-quality and consistent care delivery.
• Administers medications and treatments in accordance with evidence-based best practices and team plans; monitors and evaluates outcomes to ensure effective interventions.
• Assesses health status and provides clinical nursing care accurately measuring height weight and vital signs and collecting lab specimens as ordered to maintain complete and accurate records.
• Assists the pediatrician in physical assessments and medical reviews; conducts regular rounds to observe children and identify changes in health status.
• Triages and assesses level of need for clients staff volunteers and visitors in routine urgent and emergency situations; provides First aid and performs CPR as needed.
• Provides required TB screenings. designated immunizations (such as Flu shots) and other designated health procedure for clients and employees in compliance with Agency requirements and health regulations.
• Accurately transcribes reviews and documents physician or nurse practitioner orders (written and verbal) ensuring all directives are correctly implemented.
• Assists in ordering storage and maintenance of supplies and equipment ensuring the security cleanliness and readiness of Health Services supplies and equipment.
• Accurately and thoroughly document all work done all contacts procedures and lab reports in medical record; conduct chart audits as needed to ensure compliance.
• Obtains health history upon admission and on an ongoing basis updates validates and clarifies health information. Develops implements and evaluates treatment care plans in accord with program policy and client needs.
• Communicates health related information promptly and clearly to families or guardians to support understanding and continuity of care.
• Provides health education to clients staff and families / guardians to promote wellness self-care and informed participation in health management.
• Works closely with a multidisciplinary team ensuring clear hand-off communication; provides timely updates to staff and guardians regarding client needs and progress emphasizing wellness and strengths.
• Reports all significant activities client information and operational issues to relieve staff and supervisors; promptly notifies the on-call administrator and submits required occurrence reports.
• Anticipates and recognizes emotional disturbance in children and families / guardians and acts accordingly to avoid escalation and maintain a therapeutic environment.
• Manages crisis appropriately by contracting resource staff and or performing crisis intervention techniques according to policy and procedures. Serves as a resource to staff and children in crisis which at times may require the use of restraints as outlined and taught in Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI).
• Provides emotional and physical support to children and staff during crises and assumes unit coverage as needed to maintain safety and stability.
• Assists in orienting and training new staff as assigned modeling best practices and reinforcing adherence to program policies and standards of care.
• Performs other duties as assigned. PROGRAM SPECIFIC DUTIES

Employees working in the following program(s) or position(s) have responsibilities that are in addition to the above core duties and responsibilities. These include but are not limited to :

St. Vincents Villa

Performs duties in a residential setting with 24-hour nursing coverage needs.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS :

REQUIRED SKILLS & ABILITIES :

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORK ENVIRONMENT :

We offer a wide range of benefits to meet the ever-changing needs of our employees including but not limited to :

Join Catholic Charities of Baltimore where you will be an important member of a trauma-informed care organization that promotes a culture of safety empowerment healing and self-care and that believes that every person has infinite worth and promise.

Catholic Charities is an equal opportunity employer

Key Skills

EMR Systems,Hospital Experience,Acute Care,ICU Experience,Hospice Care,Workers' Compensation Law,Home Care,Nursing,Catheterization,Critical Care Experience,Medication Administration,Tube Feeding

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Hourly Salary Salary : 38 - 44