Delegating RN (Jaycee's Early Learning Center)

The Arc Prince George's County•Upper Marlboro, MD

11d•$41 - $46

About The Position

The Delegating RN provides nursing support and case management for assigned children in the Jaycee’s Early Learning Center Therapeutic Child Care Program. The RN participates in individuals’ IP teams as needed and teaches and supervises staff performing delegated nursing tasks. The role provides health oversight, preventive care, and individualized medical support while promoting children’s health, development, and social-emotional well-being. The RN develops and updates personalized health care plans for children with ongoing medical issues and complex needs; administers medications and performs nursing procedures within applicable scope-of-practice rules, regulations, orders, and program policies; and coordinates care with families, healthcare providers, therapists, and program staff. The RN trains nursing and childcare staff on delegated procedures, medication administration, emergency response, infection control, and child-specific medical needs. The position also maintains confidential health records, supports developmental monitoring and referrals, educates families, and helps maintain a safe, healthy, and nurturing environment. The role is full-time, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The listed salary range is $40.87–$45.67, and the posting also states a salary of up to $95,000. The location is listed as Main Office – Largo, Maryland, and Jaycee’s Early Learning Center.

Requirements

Active RN licensure in the State of Maryland.
Two years of clinical nursing experience.
Thorough knowledge of the Maryland Nurse Practice Act regarding delegation of nursing functions.
Ability to use basic Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Strong interpersonal skills and professional, respectful communication with staff, individuals, families, and others involved in participants’ care.
Strong clinical skills.
Commitment to the person-centered process for developing and implementing services and support.
Ability to overcome obstacles, complete tasks successfully, and learn and apply new information quickly.
Ability to collaborate cooperatively as a member of IP teams and workplace teams.
Ability to express disagreement tactfully and sensitively.
Flexibility in balancing responsibilities and handling changes in duties and responsibilities according to participant needs and agency needs.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing from an accredited school of nursing, preferred.
One year of experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities or in pediatrics, preferred.
One year of supervisory experience with unlicensed assistive personnel, preferred.

Responsibilities

Create and update personalized health care plans for children with ongoing medical issues, allergies, seizures, feeding challenges, and other complex needs.
Administer medications and perform nursing procedures within the scope of practice, state regulations, healthcare-provider orders, and program policies.
Collaborate with families, physicians, therapists, and program staff to meet each child’s needs.
Oversee and train nursing staff on specialized medical procedures, including tube feeding, nebulizer treatments, seizure management, and other physician-ordered treatments.
Ensure emergency protocols are in place for children with complex medical needs.
Train childcare staff to recognize illness and respond to infection prevention and control needs, universal precautions, emergencies, and child-specific medical needs.
Maintain confidential records according to HIPPA and MSDE requirements.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members, including special educators and occupational, speech, and physical therapists and behavior analysts; train staff based on their recommendations and ensure medical needs are incorporated into individualized support plans.
Educate families about healthcare needs and treatments, and provide health education and resources to support children’s progress and individualized support strategies.
Support a safe, healthy, and nurturing environment that promotes children’s physical and social-emotional well-being.
Identify and monitor children who may need additional health oversight, developmental screening, or referral for further evaluation.
Document health concerns, referrals, and follow-up activities while maintaining confidentiality.
Monitor children’s health and developmental progress.
Promote infection control, hygiene, nutrition, and healthy childcare practices.
Maintain accurate health records, medication records, and nursing documentation.
Support the Pyramid Model by promoting safe, nurturing environments and positive social-emotional development.
Provide nursing case management for assigned children, participate in individuals’ IP teams as needed, and teach and supervise staff performing delegated nursing tasks.