Nurse Graduate, Inpatient

Kennedy Krieger Institute•Baltimore, MD

2d•$31 - $56•Onsite

About The Position

The Pediatric Rehabilitation/Feeding Unit provides 24-hour medical, nursing, respiratory and intensive therapy services. The Neurorehabilitation program treats patients ranging from infants to young adults with brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, chronic pain disorders, recovering from orthopedic surgery, and complex medical conditions. This position is 36 hours per week, three 12-hour shifts, Day (7:00am-7:30pm)/Night (7:00pm-7:33am) rotation.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
BSN or enrolled in a BSN program to be completed within 2 ½ years of hiring date.
Current CPR certification that included hands on skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience with pediatric and/or developmentally disabled population.

Responsibilities

Provide 24-hour medical, nursing, respiratory and intensive therapy services.
Treat patients ranging from infants to young adults with brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, chronic pain disorders, recovering from orthopedic surgery, and complex medical conditions.
Perform skills related to: IV insertion, blood draws, trach suctioning, trach changes, mechanical ventilation, central lines, tube feeds through NG/GT/JT/Peg tube, dressing changes, wound vac, positioning, transferring, donning/ removing orthotics, and emergency situations.
Provide high quality patient and family-centered care.
Utilize effective communication with patients, families and the interdisciplinary team.
Provide culturally competent care when working with patients and families.

Benefits

$10,500/year tuition advancement/reimbursement for employees earning undergrad and graduate degrees (pro-rated for 16-39 hours/week)
50% college tuition grant for dependents up to $32,000/year for eligible employees budgeted 30-40 hours per week who have 5 years of service or more.
Recently increased differentials
Student loan repayment for employees budgeted 30-40 hours per week ($100 per month up to $10,500)
Bonus incentive for a masters degree
Bonus incentive for nursing certification
Medical, Dental, Vision (active the month after you attend HR)
Enhanced Mental Health Benefits
401K Automatic 3% employer-funded “base contribution” with additional 1.5%-3% based on years of service
Sick and Vacation accrual upon first day of work
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (Child Care Spending Account)
$2,000 for each eligible child through the age of 6; $600 for each child age 7-10
Self-scheduling
Progressive Career Ladder with salary increase
Program to earn free CEUs
Free secure and monitored parking
14 week, competency based orientation with the assistance of preceptors
Mentorship program
Kennedy Krieger is an approved site for the Nurse Corps Loan Repayment program!