Nurse Graduate-Rotating (Inpatient Neurobehavioral Unit)

Kennedy Krieger Institute•Baltimore, MD

4d•$27 - $47

About The Position

The Nurse Graduate works in the Neurobehavioral Unit (NBU), a specialized 16-bed inpatient unit for assessing and treating children and young adults with severe, treatment-resistant behavioral disorders. Patients may have autism spectrum disorder, developmental delay, intellectual disability, sleep, seizure, or feeding disorders; stereotypic movement disorder with self-injurious behavior; and genetic, metabolic, or chromosomal disorders. The unit provides integrated behavioral and pharmacological interventions to patients from across the country and around the world. The position is 36 hours per week, working three 12-hour shifts on a rotating schedule: day (7:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.), late day (11:00 a.m.–11:30 p.m.), and night (7:00 p.m.–7:30 a.m.). The role includes a 14-week competency-based orientation with preceptors and a mentorship program. Training covers patient- and family-centered, culturally competent care; communication with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary team; and clinical skills and safety practices used on the NBU. The stated pay range is USD $26.99–$46.92 per hour.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
A BSN, or enrollment in a BSN program with completion required within 2½ years of the hiring date.
Current CPR certification that includes hands-on skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience with pediatric and/or developmentally disabled populations is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide high-quality, patient- and family-centered care.
Communicate effectively with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary team.
Perform or learn management of G-tubes and seizures; blood draws and specimen collection; EKG collection; medication administration; and vital-sign collection.
Provide pre- and post-care for electroconvulsive therapy (ECT).
Apply and remove protective equipment, including arm restraints, Posey mitts, waterproof arm restraints, gloves, knee pads, neck rolls, and singlets.
Identify unsafe behaviors, including aggression, dangerous acts, and self-injurious behaviors, and provide appropriate interventions as trained on the NBU.
Provide culturally competent care to patients and families from across the United States and around the world.

Benefits

$10,500 per year in tuition advancement/reimbursement for employees earning undergraduate or graduate degrees, prorated for employees working 16–39 hours per week.
A 50% college tuition grant for eligible dependents, up to $32,000 per year, for eligible employees budgeted 30–40 hours per week with at least five years of service.
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 master’s degree.
Bonus incentive for nursing certification.
Medical, dental, and vision coverage beginning the month after attending HR.
Enhanced mental health benefits.
401(k) automatic 3% employer-funded base contribution, with an additional 1.5%–3% based on years of service.
Sick and vacation accrual beginning on the first day of work.
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account.
Childcare assistance of $2,000 for each eligible child through age 6 and $600 for each child age 7–10.
Self-scheduling.
Progressive career ladder with salary increase.
Program to earn free continuing education units (CEUs).
Free secure and monitored parking.