Registered Nurse Charge Psychiatric
About The Position
Join Us in Making a Difference at DJS! The Maryland Department of Juvenile Services (DJS) is dedicated to transforming young lives, creating safer communities, and fostering equitable systems. We are seeking passionate individuals for the role of Registered Nurse Charge Psychiatric, so come join our team and make a meaningful impact on youth and the community at DJS! As the Registered Nurse Charge Psychiatric, you will provide comprehensive nursing care to youth in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act, DJS Health Care Standards and Operational Procedures, and DJS policies. You will perform nursing assessments, administer medications and treatments, respond to youth health needs, and support the delivery of safe, timely, and clinically appropriate care within a behavioral health setting.
Requirements
- Current license as a Registered Nurse from the Maryland State Board of Nursing, 4140 Patterson Avenue, Baltimore, Maryland 21215 or possess a current multi-state license in party states that candidates have declared as primary states of residence.
- Two (2) years of experience as a Registered Nurse, one (1) year of which must have been in the Psychiatric option.
- Possess a motor vehicle operator’s license valid in the State of Maryland.
- Successfully complete cardiopulmonary resuscitation training and maintain current certification.
Nice To Haves
- Experience providing psychiatric or behavioral health nursing care in a juvenile justice, residential, inpatient, or other structured care setting
- Any relevant training or certification in psychiatric nursing, trauma-informed care, crisis intervention, de-escalation, or suicide prevention
- Experience with behavioral health medication management, including psychotropic medications, medication monitoring, and recognizing potential adverse effects or clinical changes
Responsibilities
- Performing nursing assessments for newly admitted youth, completing admission testing, collecting laboratory specimens, and responding to youth requesting nursing care
- Transcribing physician and nurse practitioner orders and administering medications and treatments in accordance with medical orders while maintaining accurate medication administration records
- Documenting youth health records and related logs using timely, accurate, and legally appropriate SOAPE terminology
- Entering and maintaining current youth health information in ASSIST and ImmuNet and filing health records in accordance with applicable requirements
- Teaching health education classes to youth as assigned
- Assisting with employee health initiatives, including PPD testing and vaccinations
- Maintaining required training and continuing education units (CEUs)
- Participating in performance evaluations as assigned
Benefits
- STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
