Registered Nurse PRN - Villa Maria School

Catholic Charities of Baltimore•Timonium, MD

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Catholic Charities of Baltimore is seeking a Registered Nurse PRN to provide comprehensive health services to children and staff at Villa Maria School. This role involves assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care, ensuring safe medication administration, effective triage, crisis intervention, and coordination with families and multidisciplinary teams. The nurse will promote wellness, maintain accurate medical documentation, and uphold clinical, safety, and regulatory standards. Villa Maria School is a 12-month program offering educational and clinical services for children with significant emotional, behavioral, and learning challenges, serving students from kindergarten through 8th grade in small classrooms.

Requirements

Registered Nurse in good standing with the state of Maryland.
Knowledge of nursing practices including first aid, medication administration protocols, CPR, and infection control protocols.
Knowledge of medical terminology, medications and normal growth and development among children ages 3-15 and adults.
Knowledge of MD State and CDC guidelines/mandates for immunization.
Familiarity with health care resources.
Ability to use the CARE (Children and Residential Experiences) model to influence and guide all interactions and philosophy of support for children, families, and colleagues.
Demonstrates flexibility and composure in a changing environment and effectively manages periods of significant job-related stress.
Demonstrates patience and composure when working with children and interacting with parents, fostering positive relationships.
Effectively connects with children, creating an engaging and enjoyable environment.
Displays excellent organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.
Apply strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills to navigate challenges and make informed decisions.
Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills, ensuring clear and effective exchanges.
Clearly conveys information in person and over the phone, as well as in writing, ensuring understanding by children, families, and colleagues.
Exhibits strong interpersonal skills and to make and sustain positive strength-based relationships with children, staff, families, and outside agencies.
Proficiency in using computer systems and software to perform job function, including but not limited to, basic Windows PC, web browsing (i.e., Chrome, Internet Explorer, etc.), and Microsoft Outlook. Knowledgeable with use of other Microsoft Office applications, such as Word, Excel PowerPoint, Teams, and OneDrive.

Nice To Haves

Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) and CARE within six (6) months of hire and maintained thereafter
Adult and Pediatric CPR within one month of hire and maintained thereafter.

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 procedures 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 documents all work done, all contacts, procedures and lab reports in medical record; conducts 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.
Performs duties in a residential setting with 24-hour nursing coverage needs.
Case manages if assigned a treatment team in residence.