Registered Nurse (PT) - Weekends (Evenings)

Catholic Charities of Baltimore•Lutherville Timonium, MD

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Catholic Charities of Baltimore is seeking a part-time Registered Nurse to provide nursing care as needed within the Family Services Division. The nurse uses the nursing process to assess, plan, intervene, and evaluate care for children with emotional and behavioral difficulties, and provides first aid for staff, volunteers, and visitors. The position serves St. Vincent’s Villa, which provides comprehensive residential treatment for children ages 5–13 whose behavioral and emotional needs have not responded to community-based interventions and services. The schedule is every Saturday and Sunday from 2 PM to 10 PM. The role provides nursing care in a residential setting with 24-hour nursing coverage needs. It includes health assessment and treatment, medication administration, documentation, coordination with families and a multidisciplinary team, and support during crises. The nurse may work at any Catholic Charities location, on any day or shift, as needed to implement care expected from the Health Services Division.

Requirements

Registered Nurse in good standing with the Maryland Board of Nursing.
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 Maryland State and CDC immunization guidelines and mandates.
Familiarity with health care resources.
Obtain Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) and CARE certification within six months of hire and maintain thereafter.
Obtain Adult and Pediatric CPR certification within one month of hire and maintain thereafter.
Act with discretion, tact, and professionalism while maintaining confidentiality and integrity.
Ability to use the CARE (Children and Residential Experiences) model to guide interactions with children, families, and colleagues.
Ability to prioritize tasks and delegate activities appropriately.
Strong critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong interpersonal skills and a courteous, professional demeanor toward staff, clients, and visitors.
Proficiency with basic Windows PC use, web browsing, and Microsoft Outlook.
Ability to work in times of urgent need or crisis.
Ability to move about and transition between work sites, including walking, standing, running, or traveling as needed.
Ability to maneuver equipment or items, such as a medical cart, for up to an eight-hour shift.
Ability to lift, move, push, pull, or reposition children, adolescents, and staff up to 50 pounds in all directions using body mechanics.
Ability to support safe building evacuation and maintain client safety.
Hearing and vision sufficient, with or without correction, to observe and communicate effectively.
Ability to manage and tolerate periods of job-related stress.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and OneDrive.

Responsibilities

Perform all duties using the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
Administer medications and treatments in accordance with evidence-based best practices and team plans, and monitor intervention outcomes.
Assess health and provide clinical nursing care; measure height, weight, and vital signs; and collect ordered lab specimens.
Assist the pediatrician with physical assessments and medical reviews, and make rounds through assigned areas to observe children.
Triage and assess clients, staff, volunteers, and visitors in routine, urgent, and emergency situations; provide first aid and perform CPR if needed.
Provide required TB screening or testing and designated immunizations for clients and employees.
Transcribe written physician or nurse practitioner orders and review and document phone orders accurately.
Assist with ordering, storing, and maintaining supplies and equipment, and ensure their security.
Document work, contacts, procedures, and lab reports in medical records, and audit charts as needed.
Obtain health histories upon admission; update, validate, and clarify health information; and develop, implement, and evaluate treatment care plans according to program policy and client needs.
Communicate health-related information to families and guardians, and educate clients, staff, and families or guardians about health care.
Work closely with a multidisciplinary team, use hand-off communication, and share information about children's health complaints and strengths with staff and guardians.
Emphasize wellness and strengths among clients in care.
Report significant activities and information to relieving staff; inform supervisors and the on-call nursing administrator about task status, significant client information, departmental problems, and events requiring an occurrence report.
Recognize emotional disturbance in children and families or guardians and act to avoid escalation of crises.
Manage crises according to policy and procedure, including crisis intervention and, when required, restraints as outlined and taught in Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI).
Provide support to children and staff during crises and provide unit coverage when needed for safety.
Assist with orienting and training new staff as assigned.
Perform health duties at any Catholic Charities location, on any day or shift, as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.
At St. Vincent’s Villa, work in a residential setting with 24-hour nursing coverage needs and case manage if assigned a treatment team in residence.