Registered Nurse - Sheppard Pratt School and Residential Treatment Center
About The Position
The Registered Nurse works at Sheppard Pratt School and Residential Treatment Center (RTC), a Maryland State Department of Education-approved level V nonpublic school on the historic Towson, Maryland campus. The year-round therapeutic educational and residential program serves youth ages 12–18 with emotional and behavioral challenges and includes community and recreational activities alongside full-day special and general education. The nurse promotes students’ health and well-being and ensures access to quality medical care and support throughout their educational journey. The role provides comprehensive nursing care to students with varied medical needs, including medication administration, wound care, and first aid. The nurse coordinates treatment with caregivers based on students’ health needs and histories, supports the school psychiatrist with medication management, and maintains comprehensive health records. The position is scheduled for 32 hours weekly on Saturdays and Sundays, 7 a.m.–11 p.m., and is in person. The stated pay range is $37.08–$56.83; pay is determined by factors including years and level of related experience.
Requirements
- Associate or bachelor’s degree in nursing.
- Valid Maryland license to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN).
Nice To Haves
- One year of work experience in a school setting is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Promote the health and well-being of students and ensure access to quality medical care and support.
- Provide comprehensive nursing care for students with varied medical needs, including medication administration, wound care, and first aid.
- Coordinate with caregivers to provide medical treatment based on students’ health needs and histories.
- Support the school psychiatrist in medication management.
- Maintain cumulative and comprehensive documentation for each student’s health record.
Benefits
- Professional development, including tuition reimbursement for ongoing education and licensure and/or certification preparation.
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits for benefit-eligible positions.
- 403(b) retirement match.
- Paid time off for benefit-eligible positions.
- Complimentary Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Mileage reimbursement program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
