Registered Nurse (PT) - Weekends (Evenings)

St. Vincent Villa PS RTC Direct Care•Lutherville Timonium, MD

1d•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, implement, and evaluate care for children with emotional and behavioral difficulties, and provides first aid to staff, volunteers, and visitors. The position serves St. Vincent’s Villa, a residential treatment program for children ages 5–13 whose behavioral and emotional needs have not responded to community-based interventions and services. The stated schedule is every Saturday and Sunday from 2 PM to 10 PM. Duties may also be performed at any Catholic Charities location, on any day or shift, when needed to implement care expected by the Health Services Division. The nurse provides clinical care, administers medications and treatments, monitors interventions, collects specimens, assists with pediatric assessments, and maintains accurate medical records. The role also includes health education and communication with children, families or guardians, staff, and a multidisciplinary team. The nurse supports children and staff during crises, may use therapeutic holds as trained and permitted by policy, and may assist with orientation and training of new staff. The position is based in a residential setting with 24-hour nursing coverage needs. The posting states that remote and hybrid work are not available. The work may involve exposure to communicable disease, aggressive or resistant client behavior, crisis intervention, moving between work sites, and physical tasks such as maneuvering equipment and moving children, adolescents, or staff up to 50 pounds.

Requirements

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.
Registered Nurse in good standing with the Maryland Board of Nursing.
Obtain Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) and CARE certification within six months of hire and maintain them thereafter.
Obtain Adult and Pediatric CPR certification within one month of hire and maintain it 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 and support for 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.
Proficiency with computer systems and software, including a basic Windows PC, web browsing, and Microsoft Outlook.
Ability to work flexibly 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 lift, move, push, pull, or otherwise maneuver equipment or items such as a medical cart for up to an eight-hour shift.
Ability to adjust, lift, or move children, adolescents, and staff using proper body mechanics, up to 50 pounds in all directions.
Ability to support safe building evacuation and maintain client safety.
Sufficient hearing and vision, 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 is preferred.

Responsibilities

Use the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care.
Administer medications and treatments in accordance with evidence-based practices and team plans, and monitor outcomes.
Assess health and provide clinical nursing care, including measuring height, weight, and vital signs; collecting ordered lab specimens; and assisting the pediatrician with physical assessments and medical reviews.
Make rounds in assigned areas to observe children.
Triage and assess the level of need for clients, staff, volunteers, and visitors in routine, urgent, and emergency situations according to policy and procedure.
Provide first aid and perform CPR when needed.
Provide required TB screening or testing and designated immunizations, such as flu shots, 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; audit charts as needed.
Obtain health histories at admission and update, validate, and clarify health information on an ongoing basis.
Develop, implement, and evaluate treatment care plans in accordance with 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 and use hand-off communication.
Communicate children’s health-related complaints and strengths to staff and guardians, including by phone or in writing.
Emphasize wellness and strengths among clients in care.
Report significant activities and information to relieving staff, and inform supervisors and the on-call nursing administrator about task status, significant client information, departmental problems, and events requiring an occurrence report.
Recognize potential emotional disturbances in children and families or guardians and act to avoid crisis escalation.
Manage crises according to policy and procedure by contacting resource staff and/or using crisis intervention techniques.
Serve as a resource to staff and children in crisis; provide support and unit coverage for safety as needed, including using restraints as outlined and taught in Therapeutic Crisis Intervention.
Assist with orienting and training new staff 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.
Perform other duties as assigned.