Registered Nurse (PT) - Weekends (Mornings)

Catholic Charities of Baltimore•Lutherville Timonium, MD

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Catholic Charities of Baltimore is hiring 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 is based at 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 6:30 AM to 2:30 PM. The role is onsite, with no remote or hybrid work availability, and may require flexibility during urgent needs or crises. The nurse assesses health, provides clinical care, administers medications and treatments, supports pediatric assessments, maintains medical records, and coordinates with families, guardians, and a multidisciplinary team. The role also includes crisis response, staff support and training, and other health duties as assigned. St. Vincent’s Villa duties take place in a residential setting with 24-hour nursing coverage needs; case management may be assigned for a residential treatment team. The organization describes itself as trauma-informed and promotes a culture of safety, empowerment, healing, and self-care, grounded in the belief that every person has infinite worth and promise.

Requirements

Registered Nurse in good standing with the Maryland Board of Nursing.
Complete Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) and CARE within six months of hire and maintain them thereafter.
Complete Adult and Pediatric CPR within one month of hire and maintain it thereafter.
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.
Ability to act with discretion, tact, and professionalism while maintaining confidentiality and integrity.
Ability to use the CARE 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 basic Windows PC use, web browsing, and Microsoft Outlook.
Ability to work onsite; remote and hybrid work are unavailable.
Flexibility to work during urgent needs or crises.
Ability to move between work sites and walk, stand, run, or travel as needed; maneuver equipment or items for up to an eight-hour shift.
Ability to adjust, lift, move, push, pull, carry, or reposition children, adolescents, and staff up to 50 pounds using proper body mechanics.
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 job-related stress.

Nice To Haves

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

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 intervention outcomes.
Assess health and provide clinical nursing care, including measuring height, weight, and vital signs and collecting ordered lab specimens.
Assist the pediatrician with physical assessments and medical reviews, and make rounds through assigned areas to observe children.
Triage and assess needs in routine, urgent, and emergency situations; provide first aid and CPR as needed.
Provide required TB screening or testing and designated immunizations for clients and employees.
Transcribe and review physician and nurse practitioner orders, including 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.
Communicate health-related information to families and guardians, and educate clients, staff, and families or guardians about health care.
Work with a multidisciplinary team and use hand-off communication to share health-related information about children with staff and guardians.
Report significant activities, client information, operational problems, and events requiring an occurrence report to relieving staff, supervisors, and the on-call nursing administrator.
Recognize emotional disturbance in children and families or guardians and act to avoid escalation of crises.
Manage crises according to policy and procedures, including crisis intervention and, when required, restraints as outlined and taught in Therapeutic Crisis Intervention.
Provide support to children and staff during crises and cover the unit 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 to implement care expected by the Health Services Division.
Perform other duties as assigned.
At St. Vincent’s Villa, perform duties in a residential setting with 24-hour nursing coverage needs and case-manage a residential treatment team if assigned.