RN Supervisor

State of Maryland•Prince George's, MD

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Maryland Department of Juvenile Services is seeking an RN Supervisor to lead healthcare services at Cheltenham Youth Detention Center. The role ensures adolescents receive appropriate health services in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act, DJS standards, and established policies and procedures. The RN Supervisor leads and directs the healthcare team, oversees staff scheduling and supervision, coordinates medical clinics, and uses nursing judgment to support appropriate care. The position also involves assessing newly admitted youth, administering tests and collecting laboratory specimens, reviewing health records and documentation, and submitting health statistics and reports. Employees may be subject to call-in and may be assigned duties requiring operation of an automobile.

Requirements

Meet the education requirements determined by the Maryland State Board of Nursing for Registered Nurse licensing.
Have three years of experience as a Registered Nurse, including one year in a supervisory, administrative, or teaching capacity and two years in the Medical option. The posting lists substitutions for required general experience: a relevant bachelor's degree may substitute for one year, a relevant master's degree may substitute for two years, and qualifying U.S. Armed Forces commissioned-officer nursing experience may substitute year for year.
Hold a current Registered Nurse license from the Maryland State Board of Nursing or a current multistate license in a party state declared as the primary state of residence.
Provide a facility phone number for call-in purposes.
Successfully complete cardiopulmonary resuscitation training and maintain current certification if required.
Possess a valid Maryland motor vehicle operator's license if assigned duties requiring automobile operation.
Submit a completed application with sufficient information to demonstrate qualifications; resumes are not accepted in lieu of a completed application.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience providing medical services to pediatric or adolescent patients in a supervisory capacity.
Successful completion of the Delegating Nurse/Case Manager course through the Maryland Board of Nursing.
Strong verbal and written communication skills and demonstrated leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

Lead, direct, and implement health services for adolescents in accordance with nursing standards.
Oversee scheduling and supervision of healthcare staff.
Organize and coordinate medical clinics and apply sound nursing judgment.
Conduct nursing assessments for newly admitted youth.
Administer essential tests and collect laboratory specimens.
Review health records for accurate nursing diagnoses, completed lab tests, and comprehensive electronic and paper documentation.
Compile and submit health statistics and reports on time and in compliance with established guidelines.