Pediatric Nurse

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process. Pediatric Nurse Full Time Derwood, MD, US 8 days ago Requisition ID: 2467 Salary Range: $76,186.50 To $76,186.50 Annually For a limited time, all new hires are eligible for the benchmark incentive payments totaling up to $1000.00!! More information is on our Employee Benefits page on our website. Come join us and find out what it's all about! Under the supervision of the Director of Children & Youth Services, the Registered Nurse – Children & Youth Services is responsible for providing skilled nursing care while implementing the medical component of the program.

WORK PERFORMED

Provide skilled nursing care to children Identified as medically fragile, i.e., perform physical assessments, administer medications,monitorand operate medical equipment, and provide emergency interventions as needed. Preform nursing duties for all children enrolled in the KFICCC program; assuring their safety and wellbeing as follows: Check medical forms of all incoming children to assure complete medical packets aresubmittedand update immunizations as required by childcare licensing. Assure all immunizations are kept current and updated as required by law. Administer medications as needed. Assess and provide care for injuries, illnesses and potential contagious conditions. Post notices in all classroomsregardingreported and/or confirmed contagious diseases within the center. Contact families as needed for the purposes of informing them of a child’s medical condition and/or illness to include requesting early pick up if needed. Document all calls and/or informal conversations with families. Communicate with others (Director of Children & Youth Services,Program Administrator,parents, physicians, therapists, childcare staff etc.) in order to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate the quality of care/services provided. Attend intake meeting with new families falling under the medicalcomponentof the program.Provide information on a medical home model to all new families.Give assistance to families requesting additional help.Provide documentation for the center’s grant to show what information was provided and any follow-upassistancegiven.Develop, implement, and update nursing care plans/documentation. Supervise,educateand train the childcare staff and nursing students on the children’s medical conditions and in the performance of delegated nursing procedures.Assistin evaluating the medical training program of childcare staff and nursing students and implement any needed changes. Under the direction of the teacher, provide classroom therapeutic support asnecessitatedby the child’s therapist and/or special educator. In order to blend in the classroom environment in a natural manner, schedule with the teacher appropriate timestoassistwith adaptive equipment, feedings and/or therapist recommended procedures. Provide ongoing family education, support, and referrals whenindicated.Provide and document regular monthly informal trainings and the follow-up results of these trainings.Provide formal parent and/or staff trainings as requested. Provide center support for field trips, special programs, fundraisingeffortsand neighborhood walks. Assume responsibility for continuing education, professional development, participation in KFICCC educational staff in-services and contribute to the professional growth of others. Perform other duties as assigned by Division Director orDesignee Qualifications: Registered Nurse (RN) with current licensure in the state of Maryland, current CPR certification, and some professional experience in pediatric nursing Physical Requirements: Must be able to lift and/or carry up to 25 pounds. Must be able to withstand prolonged periods of standing, frequent bending, stooping, reaching, pulling and pushing. #J-18808-Ljbffr The Arc Montgomery County