Registered Nurse (FT) - VMS

Registered Nurse (FT) - VMS

Catholic Charities of Baltimore is seeking a Full Time Registered Nurse to provide nursing care as needed within the Family Services Division. Uses the nursing process to assess, plan, intervene and evaluate children in care with emotional and behavioral difficulties. Provides first aid for staff, volunteers, and visitors. The work schedule is Monday-Friday 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM.

Villa Maria School is a 12 month program that provides educations and clinical services for children with significant emotional, behavioral, and learning challenges. We offer multiple programs serving students from kindergarten through 8th grade in small classrooms (up to nine students) who are experiencing emotional, behavioral and learning challenges such that their local school system refers them to VMS for placement.

Job duties and responsibilities include:

• Performs all duties utilizing the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Administers medications and treatments in accordance with evidence based best practices and team plans. Monitors the outcome of interventions.
• Assesses health and provides clinical nursing care. Accurately measures height, weight, and vital signs. Collects lab specimens as ordered.
• Assists the pediatrician in physical assessments and medical reviews. Makes rounds through assigned areas to observe children.
• Triages and assesses level of need for clients, staff, volunteers and visitors in routine, urgent and emergency situations as directed by policy and procedure. Provides First aid and perform CPR if needed.
• Provides required TB screening or testing and designated immunizations (such as Flu shots) for clients and employees.
• Accurately transcribes written physician/NP orders. Accurately reviews and documents phone orders.
• Assists in ordering, storage and maintenance of supplies and equipment. Ensure the security of Health Services supplies and equipment.
• Accurately and thoroughly documents all work done, all contacts, procedures, and lab reports in medical records. Audits charts as needed.
• Obtains health history upon admission. On an ongoing basis, updates, validates and clarifies health information. Development, implements and evaluates treatment care plans in accord with program policy and client needs.
• Communicates health related information to families/guardians.
• Educates clients, staff, and families/guardians about health care.
• Works closely with a multidisciplinary team. Uses hand-off communication. Calls or writes to staff and guardians giving information regarding children's complaints and strengths as it relates to their health care. Emphasizes wellness and strengths among clients in care.
• Reports on all significant activities and information on relieving staff members. Inform supervisors and on call administrator for nursing of the status of assigned task, significant information about clients, problems related to the operation of the department and all events requiring the submission of an occurrence report.
• Anticipates and recognizes emotional disturbance in children and families/guardians and acts accordingly to avoid escalation of crisis.
• Manages crisis appropriately by contracting resource staff and or performing crisis intervention techniques according to policy and procedures. Serves as a resource to staff and children in crisis, which at times may require the use of restraints as outlined and taught in Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI).
• In times of crisis monitors and provides support to children and staff and serves as unit coverage if needed for safety.
• Assists in orienting and training new staff as assigned.
• Performs health duties as assigned in any CC location, any day of the week, any shift as needed to successfully implement care expected from the Health Services Division Department.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Program/position specific duties include:

• Performs duties in a Special Education school setting.
• Case manages somatic care and medication if assigned at school.

Education & experience requirements include:

• Knowledge of nursing practices include 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 MD State and CDC guidelines/mandates for immunization. Familiarity with health care resources.

Certification/licensure includes:

• Registered Nurse in good standing with Maryland Board of Nursing.
• Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) and CARE within six (6) months of hire and maintained thereafter.
• Adult and Pediatric CPR within one month of hire and maintained thereafter.

Required skills & abilities include:

• Acts with discretion, tact, and professionalism in all situations, maintaining confidentiality and integrity.
• Requires ability to use the CARE (Children and Residential Experiences) model to influence and guide all interactions and philosophy of support for children, families, and colleagues.
• Effectively prioritizes tasks and delegates activities as appropriate to ensure optimal workflow and productivity.
• Apply strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills to navigate challenges and make informed decisions.
• Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills, ensuring clear and effective exchanges.
• Exhibits strong interpersonal skills with a courteous and professional demeanor towards staff, clients, and visitors.
• Requires proficiency in using computer systems and software to perform job function, including but not limited to, basic Windows PC, web browsing (i.e., Chrome, Internet Explorer, etc.), and Microsoft Outlook. Knowledge of other Microsoft Office applications, such as Word, Excel PowerPoint, Teams, and OneDrive is preferred.

Physical requirements & work environment include:

• No remote or hybrid work availability based on core and essential functions of the position.
• Flexibility may be required to work in times of urgent need and / or crisis
• May be exposed to resistant or aggressive client behavior requiring ability to implement crisis intervention and therapeutic holds.
• Involves high risk of exposure to communicable and infectious disease requiring stringent adherence to infection control procedures.
• Ability to move about to accomplish tasks and transition between work sites, which may include walking, standing, running, or traveling as needed. Able to lift, move, push, pull, or otherwise maneuver equipment or items, such as a medical cart, for up to an 8-hour shift.
• Adjusting, lifting, or moving children, adolescents, and staff (using body mechanics) up to 50 pounds in all directions, which may include lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, or repositioning as necessary to perform job duties.
• Ability to support safe and orderly evacuation of the building and maintain client safety.
• Hearing and vision abilities, with or without correction, sufficient to effectively observe and communicate with others.
• Ability to manage and tolerate periods of job-related stress associated with the role.

We offer a wide range of benefits to meet the ever-changing needs of our employees including but not limited to:

• Health/Dental/Vision
• Vacation/sick/holiday pay
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with a discretionary employer contribution
• Tuition Advancement
• Paid Parental Leave

Join Catholic Charities of Baltimore where you will be an important member of a trauma-informed care organization that promotes a culture of safety, empowerment, healing, and self-care, and that believes that every person has infinite worth and promise.

Catholic Charities is an equal opportunity employer.