Clinical Nurse I, Inpatient

Kennedy Krieger Institute, Inc.; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 47,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition advancement/reimbursement

Dependent care tuition grant

Student loan repayment

Clinical certifications bonuses

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401K employer contribution

Paid time off

Free parking

Job summary

Kennedy Krieger Institute, Inc. in Baltimore, MD, seeks an RN to join the Neurobehavioral Unit (NBU) for a 36-hour work week on three 12-hour shifts. Provide patient- and family-centered care to children and young adults with complex behavioral disorders.

The role emphasizes evidence-based practice, interdisciplinary collaboration, and ongoing professional development with tuition assistance, loan repayment support, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
• Experience with pediatric and/or developmentally disabled population preferred.
• Active, unencumbered RN license from Maryland or a compact state.
• Current CPR certification that includes hands-on skills.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrating competent patient and family-centered care.
• Showing culture competence while working with patients and families from across the United States and around the world.
• Maintaining effective communication with the interdisciplinary team.
• Being evidence-based practice driven to deliver the highest quality of care to all patients on the unit.

Skills

Pediatric patient care

Family-centered care

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Communication skills

CPR certification

Education

RN license (Maryland or compact state)

BSN or enrolled in BSN program (completed within 2.5 years)

Job description

The Neurobehavioral Unit (NBU) is a unique, 16- bed unit dedicated to the assessment and treatment of children and young adults with severe, treatment-resistant behavioral disorders. The NBU serves patients with a variety of diagnoses, including autism spectrum disorder, developmental delay, intellectual disability, sleep disorders, seizure disorders, feeding disorders, stereotypic movement disorder with self-injurious behavior, and various genetic, metabolic and chromosomal disorders. The NBU has served patients from across the country and around the world, offering a specialized integrated and targeted application of behavioral and pharmacological interventions.

This position is 36 hours per week, three 12-hour shifts, Day(700am-730pm)/ Late Day (1100am-1130pm)/ Night (700pm-730am) rotation

Benefits You Will Receive

• $10,500/year tuition advancement/reimbursement for employees earning undergrad and graduate degrees (pro-rated for 16-39 hours/week)
• 50% college tuition grant for dependents up to $32,000/year for eligible employees budgeted 30-40 hours per week who have 5 years of service or more.
• Recently increased differentials
• Student loan repayment for employees budgeted 30-40 hours per week ($100 per month up to $10,500)
• Bonus incentive for a masters degree
• Bonus incentive for nursing certification
• Medical, Dental, Vision (active the month after you attend HR) most places make you wait 3-6 months)
• Enhanced Mental Health Benefits
• 401K Automatic 3% employer-funded “base contribution” with additional 1.5%-3% based on years of service
• Sick and Vacation accrual upon first day of work
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (Child Care Spending Account)
• $2,000 for each eligible child through the age of 6; $600 for each child age 7-10
• Self-scheduling
• Progressive Career Ladder with salary increase
• Program to earn free CEUs
• Free secure and monitored parking

Responsibilities

• Demonstrating competent patient and family-centered care.
• Showing culture competence while working with patients and families from across the United States and around the world.
• Maintaining effective communication with the interdisciplinary team.
• Being evidence-based practice driven to deliver the highest quality of care to all patients on the unit.

Qualifications

• Education Graduation from an accredited school of nursing. BSN or enrolled in a BSN program to be completed within 2 ½ years of hiring date.
• Experience Experience with pediatric and/or developmentally disabled population preferred.
• License Active, unencumbered Registered Nurse license from Maryland or a compact state.
• Certification Current CPR certification that included hands on skills
• Kennedy Krieger is an approved site for the Nurse Corps Loan Repayment program! More info can be found here https//bhw.hrsa.gov/funding/apply-loan-repayment#nclrp
• USD $34.38/Hr.
• USD $61.33/Hr.