Nurse Graduate, Inpatient

Kennedy Krieger Institute, Inc.; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 31,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Dependent tuition grant

Loan repayment program

Masters and nursing cert bonuses

Health, dental, vision

Job summary

Kennedy Krieger Institute, Inc. is seeking a pediatric nurse for the Neurorehabilitation/Feeding Unit, working three 12-hour shifts weekly in a day/night rotation. This position supports infants to young adults with brain injuries and complex medical needs.

The role requires BSN or progression toward BSN, and CPR certification. It provides extensive benefits, tuition assistance, loan repayment, and opportunities for career advancement within a renowned pediatric specialty hospital.

Qualifications

• Education: BSN or enrolled in BSN program to be completed within 2½ years of hiring date.
• Experience: Pediatric and/or developmentally disabled population preferred.
• Certification: Current CPR certification that included hands-on skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide 24-hour nursing care as part of a pediatric neuro-rehabilitation unit.
• Assist with skills such as IV insertion, blood draws, trach suctioning, and mechanical ventilation.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality patient- and family-centered care.

Skills

Pediatric nursing

CPR hands-on

Patient-family communication

Team collaboration

Education

BSN or enrollment in BSN program

Graduation from accredited school of nursing

Job description

Overview

The Pediatric Rehabilitation/Feeding Unit provides 24-hour medical, nursing, respiratory and intensive therapy services. The Neurorehabilitation program treats patients ranging from infants to young adults with brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, chronic pain disorders, recovering from orthopedic surgery, and complex medical conditions. This position is 36 hours per week, three 12-hour shifts, Day (7:00am-7:30pm)/Night (7:00pm-7:30am) 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

What We Will Provide For You

• 14 week, competency based orientation with the assistance of preceptors
• Mentorship program
• Techniques to provide high quality patient and family-centered care
• Understanding of the importance of cultural competent care when working with patients and families from across the United States and around the world.
• The tools to learn effective communication with the patients, families and interdisciplinary team
• Education about how to preform skills related to: IV insertion, blood draws, trach suctioning, trach changes, mechanical ventilation, central lines, tube feeds through NG/GT/JT/Peg tube, dressing changes, wound vac, positioning, transferring, donning/ removing orthotics, and emergency situations

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.
• Certification: Current CPR certification that included hands on skills

Benefits

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

Minimum pay range

USD $31.01/Yr.

Maximum pay range

USD $55.85/Yr.