Psychiatric Charge Nurse - Juvenile Justice Care

State of Maryland; Maryland; On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

The Maryland Department of Juvenile Services (DJS) seeks a Registered Nurse Charge Psychiatric to deliver comprehensive nursing care to youth within a behavioral health setting. You will perform assessments, administer medications, coordinate care, and ensure timely, safe treatment consistent with DJS policies and the Nurse Practice Act.

Responsibilities include nursing assessments for new admissions, documentation in SOAPE format, health information management in ASSIST and ImmuNet, health

Qualifications

• RN licensure required or eligible per Maryland State Board of Nursing.
• Two years nursing experience, with at least one year in psychiatric care.

Responsibilities

• Nursing assessments for newly admitted youth.
• Administer medications and treatments per orders.
• Document health records using SOAPE terminology.
• Maintain youth health information in ASSIST and ImmuNet.

Skills

RN

Psychiatric Nursing

Youth Health Care

Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing

Tools

ASSIST

ImmuNet

Job description

The Maryland Department of Juvenile Services (DJS) seeks a Registered Nurse Charge Psychiatric to deliver comprehensive nursing care to youth within a behavioral health setting. You will perform assessments, administer medications, coordinate care, and ensure timely, safe treatment consistent with DJS policies and the Nurse Practice Act.

Responsibilities include nursing assessments for new admissions, documentation in SOAPE format, health information management in ASSIST and ImmuNet, health