REGISTERED NURSE CHARGE PSYCHIATRIC

State of Maryland - Department of Juvenile Services; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

The Maryland Department of Juvenile Services seeks a Registered Nurse Charge Psychiatric to deliver comprehensive nursing care to youth in a behavioral health setting. You will perform assessments, administer medications, document health records, and support health education and employee health initiatives.

Required Maryland RN license with 2 years’ nursing experience, including 1 year in psychiatry; substitutions for education are allowed. CPR certification and ongoing CEUs are expected.

Qualifications

• RN license in Maryland is required.
• Two years of RN experience, with at least 1 year in psychiatric care.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree can substitute for experience per policy.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care including assessments, admission testing, specimen collection, and responding to youth health needs.
• Transcribe orders and administer medications per physician/NP directives with accurate MARs.

Skills

Nursing assessments

Medication administration

Clinical documentation

Health information systems (ASSIST/Imμ

Education

Maryland RN license

Bachelor’s degree substitutions allowed

Master’s degree substitutions allowed

Tools

CPR certification

SOAPE terminology

Job description

GRADE

20

LOCATION OF POSITION

Somatic Health Unit

Baltimore City

Juvenile Justice Center

Baltimore, MD

Main Purpose of Job

Join Us in Making a Difference at DJS!

The Maryland Department of Juvenile Services (DJS) is dedicated to transforming young lives, creating safer communities, and fostering equitable systems. We are seeking passionate individuals for the role of Registered Nurse Charge Psychiatric, so come join our team and make a meaningful impact on youth and the community at DJS!

As the Registered Nurse Charge Psychiatric, you will provide comprehensive nursing care to youth in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act, DJS Health Care Standards and Operational Procedures, and DJS policies. You will perform nursing assessments, administer medications and treatments, respond to youth health needs, and support the delivery of safe, timely, and clinically appropriate care within a behavioral health setting.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to contribute in various ways, including:

Providing Nursing Care – Performing nursing assessments for newly admitted youth, completing admission testing, collecting laboratory specimens, and responding to youth requesting nursing care.

Administering Medications and Treatments – Transcribing physician and nurse practitioner orders and administering medications and treatments in accordance with medical orders while maintaining accurate medication administration records.

Maintaining Clinical Documentation – Documenting youth health records and related logs using timely, accurate, and legally appropriate SOAPE terminology.

Managing Health Information – Entering and maintaining current youth health information in ASSIST and ImmuNet and filing health records in accordance with applicable requirements.

Supporting Health Education – Teaching health education classes to youth as assigned.

Supporting Employee Health – Assisting with employee health initiatives, including PPD testing and vaccinations.

Maintaining Professional Competency – Maintaining required training and continuing education units (CEUs).

Supporting Performance Management – Participating in performance evaluations as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Determined by the Maryland State Board of Nursing under the licensing requirements for Registered Nurses.

Experience: Two (2) years of experience as a Registered Nurse, one (1) year of which must have been in the Psychiatric option.

Notes:

1. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor’s degree in nursing or a related field from an accredited college or university for the one (1) year of general experience.

2. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Master’s degree in nursing or a health-related field from an accredited college or university for the required experience.

3. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in Nursing classifications or Nursing and Hospital Administration specialty codes in the Nursing field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

The preferred candidate for this position may possess any of the following:

Experience providing psychiatric or behavioral health nursing care in a juvenile justice, residential, inpatient, or other structured care setting.

Any relevant training or certification in psychiatric nursing, trauma-informed care, crisis intervention, de-escalation, or suicide prevention.

Experience with behavioral health medication management, including psychotropic medications, medication monitoring, and recognizing potential adverse effects or clinical changes.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

1. Candidates for positions in this classification must possess a current license as a Registered Nurse from the Maryland State Board of Nursing, 4140 Patterson Avenue, Baltimore, Maryland 21215 or possess a current multi-state license in party states that candidates have declared as primary states of residence.

2. Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of an automobile. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator’s license valid in the State of Maryland.

3. Employees in this classification may be required to successfully complete cardiopulmonary resuscitation training and maintain current certification.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Employees in this classification are subject to call-in and, therefore, will be required to provide the facility with a phone number at which they can be reached.

2. Employees in this classification are subject to substance abuse testing in accordance with Code of Maryland Regulations 17.04.09, Testing for Illegal Use of Drugs.

SELECTION PROCESS

All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider information submitted after this date.

Candidates will remain on the certified eligible list for one (1) year. The resulting certified eligible list from this recruitment may be used to fill similar positions of the same classification in this or other State agencies.

EXAMINATION PROCESS

The assessment will involve a rating of your application based on your education, training, and/or experience as it relates to the position's requirements. Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Incomplete applications will not be accepted. Please report all relevant experience and education. For education obtained outside the U.S., you will be required to provide proof of equivalent American education, as determined by a Foreign Credential Evaluation Service, at the time of hire.

If you are a Veteran applying for this position, please submit your DD 214 Long Form with your completed application to receive proper credit.

As an equal-opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining, and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity.

DJS values the experience gained by Veterans while serving our country. Veterans are welcome to apply for all current recruitments.

Bilingual applicants and people with disabilities are welcome to apply for all recruitments.

Candidates with lived experience relating to the criminal/juvenile legal system are encouraged to apply.

We welcome experienced professionals transitioning from federal service to explore rewarding career opportunities.