REGISTERED NURSE CHARGE PSYCHIATRIC

State of Maryland; Maryland; Presencial; USD 85.000 - 105.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

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

Formación

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

Responsabilidades

• 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.

Conocimientos

RN

Psychiatric Nursing

Youth Health Care

Educación

Bachelor's degree in nursing

Herramientas

ASSIST

ImmuNet

Descripción del empleo

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

Introduction

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.

• 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

• 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.
• 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.
• 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

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

Special Requirements

• 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.
• 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.

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.