REGISTERED NURSE CI ***repost***

Maryland AG; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

JobAps in Rockville, MD, seeks a licensed RN to provide psychiatric nursing care to adolescents on a residential unit, including medication administration and daily group management.

The role will prepare the nurse for Charge Nurse duties and requires collaboration with the treatment team while ensuring adherence to state nursing regulations.

Qualifications

• Education: Maryland State Board of Nursing requirements for RNs.
• Experience: None.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychiatric nursing care to adolescents on a residential unit.
• Administer medications and manage daily groups of youths.
• Be in charge of nursing care for an assigned unit; training for Charge Nurse duties.

Skills

PMAB techniques

Adolescents with emotional disorders

Education

Maryland RN license (State Board of Nursing)

Job description

GRADE

20

LOCATION OF POSITION

MDH - John L Gildner RICA
15000 Broschart Rd.
Rockville, MD

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB

The main purpose of this position is to provide psychiatric nursing care to adolescents with emotional disabilities and court involved youth on a residential unit or as designated. This position requires medication administration and daily management of groups of adolescents. This position is in charge of and responsible for the delivery of nursing care and an assigned unit. This position will be in training for Charge Nurse duties.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Determined by the Maryland State Board of Nursing under the licensing requirements for Registered Nurses.
Experience: None.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

The desired candidate should possess the following:

• Experience working with adolescents with emotional disabilities and court involved youth
• Experience using Prevention and Management of Aggressive Behavior (PMAB) techniques

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

1. 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. 2. Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator’s license valid in the State of Maryland.
3. 3. Employees in this classification may be required to successfully complete and maintain current certification of cardiopulmonary resuscitation training.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

1. 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. 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

Applicants who meet the minimum (and selective) qualifications will be included in further evaluation. The evaluation may be a rating of your application based on your education, training and experience as they relate to the requirements of the position. Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all related education, experience, dates and hours of work. Clearly indicate your college degree and major on your application, if applicable. For education obtained outside the U.S., any job offer will be contingent on the candidate providing an evaluation for equivalency by a foreign credential evaluation service prior to starting employment (and may be requested prior to interview). Complete applications must be submitted by the closing date. Information submitted after this date will not be added. Incorrect application forms will not be accepted. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Candidates may remain on the certified eligible list for a period of at least one year. The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.

BENEFITS

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

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People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

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

Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling: 410-767-1251 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258.