Registered Nurse PRN - St. Vincent Villa

Catholic-Charities-of-Baltimore; Lutherville (MD); On-site; USD 55,000 - 77,000; Part time

Job summary

Catholic Charities of Baltimore is seeking a Registered Nurse PRN for St. Vincent Villa. The nurse will provide comprehensive health services to children and staff, including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care.

Safe medication administration, triage, crisis intervention, and coordination with families are key aspects of the role. The position is PRN/on-call with schedule variability, focused on pediatric residential care for ages 5-13, requiring strong nursing skills,

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse license in Maryland in good standing.
• Experience with pediatric care and residential treatment settings.
• Ability to perform CPR and triage in crisis situations.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care using the nursing process (assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation).
• Administer medications and treatments per protocol and monitor outcomes.
• Monitor vital signs, collect specimens, and maintain accurate records.
• Assist pediatrician in assessments and rounds; coordinate with families and teams.
• Conduct triage and provide first aid during emergencies; follow crisis procedures.

Skills

Clear communication

Interpersonal skills

Critical thinking

Problem-solving

Organization

Patience

Child-focused care

Crisis intervention

Education

Registered Nurse in Maryland

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Excel

Word

Job description

Registered Nurse PRN - St. Vincent Villa

Job Category: Nursing and Nursing Assistant

Requisition Number: REGIS009365

• Posted : September 10, 2026
• Part-Time

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Description

Pay Rate: Starting at $40.00 per hour

Catholic Charities of Baltimore is currently seeking a Registered Nurse PRN will provide comprehensive health services to children and staff through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care. This role ensures safe medication administration, effective triage, crisis intervention, and coordination of care with families and multidisciplinary teams. The nurse promotes wellness, maintains accurate medical documentation, and upholds all clinical, safety, and regulatory standards.The work schedule is PRN/ON CALL.

St. Vincent’s Villa provides comprehensive residential treatment for children, ages 5-13, whose behavioral and emotional needs have not responded to community-based interventions and services.

JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs all duties utilizing the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation to maintain high-quality and consistent care delivery.
• Administers medications and treatments in accordance with evidence-based best practices and team plans; monitors and evaluates outcomes to ensure effective interventions.
• Assesses health status and provides clinical nursing care, accurately measuring height, weight, and vital signs, and collecting lab specimens as ordered to maintain complete and accurate records.
• Assists the pediatrician in physical assessments and medical reviews; conducts regular rounds to observe children and identify changes in health status.
• Triages and assesses level of need for clients, staff, volunteers and visitors in routine, urgent and emergency situations; provides First aid and performs CPR as needed.
• Provides required TB screenings. designated immunizations (such as Flu shots), and other designated health procedure for clients and employees in compliance with Agency requirements and health regulations.
• Accurately transcribes, reviews, and documents physician or nurse practitioner orders (written and verbal), ensuring all directives are correctly implemented.
• Assists in ordering, storage, and maintenance of supplies and equipment, ensuring the security, cleanliness, and readiness of Health Services supplies and equipment.
• Accurately and thoroughly document all work done, all contacts, procedures and lab reports in medical record; conduct chart audits as needed to ensure compliance.
• Obtains health history upon admission and on an ongoing basis, updates, validates and clarifies health information. Develops, implements and evaluates treatment care plans in accord with program policy and client needs.
• Communicates health related information promptly and clearly to families or guardians to support understanding and continuity of care.
• Provides health education to clients, staff, and families/guardians to promote wellness, self-care, and informed participation in health management.
• Works closely with a multidisciplinary team, ensuring clear hand-off communication; provides timely updates to staff and guardians regarding client needs and progress, emphasizing wellness and strengths.
• Reports all significant activities, client information, and operational issues to relieve staff and supervisors; promptly notifies the on-call administrator and submits required occurrence reports.
• Anticipates and recognizes emotional disturbance in children and families/guardians and acts accordingly to avoid escalation and maintain a therapeutic environment.
• Manages crisis appropriately by contracting resource staff and or performing crisis intervention techniques according to policy and procedures. Serves as a resource to staff and children in crisis, which at times may require the use of restraints as outlined and taught in Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI).
• Provides emotional and physical support to children and staff during crises and assumes unit coverage as needed to maintain safety and stability.
• Assists in orienting and training new staff as assigned, modeling best practices and reinforcing adherence to program policies and standards of care.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• PROGRAM SPECIFIC DUTIES

  Employees working in the following program(s) or position(s) have responsibilities that are in addition to the above core duties and responsibilities. These include, but are not limited to:

  St. Vincent’s Villa

  • Performs duties in a residential setting with 24-hour nursing coverage needs.
  • Case manages if assigned a treatment team in residence.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Knowledge of nursing practices including first aid, medication administration protocols, CPR, and infection control protocols.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, medications and normal growth and development among children ages 3-15 and adults.
• Knowledge of MD State and CDC guidelines/mandates for immunization. Familiarity with health care resources.Certification/Licensure:
• Registered Nurse in good standing with the state of Maryland.
• Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) and CARE within six (6) months of hire and maintained thereafter
• Adult and Pediatric CPR within one month of hire and maintained thereafter.

REQUIRED SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Requires ability to use the CARE (Children and Residential Experiences) model to influence and guide all interactions and philosophy of support for children, families, and colleagues.
• Demonstrates flexibility and composure in a changing environment and effectively manages periods of significant job-related stress.
• Demonstrates patience and composure when working with children and interacting with parents, fostering positive relationships.
• Effectively connects with children, creating an engaging and enjoyable environment.
• Displays excellent organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.
• Apply strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills to navigate challenges and make informed decisions.
• Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills, ensuring clear and effective exchanges.
• Clearly conveys information in person and over the phone, as well as in writing, ensuring understanding by children, families, and colleagues.
• Exhibits strong interpersonal skills and to make and sustain positive strength-based relationships with children, staff, families, and outside agencies.
• Requires proficiency in using computer systems and software to perform job function, including but not limited to, basic Windows PC, web browsing (i.e., Chrome, Internet Explorer, etc.), and Microsoft Outlook. Knowledgeable with use of other Microsoft Office applications, such as Word, Excel PowerPoint, Teams, and OneDrive.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• No remote or hybrid work availability based on core and essential functions of the position.
• Flexibility required in times of urgent need and / or crisis and to perform health duties as assigned in any Agency location, any day of the week, any shift as needed to successfully meet care implementation expectations of the Health Services Division Department.
• May be exposed to resistant or aggressive client behavior requiring ability to implement crisis intervention and therapeutic holds.
• Involves high risk of exposure to communicable and infectious disease requiring stringent adherence to infection control procedures.
• Ability to move about to accomplish tasks or transition between worksites, including walking, standing, running, and transporting equipment or items (e.g., medical carts) throughout an 8-hour shift.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, pull, or reposition objects in all directions as needed to perform job duties, including assisting children, adolescents, and staff (using proper body mechanics) up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to assist with building evacuations and ensure the safety of clients during emergency situations.
• Hearing and vision abilities, with or without correction, sufficient to drive safely and effectively observe and communicate with others.

Join Catholic Charities of Baltimore where you will be an important member of a trauma-informed care organization that promotes a culture of safety, empowerment, healing, and self-care, and that believes that every person has infinite worth and promise.

Catholic Charities is an equal opportunity employer

Qualifications

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Registered Nurse

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