RN SUPERVISOR Registered Nurse Supervisor Medical

State of Maryland; Maryland; On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Maryland Department of Juvenile Services (DJS) is seeking a passionate and dedicated RN Supervisor to lead our healthcare team and make a meaningful impact on the youth we serve.

You will oversee nursing assessments, organize medical clinics, and ensure top-tier care while adhering to nursing guidelines. Strong leadership and documentation skills are essential for success in this role at Cheltenham Detention Center.

Qualifications

• RN license required (Maryland State Board) or multi-state license as primary state of residence.
• Minimum of 3 years RN experience with at least 1 year in supervisory/administrative/teaching capacity.
• Experience providing medical services to pediatric or adolescent populations preferred in supervisory role.

Responsibilities

• Lead, direct, and implement health services for adolescents per nursing standards.
• Supervise health care staff scheduling to ensure consistent service delivery.
• Conduct nursing assessments for newly admitted youth and collect essential specimens/tests.
• Review health records for accurate diagnoses, labs, and documentation (electronic/paper).
• Compile and submit health statistics/reports on time, per guidelines.

Skills

Nursing supervision

Adolescent care

Health records

Leadership

Clinical assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Master’s degree in Nursing

Job description

GRADE

21

LOCATION OF POSITION

Cheltenham Youth Detention Center

Somatic Health Services

11003 Frank Tippett Rd.

Cheltenham, MD 20623 (Prince George's County)

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 a passionate and dedicated RN Supervisor to lead our healthcare team and make a meaningful impact on the youth we serve.

• Leading, directing, and implementing health services for adolescents, ensuring top-tier care within the guidelines of nursing standards.


• Overseeing the scheduling and supervision of health care staff to maintain consistent and efficient service delivery. Organizing and coordinating medical clinics, applying sound nursing judgment to ensure the best health practices are followed.


• Conducting nursing assessments for newly admitted youth and administering essential tests and laboratory specimen collection.


• Reviewing health records to ensure accurate nursing diagnoses, complete lab tests, and comprehensive documentation, both electronically and on paper.


• Compiling and submitting health statistics and reports on time, ensuring compliance with established guidelines.

Minimum Qualifications

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

Experience: Three years of experience as a Registered Nurse to include one year in a supervisory, administrative or teaching capacity and two years in the Medical 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 one year of the required 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 two years of the required general 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

• One (1) year of experience providing medical services to a pediatric or adolescent population in a supervisory capacity.


• Successful completion of the Delegating Nurse/Case Manager course through the Maryland Board of Nursing.


• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with demonstrated leadership abilities.

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.

SELECTION PROCESS

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your completed application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. 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 may 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. Please complete the supplemental questionnaire, if applicable. They will be used when rating applications. Please note that your answers on the supplemental questionnaire must correspond to the information provided on your completed application to receive credit. Missing or incomplete supplemental questionnaires may impact the overall rating of your completed application.

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.

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.

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