Registered Nurse PRN - St. Vincent Villa

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.
• Affords health status assessments and provides clinical nursing care, accurately measuring height, weight, and vital signs, and collecting lab specimens as ordered to maintain complete and accurate records.
• Affords assistance to the pediatrician in physical assessments and medical reviews; conducts regular rounds to observe children and identify changes in health status.
• Triage 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.
• Accurately transcribes, reviews, and documents physician or nurse practitioner orders (written and verbal), ensuring all directives are correctly implemented.
• Affords assistance in ordering, storage, and maintenance of supplies and equipment, ensuring the security, cleanliness, and readiness of Health Services supplies and equipment.
• Accurately and thoroughly documents all work done, all contacts, procedures and lab reports in medical record; conducts 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.
• 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.
• Affords assistance in orienting and training new staff as assigned, modeling best practices and reinforcing adherence to program policies and standards of care.

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.
• 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.