REGISTERED NURSE CHARGE PSYCHIATRIC

Introduction

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GRADE

20\r\n

LOCATION OF POSITION

\r\nSomatic Health Unit\r\nBaltimore City\r\nJuvenile Justice Center\r\nBaltimore, MD\r\n\r\n\r\n

Main Purpose of Job

\r\nJoin Us in Making a Difference at DJS!\r\n\r\n\r\nThe 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!\r\n\r\n\r\nAs the Registered Nurse Charge\r\nPsychiatric, you will provide comprehensive nursing care to youth in\r\naccordance with the Nurse Practice Act, DJS Health Care Standards and\r\nOperational Procedures, and DJS policies. You will perform nursing assessments,\r\nadminister medications and treatments, respond to youth health needs, and\r\nsupport the delivery of safe, timely, and clinically appropriate care within a\r\nbehavioral health setting.\r\n\r\n\r\nIn this\r\nrole, you will have the opportunity to contribute in various ways, including:\r\n\r\n\r\n Providing Nursing Care – Performing nursing assessments for newly admitted\r\n youth, completing admission testing, collecting laboratory specimens, and\r\n responding to youth requesting nursing care\r\n Administering Medications and Treatments – Transcribing physician and nurse practitioner orders\r\n and administering medications and treatments in accordance with medical\r\n orders while maintaining accurate medication administration records\r\n Maintaining Clinical Documentation – Documenting youth health records and related logs\r\n using timely, accurate, and legally appropriate SOAPE terminology\r\n Managing Health Information – Entering and maintaining current youth health\r\n information in ASSIST and ImmuNet and filing health records in accordance\r\n with applicable requirements\r\n Supporting Health Education – Teaching health education classes to youth as\r\n assigned\r\n Supporting Employee Health – Assisting with employee health initiatives,\r\n including PPD testing and vaccinations\r\n Maintaining Professional Competency – Maintaining required training and continuing\r\n education units (CEUs)\r\n Supporting Performance Management – Participating in performance evaluations as assigned\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Determined by the Maryland State Board of Nursing under the licensing requirements for Registered Nurses.\r\n\r\n\r\nExperience: Two (2) years of experience as a Registered Nurse, one (1) year of which must have been in the Psychiatric option.\r\n\r\n\r\nNotes:\r\n1. 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.\r\n2. 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.\r\n3.�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.\r\n

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

\r\nThe\r\npreferred candidate for this position may possess any of the following:\r\n\r\n\r\n Experience providing psychiatric or behavioral health nursing\r\n care in a juvenile justice, residential, inpatient, or other structured care\r\n setting\r\n Any relevant training or certification in psychiatric nursing,\r\n trauma-informed care, crisis intervention, de-escalation, or suicide prevention\r\n Experience with behavioral health medication management,\r\n including psychotropic medications, medication monitoring, and recognizing potential\r\n adverse effects or clinical changes\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

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.\r\n2. 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.\r\n3. Employees in this classification may be required to successfully complete cardiopulmonary resuscitation training and maintain current certification.\r\n\r\n\r\n

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

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.\r\n2. 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.\r\n

SELECTION PROCESS

Please make sure that you provide\r\nsufficient information on your completed application to show that you meet the qualifications\r\nfor this recruitment. All information concerning your qualifications must be\r\nsubmitted by the closing date. We will not consider information submitted after\r\nthis date. Candidates will remain on the certified eligible list for one (1)\r\nyear. The resulting certified eligible list from this recruitment may be used\r\nto fill similar positions of the same classification in this or other State\r\nagencies.\r\n

EXAMINATION PROCESS

The assessment will 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.\r\n\r\n\r\nPlease 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.\r\n\r\n\r\nIf you are a Veteran applying for\r\nthis position, please submit your DD 214 Long Form with your completed application to receive proper credit.\r\n

BENEFITS

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS\r\n

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

\r\nThe online\r\napplication process is STRONGLY recommended. However, if you are unable\r\nto apply online, you may submit a completed paper application and supplemental\r\nquestionnaire responses via email or fax to the addresses provided below. If\r\nusing fax or regular mail, ensure each page includes your First and Last Name,\r\nthe Recruitment Number (located at the top of the posting), and the last four\r\ndigits of your SS#. Paper application materials must be received by 5:00 PM on the closing date for the\r\nrecruitment. Applications received after this time, or those with incorrect\r\nforms, will not be accepted. Postmarks will not be considered.\r\n\r\n\r\nMaryland Department of Juvenile\r\nServices\r\nOHR-Recruitment &\r\nExamination Unit\r\n217 E. Redwood Street\r\nBaltimore, MD 21202\r\nAttn: Recruitment#\r\n26-004285-0001\r\nFax number 410-333-4188\r\nTTY Users: call via Maryland\r\nRelay\r\n\r\n\r\nIf you are having difficulty with\r\nyour user account or have general questions about the online application\r\nsystem, please contact the Maryland Department of Budget and Management,\r\nRecruitment and Examination Division at 410-767-4850 or Application.Help@maryland.gov.\r\n\r\n\r\nShould additional information\r\nregarding this recruitment be required, please contact the Maryland Department\r\nof Juvenile Services, Recruitment and Examination Unit at djs.careers@maryland.gov. Include\r\nthe Recruitment Title/Number that is located at the top of the bulletin.\r\n\r\n\r\nAs an equal-opportunity\r\nemployer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining, and promoting\r\nemployees who are reflective of the State’s diversity.\r\n\r\n\r\nDJS values the experience\r\ngained by Veterans while serving our country. Veterans are welcome to apply for\r\nall current recruitments.\r\n\r\n\r\nBilingual applicants and people\r\nwith disabilities are welcome to apply for all recruitments.\r\n\r\n\r\nCandidates with lived experience\r\nrelating to the criminal/juvenile legal system are encouraged to apply.\r\n\r\n\r\nWe welcome experienced\r\nprofessionals transitioning from federal service to explore rewarding career\r\nopportunities.\r\n\r\n\r\n