Registered Nurse Charge Med

Introduction

\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nMission\r\nstatement: To transform young people’s lives, create safer communities,\r\nand forge more equitable systems through community-based partnerships that hold\r\nyouth accountable while building on their strengths and support systems.\r\nVision\r\nStatement: Providing pathways to success for youth and families through\r\npartnerships across Maryland.\r\n\r\n

GRADE

20\r\n\r\n

LOCATION OF POSITION

\r\nPositions are located throughout the State\r\nof Maryland.� The recruitment is open and continuous and never\r\ncloses.� Applications are accepted continuously and one can apply at any\r\ntime.� Therefore, the resulting eligible list will be used to fill current\r\nand future vacancies in the work locations listed above. When completing the\r\napplication, please select all locations in which you are willing to\r\nwork.\r\n\r\nBaltimore City Juvenile Justice Center –\r\nBaltimore City�\r\nCharles H. Hickey, Jr. School – Baltimore\r\nCounty�\r\nVictor Cullen Center – Frederick County�\r\nCheltenham Youth Detention Center – Prince\r\nGeorge’s County�\r\nWestern Maryland Children’s Center –\r\nWashington County�\r\nLower Eastern Shore Children’s Center -\r\nWicomico County\r\n\r\n\r\n

Main Purpose of Job

\r\n\r\nJoin Us in Making a Difference at DJS!�\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nThe\r\nMaryland Department of Juvenile Services (DJS) is dedicated to transforming\r\nyoung lives, creating safer communities, and fostering equitable systems.\r\nWe are seeking passionate individuals for the role of Registered Nurse, Charge, so come join our team and make a meaningful impact on youth and the\r\ncommunity at DJS!A Registered Nurse\r\nCharge is the lead level of work responsible for nursing care in a ward,\r\ncottage, or unit on an assigned shift at a State facility.�\r\n\r\n\r\nA Registered Nurse\r\nCharge Medical provides nursing care in a medical setting to the youth within\r\nthe guidelines of the Nurse Practice Act, DJS Standards, policy, and procedure.\r\nEmployees in this classification assign review, approve the work of, and train\r\nRegistered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, and the non-licensed nursing or\r\nsupport staff assigned to the work area for a shift.\r\n

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:���Determined by the Maryland State Board of Nursing under the licensing requirements for Registered Nurses.\r\nExperience:�Two years of experience as a Registered Nurse, one year of which must have been in the Medical option.\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 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 may be substituted 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

The preferred candidate for this position may possess any of the following:�\r\nExperience providing clinical services to an adolescent\r\npopulation with mental health or substance abuse issues.\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

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

1.\r\nEmployees in this classification are subject to call-in and, therefore, will be\r\nrequired to provide the facility with a phone number at which they can be\r\nreached.\r\n2.\r\nEmployees in this classification are subject to substance abuse testing in\r\naccordance with Code of Maryland Regulations 17.04.09, Testing for Illegal Use\r\nof Drugs.\r\n

SELECTION PROCESS

Please make sure that you\r\nprovide sufficient information on your completed application to show that you\r\nmeet the qualifications for this recruitment. All information concerning your\r\nqualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider\r\ninformation submitted after this date.�Candidates will remain on the certified\r\neligible list for one (1) year. The resulting certified eligible list from this\r\nrecruitment may be used to fill similar positions of the same classification in\r\nthis or other State agencies.\r\n

EXAMINATION PROCESS

The assessment will involve a rating of your\r\napplication based on your education, training, and/or experience as it relates\r\nto the position's requirements. Therefore, it is essential that you provide\r\ncomplete and accurate information on your application. Incomplete applications\r\nwill not be accepted. Please report all relevant experience and education. For\r\neducation obtained outside the U.S., you will be required to provide proof of\r\nequivalent American education, as determined by a Foreign Credential Evaluation\r\nService, at the time of hire.\r\nPlease complete the supplemental\r\nquestionnaire, if applicable. They will be used when rating applications.\r\nPlease note that your answers on the supplemental questionnaire must\r\ncorrespond to the information provided on your completed application to receive\r\ncredit. Missing or incomplete supplemental questionnaires may impact the\r\noverall rating of your completed application.\r\nIf you are a Veteran applying for this\r\nposition, please submit your DD 214 Long Form with your completed application\r\nto receive proper credit.\r\n

BENEFITS

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS\r\n

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

The online application process is STRONGLY recommended. However, if you\r\nare unable to apply online, you may submit a completed paper application and\r\nsupplemental questionnaire responses via email or fax to the addresses provided\r\nbelow. If using fax or regular mail, ensure each page includes your First and\r\nLast Name, the Recruitment Number (located at the top of the posting), and the\r\nlast four digits 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\nMaryland Department of Juvenile Services\r\nOHR-Recruitment & Examination Unit\r\n217 E. Redwood Street\r\nBaltimore, MD 21202\r\nAttn: Jakiraman\r\nJones, Recruitment#24-005391-0003\r\nFax number 410-333-4188\r\nTTY Users: call via Maryland Relay\r\n�\r\nIf you\r\nare having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about\r\nthe online application system, please contact the Maryland Department of Budget\r\nand Management, Recruitment and Examination Division at 410-767-4850 or Application.Help@maryland.gov.\r\nShould additional information regarding this\r\nrecruitment be required, please contact the Maryland Department of Juvenile\r\nServices, Recruitment and Examination Unit at djs.careers@maryland.gov.\r\nInclude the Recruitment Title/Number that is located at the top of the\r\nbulletin.\r\nAs an equal-opportunity employer, Maryland is\r\ncommitted to recruiting, retaining, and promoting employees who are reflective\r\nof the State’s diversity.\r\nDJS values the experience gained by Veterans\r\nwhile serving our country. Veterans are welcome to apply for all current\r\nrecruitments.\r\nBilingual applicants and people with\r\ndisabilities are welcome to apply for all recruitments.\r\nCandidates with lived experience relating to\r\nthe criminal/juvenile legal system are encouraged to apply.\r\n