Registered Nurse-Outpatient Float ($5,000 Sign-On Bonus)

OverviewKennedy Krieger Institute leads the way in translating scientific advances into new therapies and educational interventions, while providing an inspirational environment for training tomorrow's leaders in the field. These successes benefit millions of children, adolescents, and adults around the world. Kennedy Krieger Institute offers more than 55 outpatient clinics, home and community programs, education, research, pediatric neurobehavioral and rehabilitation/feeding inpatient units and a day hospital.This position is 40 hours per week, working Monday through Friday from 8:00am-4:30pm in the Outpatient Clinics, Schools and Specialized Transition Program.Responsibilities* Maintain clinic flow by assisting with vitals and nursing triage to prepare the patients for the doctor's portion of the visit. This includes medication and allergy reconciliation, review of health history changes, assessment of education needs, cultural/spiritual needs, and food needs, assisting the family or patient with signing up for MyChart if needed, and suicide screening of the appropriate patients per policy. This can also include gathering relevant information and questions for the care team before they begin the visit.* · Relay messages and questions the family might have to the clinical nurse coordinator for that patient or directly to the MDs prior to them starting the visit (if possible)* · Assist with maintaining the clinic environment by cleaning exam rooms and stocking along with the NTs, and maintaining the safety of the clinic by ensuring that the hallways are clear, equipment is properly stored, cleaned, and maintained, and all safety procedures are followed.* · Maintaining a high quality of patient care and service by being visible and available to assist with questions or patient-care related tasks, including assisting with patient transfers to and from the exam tables, providing resources to keep the patients comfortable and safe, and assisting the doctors and clinical nurse coordinators with coordinating patient care, including providing outside resource information, assisting with the discharge process as applicable, and resolving any concerns or complaints before the end of the visit.* · Maintaining all applicable licenses and certifications and participating in continuing education and committees as available to further expand nursing knowledge* · Be open, understanding, patient, and kind to every person who enters the clinic, regardless of age, sex, race, gender, religion, medical conditions, etc.QualificationsEducation: Graduation from an accredited school of nursing. BSN or enrolled in a BSN program to be completed within 2 ½ years of hiring date.Experience: Minimum of 2 years of clinical experience required and minimum of 1 year pediatric experience preferred.License: Active, unencumbered Registered Nurse license from Maryland or a compact state.Certification: Current CPR certification that included hands on skillsBenefitsKennedy Krieger is an approved site for the Nurse Corps Loan Repayment program! More info can be found here: https://bhw.hrsa.gov/funding/apply-loan-repayment#nclrpKennedy Krieger Institute offers excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401K with match, tuition reimbursement, free parking and child care subsidies! In addition, we offer rich professional development opportunities. Now offering a New Student Debt Relief Program!EOE/M/F/D/VWe require full COVID vaccination or documentation of medical and/or religious exemption(s) approval for this job as we are a healthcare institution committed to putting health and safety first for our patients, students, employees, and the communities we serve.