What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse (Part-Time) - Germantown position at The Arc Montgomery County?
Job position - Registered Nurse (Part-time)
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The Arc Montgomery County has a part-time position for a Registered Nurse in our unique fully-inclusive Karasik Family, Infant & Child Care Center (KFICCC) program for individual interested in supporting children 6 weeks - 10 years old with special health care needs, disabilities and children who are developing typically. The Registered Nurse is responsible for providing skilled nursing care while implementing the medical component of the program. Also responsible for performing nursing duties for all children enrolled in the KFICCC program to ensure their safety and wellbeing.
Hours: 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm two (2) days a week
Work location: Germantown, MD
Work Performed:
Provide skilled nursing care to children identified as medically fragile; e.g perform physical assessments, administer medications, monitor and operate medical equipment, and provide emergency interventions as needed.
Perform nursing duties for all children enrolled in the KFICCC program, assuring their safety and wellbeing as follows:
- Check medical forms of all incoming children to ensure complete medical packets are submitted and update immunizations as required by childcare licensing
- Administer Medications as needed
- Assess and provide care for injuries, illnesses and potential contagious conditions
- Post notices in all classrooms regarding reported and/or confirmed contagious diseases within the center
- Contact families as needed for the purpose of informing them of child’s medical condition and/or illness and requesting early pickup if needed
- Document all call/s and/or informal conversations with families
Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Children & Youth Services
Qualifications:
Registered Nurse (RN) with current licensure in the state of Maryland, current CPR certification, and some professional experience in pediatric nursing
Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to lift and/or carry up to 25 pounds.
- Must be able to withstand prolonged periods of standing, frequent bending, stooping, reaching, pulling and pushing.
EOE M/F/Vet/Disabled
Salary : $39