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Kennedy Krieger Institute
Clinical Nurse II, Outpatient
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What they do
A Registered Nurse provides medical care and treatment, educates patients about their conditions, and provides emotional support to patients and families. Works in hospitals, schools, clinics or community health centers. Works under the supervision of a physician or other specialist, and serves as the primary point of care for patients in a hospital setting. May specialize in emergency room work, or treatment for a particular condition, or specialize in working with infants, the elderly or other patient groups. May work as an advanced practice specialists and prescribe medications in addition to offering specialty care.
$84,095 / year median in Maryland
+10% projected growth
Job Description
Overview About Kennedy Krieger Institute Kennedy 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 32 hours per week, working Monday through Wednesday and Saturday from 7:30am-4:00pm one week then Monday through Thursday from 7:30am-4:00pm the next week in the Outpatient Clinics. Benefits You Will Receive
- $10,500/year tuition advancement/reimbursement for employees earning undergrad and graduate degrees (pro-rated for 16-39 hours/week)
- 50% college tuition grant for dependents up to $32,000/year for eligible employees budgeted 30-40 hours per week who have 5 years of service or more.
- Recently increased differentials
- Student loan repayment for employees budgeted 30-40 hours per week ($100 per month up to $10,500)
- Bonus incentive for a masters degree
- Bonus incentive for nursing certification
- Medical, Dental, Vision (active the month after you attend HR) most places make you wait 3-6 months)
- Enhanced Mental Health Benefits
- 401K Automatic 3% employer-funded "base contribution" with additional 1.5%-3% based on years of service
- Sick and Vacation accrual upon first day of work
- Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (Child Care Spending Account) $2,000 for each eligible child through the age of 6; $600 for each child age 7-10
- Progressive Career Ladder with salary increase
- Program to earn free CEUs
- Free secure and monitored parking Responsibilities
- Maintain clinic flow by assisting with vitals and nursing triage to prepare the patients for the doctor's portion of 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.