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 40 hours per week, working Monday through Friday from 8:00am-4:30pm.

Benefits You Will Receive

• · $5,000 sign-on bonus (for new hires only)
• · $2000 RN referral bonus
• · $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.
• · 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

· Function as a liaison between providers and families by reviewing treatment plans and provider recommendations and communicating through various channels in emergent and non-emergent situations.

· Respond to patient phone calls and MyChart messages

· Support multidisciplinary clinics by identifying patient goals for the visit, getting updates since last visit and preparing summaries for the team

· Triage patients to keep clinic running smoothly.

· Facilitate care for patients by collaborating with various departments, navigating access to healthcare services both in the community and within the organization.

· Provide patient/family education

· Assist Providers with Botox and Baclofen-pump procedures

Qualifications

Education: 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 RN experience required and minimum of 1 year pediatric RN experience preferred.

License: Active, unencumbered Registered Nurse license from Maryland or a compact state.

Certification: Current CPR certification that included hands on skills