Nursing Staff Educator I, SHNIC

Overview

Specialized Health Needs Interagency Collaboration (SHNIC) Educator-RN

Salary Range: $71,518.51-$127,585.95

Pos. Category: Nursing

 Job Location: 801 N Broadway, Baltimore, MD 

 Pos. Type: Full Time, 32 hours per week

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 four 8-hour days, Monday through Friday

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

• Serve as a statewide school health expert, providing consultation and support to parents, educators, and community service agencies across Maryland.
• Design and deliver training programs, presentations, and educational resources that promote the safe and successful inclusion of students with special health care needs.
• Partner with Maryland school health services and state agencies to conduct research and develop evidence-based guidance supporting school health initiatives and best practices.
• Offer case-specific consultation and hands-on skills training to school personnel caring for students with medical devices and complex health needs.
• Develop and maintain a website of educational materials and publications regarding specific medical conditions and school-based nursing skills.
• Manage an online resource of educational materials, publications, and clinical resources related to pediatric health conditions and school nursing practice.

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing required.  

Experience: Five years of nursing experience required. Three years of school-based nursing experience preferred.

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

Certification: Current CPR certification that included hands on skills. Must possess CM/DN certification by the Maryland Board of Nursing.

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