About this role
The Registered Nurse in this role is responsible for providing nursing, medical and health care services for adolescent males in our Juvenile Residential Treatment Program.
***This is an intermittent / PRN position. The position does not come with any benefits. Great job for someone who needs a flexible schedule. (Usually working on Tuesday or Wednesday)
Minimum Qualifications / Experience:
* Nursing Degree from an approved school of nursing. Bachelor’s degree in Nursing preferred. * Current Michigan license as a Registered Nurse. * Minimum One (1) year nursing experience. * Valid Michigan Driver’s license without relevant restriction. * Demonstrate effective verbal and written communication skills and computer literacy. * Demonstrate ability to interact positively in a cultural diverse environment.
Success in the role is measured on your ability to:
* Effectively provide nursing services in accordance to QRTP (Qualified Residential Treatment Program) standards. * Consistently administer all aspects of nursing services for the residential programs as defined by policy, contract and licensing standards. * Meet expected case documentation requirements. * Maintain compliance with agency and contractual training and licensure requirements.
Essential Functions:
* Plans and organizes work to meet all job requirements according to the agency and COA standards, licensing, and QRTP (Qualified Residential Treatment Program) requirements. * Provides health related services for residential clients. * Develop, implement and monitor the medical treatment plan for youth as assigned. * Works with physicians to dispense and monitor prescribed client medications. * Communicates in a clear, timely, and appropriate manner. * Completes individual charting and all required reports in a timely and accurate manner. * Provide health-related education to staff and clients as assigned. * Works cooperatively and in collaboration with other staff and representatives of other agencies. * Demonstrates personal integrity and professional demeanor in accordance with the ethics of the agency and profession. * Stay informed of current practice developments with the profession. * Utilizes education and training opportunities to ensure continual professional competence. * Respond to supervision appropriately as a vehicle for further professional development. * Perform all other duties as required or requested, keeping within the scope of this position.
Physical Requirements:
* See Attached