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SalaryBELLEFAIRE JCB is among the nation’s largest, most experienced child service agencies providing a variety of behavioral health, substance abuse, education and prevention services. Through more than 25 programs, we help more than 30,000 youth and their families each year achieve resiliency, dignity and self-sufficiency.
POSITION SUMMARY: The Registered Nurse will be responsible for administering and supervising medication administration and participation in the plan of care for clients. They will respond to health needs of the clients as needed, making appropriate referrals and assessments.
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Administers and supervises the administration of medication to clients in residential treatment units, transitional living, Monarch School and After School Program within the established guidelines.
- Participates in the implementation of the plan of care for Bellefaire JCB clients.
- Makes rounds in cottages and attends to health care needs of clients.
- Makes physical assessments of clients, and documents significant findings in the client’s record.
- Makes appropriate referrals to the pediatrician after screening clients.
- Assists the pediatrician with examining clients in the Health Clinic.
- Teaches clients and staff about health care topics and medications.
- Utilizes the time log system to document billable hours of direct care.
- Performs medical treatments on clients when indicated (wound care, etc.).
- Orients new staff and trains them on policies and procedures.
- Attends client staffing and treatment team meetings as indicated.
- Assists and trains cottage staff to make appropriate decisions pertaining to the health care needs of clients.
- Notes, transcribes, and checks orders against Medical Administration Record (MARs) when indicated.
- Contacts the physician with abnormal lab results and with emergencies.
- Counts narcotics daily and signs the audit sheets for controlled substances.
- Orders, receives and distributes routine and Leave of Absence (LOA) medications.
- Returns and credits medications when indicated.
- Calls for lab results when indicated and follows up on outside medical appointments.
- Assists with daily operations of the Health Clinic. Assists the secretary with filing, obtaining consent and scheduling outside appointments.
- Participates in Quality Improvement as indicated.
- Keeps the exam room and Health Clinic clean, stocked and orderly.
- Contribute to the development and maintenance of the clinical record through the timely completion of assigned documentation in accordance with applicable licensing and accreditation regulations and standards.
OTHER DUTIES:
- Attend scheduled staff meetings, supervision, and on-going training.
- All required trainings, certifications and licensure must be kept current in accordance with applicable licensing and accreditation regulations and standards.
- Respect the privacy of clients and hold in confidence all information obtained during the client’s treatment. All client-related documents should be handled in accordance with Agency guidelines on confidential material.
- Maintain high standards of ethical and professional conduct and adhere to Agency policies and procedures.
- Other duties as assigned by management.
Life at Bellefaire: We value our employees and their commitment to our mission and offer competitive total rewards (benefits and compensation) options to our valued employees and their families, including domestic partners. Our rich options include:
- Dental, vision and medical insurance
- Defined benefit pension plan
- 403(b) plan
- Life insurance
- Paid long-term disability
- Generous paid time off and holidays
Other perks of working with us include:
- A friendly and appreciated staff
- Working with a team committed to the well-being of others
- A beautiful campus
- Career growth/numerous free CEU opportunities
- Staff recognition program
- A caring environment to work in!
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, PRN
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
