Registered Nurse

Visions Adolescent Treatment Center, which offers a comprehensive clinically-based treatment option for adolescents and their families is seeking a skilled and qualified Registered Nurse who is interested in making a difference and making a positive impact on the lives of our clients.  This is an excellent position for the nurse who has a strong medical background along with knowledge and skills important in behavioral health.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Provides knowledgeable and caring clinical practice and care coordination through an understanding of patient, family, and healthcare/clinical team. Consistently provides safe, therapeutic care in a systematic way. Incorporates differences into the provision of care. Conducts all patient care in a patient and family-centered manner. Integrates knowledge, skills, and experiences to meet the needs of patients and families throughout the continuum, to include patient and family education.
• Communicates effectively and works cooperatively with others. Has respect for and understanding of other clinical disciplines. Uses an integrated approach toward patient outcomes.
• Serves as an empowering body to influence patient empowerment, and successful outcomes of clinical quality, through relationships and access-based knowledge. Utilizes standards, guidelines, and pathways for care delivery.
  

Responsibilities and Duties

 ·  Receiving and transcribing orders from physicians

·   Constant communication with the clinical team regarding client needs and/or significant changes

·   Documentation using electronic medical records system - Best Notes

·  Continuous monitoring/assessment of clients' vital signs, mental status, reaction to medications, etc.

·   Medication monitoring including counting and observation of administration

·   Perform UA drug screenings

·   Take clients to doctor appointments as necessary

·   Attend required staff meetings

·  Other duties and tasks as assigned
Qualifications and Skills

·   Registered Nursing License (RN) is required.

·   Industry experience preferred. Willing to train the right candidate.

·   CPR & First Aid License required.

• Ability to provide visual and auditory supervision of clients.
• Ability to maintain professional boundaries with all clients and staff
• Maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality.
• Stays calm and emotionally available in an environment serving emotionally disturbed youth.
• Demonstrates group leadership and organizational skills.
• High degree of clinical knowledge and competence.
• Completion of Background Check, including criminal history and fingerprinting.
• Competent in maintaining client confidentiality at all times.
• Maintain current CPI and CPR certification.
• Valid driver’s license, and MVR clearance.