Charge Nurse (Non-Merit)

Kentucky Personnel Cabinet•Chestnut Glen, KY

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Bluegrass Challenge Academy is hiring a Charge Nurse that is responsible for managing or supervising all medical services within a Youth Challenge program within the Commonwealth of Kentucky including all shifts and contract medical support.

Requirements

Must have two years of experience as a Registered Nurse.
Must be licensed in Kentucky as a registered nurse or possess a valid work permit issued by the Kentucky Board of Nursing.
Must maintain any required licensure(s), certification(s), or other credentials for the length of employment in this job classification.

Nice To Haves

A bachelor's degree in nursing will substitute for one year of the required experience.

Responsibilities

Supervise and, or, conduct sick call operations, medication storage and distribution, schedule and transport cadets to external medical appointments.
Maintain appropriate medical records.
Identify and implement medical policy regarding enforcement of state and, or, federal laws, rules and regulations.
Recommend staffing to provide effective and efficient health services.
Coordinate medication supply with parents and pharmacy, coordinate insurance and medical billing activities, discuss injuries, medications, changes in wellness with family and doctors.
Supervise and coordinate the activities of three or more full and part time staff, including contract therapist and medical doctor.
Maintain pay documents on all personnel.
Monitor medication distribution records, conduct validation inventories, and excess medication destruction as required.
Maintain OTC(over the counter) inventory of necessary items for shelf stock.
Performs all required drug screening activities within the Academy.
Ensure quality screening devices are used and results accurately recorded.
A primary member of the Academy Management Team.