Registered Nurse II

Nitelines Usa•Estacada, OR

20h•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse II will be responsible for various health and wellness duties within the Job Corps program. This includes conducting assessments, providing primary care, managing chronic conditions, administering medications, and educating students on health-related topics. The role also involves case management, emergency care, maintaining medical records, and collaborating with various center staff and external providers to ensure student well-being and program compliance.

Requirements

Current state license to practice independently in the state of OR
Current CPR Certificate
2-4 years of experience

Responsibilities

Prepare the wellness center for Program Compliance Assessments (PCA) per PRH.
Use Health and Wellness PCA tools to prepare for PCAs, Regional Office Targeted Assessments (ROTAs), and Regional Office Center Assessments (ROCAs).
Participate in announced and unannounced Regional Office Targeted Assessment (ROTA).
Conduct internal record audits and program assessments as directed by Health Wellness Director (HWD) and/or Center Director (CD).
Conduct regular chart audits using approved Job Corps forms.
Promptly review and triage applicant files with mental health histories or the need for reasonable accommodations.
Perform cursory health evaluations within the first 48 hours on center, including health history, vital signs, and laboratory testing as outlined in the PRH.
Determine the currency of immunizations and provide or arrange for student immunizations as needed.
Hold regularly scheduled sick calls, provide assessment and treatment of minor illnesses, and administer medications and treatments in accordance with physician's orders.
Provide primary care for trauma cases, emergency care, and management of chronic health problems.
Make recommendations for referrals to private physicians, dentists, clinics, community resources, or specialized services.
Provide follow-up care, treatment, or relay of information by telephone and/or interview on illness, injuries, dental problems, test results, etc.
Counsel, educate, and train students on a variety of health subjects such as hygiene; prevention of pregnancy, STDs, and HIV; nutrition and exercise; and specified information on illnesses and disease prevention.
Participate in all aspects of the biochemical testing program and ensure its integrity.
Participate in the Tobacco Use Prevention Program (TUPP) and ensure students are aware of the program.
Participate in Health Eating Active Lifestyles (HEALs) committee and collaborate with various departments regarding HEALs.
Collaborate with CMHC, and center medical providers in the monitoring of and case management of students on psychotropic medications.
Collaborate with the center’s medical providers in the monitoring of and case management of students on chronic medications.
Collaborate with medical providers to develop case management for students with chronic conditions.
Maintain BLS certification.
Maintain medical records, accident forms, and preparation of reports as required.
Ensure adherence to all Privacy Act requirements.
Collaborate with providers in developing mental health, general health and reproductive health promotion, awareness, and education activities.
Requisition, store, issue, and account for medical supplies and drugs.
Maintain proper safeguards for the storage of critical supplies, such as controlled substances.
Arrange for maintenance of the dispensary and equipment.
Recommend the purchase of new equipment and changes in service and treatment.
Participate in the Job Corps Disability / Reasonable Accommodations program.
Ensure all wellness and disability Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) are updated at least annually.
Ensure all wellness and disability Center Operating Procedures (COP) are updated at least annually.
Assist the safety officer with the student Office of Workers Compensation Program (OWCP) known as ECOMP.
Complete Significant Incident Reports (SIR) as directed by the CD.
Assist with, provide, or arrange for staff training to meet requirements of 5 hours adolescent growth and development yearly.