Registered Nurse - RN

UHS • Mansfield, OH

13d • Onsite

About The Position

Foundations for Living is seeking a dedicated and compassionate RN - Registered Nurse to join our team and provide vital support on alternate weekends. Our organization operates as a residential treatment facility, catering to at-risk youth in need of specialized care and support. The primary responsibility of this role will be to bolster our existing nursing team during the critical hours of 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM on every other weekend. As an RN at Foundations for Living, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the well-being and health of our youth residents, contributing to their positive growth and development. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young individuals while working within a supportive and caring team environment.

Requirements

• Current RN license in Ohio
• Experience working in a mental health setting, preferably with adolescents
• Strong understanding of psychiatric nursing principles and practices
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to remain calm and composed in challenging situations
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Basic computer skills for documentation purposes
• Compassion, empathy, and a genuine interest in working with mental health teens
• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
• At least 2 years experience in the nursing field preferred
• Experience in mental health field preferred but not required
• Valid State Registered Nursing License
• Valid State Drivers License with appropriate endorsements
• Certified in CPR and First Aid
• Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
• Ability to teach groups about medical management of medications and other health issues.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in mental health field

Responsibilities

• Administer medications as prescribed and monitor their effects
• Conduct health assessments and document observations accurately
• Collaborate with the treatment team to develop and implement individualized care plans
• Monitor and assist residents with daily living activities, ensuring their safety and well-being
• Provide emotional support and crisis intervention as needed
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date medical records and documentation
• Communicate effectively with the treatment team, residents, and their families
• Participate in staff meetings, trainings, and continuing education opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree