Registered Nurse (RN)- Afternoon Shift

Bellefaire JCB•Shaker Heights, OH

39d•$36•Onsite

About The Position

Registered Nurse (ASD, MBA & PRTF)-Seeking afternoon shift 2pm-10:30pm Alternating weekends and Holidays Requires a four (4) week commitment to training on day shift 8am-4pm (negotiable). BENEFITS AND SALARY: At Bellefaire, we prioritize our employees and their wellbeing. We provide competitive benefit options to our employees and their families, including domestic partners and pets. Our offerings include: Salary Offer for the position is $36 per hour Comprehensive health and Rx plans, including a zero-cost option. Wellness program including free preventative care Generous paid time off and holidays 50% tuition reduction at Case Western Reserve University for the MNO and MSW programs Defined benefit pension plan 403(b) retirement plan Pet insurance Employer paid life insurance and long-term disability Employee Assistance Program Support for continuing education and credential renewal Ancillary benefits including: dental, vision, voluntary life, short term disability, hospital indemnity, accident, critical illness Flexible Spending Account for Health and Dependent Care QUALIFICATIONS: Education: Minimum of an Associate’s degree from an accredited nursing school required. Bachelor’s degree preferred. Licensure: Valid Ohio Registered Nurse license required. Skills: Ability to perform job responsibilities with a high degree of initiative and independent judgment. Core Expertise: Possesses skill, knowledge and abilities to perform the essential duties of their role; keeps knowledge up to date. Cultural Competency: Demonstrates awareness, sensitivity and skills in working professionally with diverse individuals, groups and communities who represent various cultural and personal background and characteristics. Interpersonal Communication: Communicates clearly using verbal, nonverbal, and written skills in a professional context; demonstrates clear understanding and use of professional language. Professional & Ethical Conduct: Adheres to professional values such as honesty, personal responsibility, and accountability; applies ethical concepts within scope of work and adheres to Agency policies and procedures. Collaboration & Teamwork: Functions effectively as a member of a professional team that includes employees, clients and family members. Problem-Solving & Decision-Making: Recognizes problems and responds appropriately; gathers information and sorts through it to identify and address root cause issues; makes timely decisions. Experience: Experience working with children and adolescents required; Previous experience in pediatric autism, special needs, and psych preferred. AGENCY SUMMARY: Bellefaire JCB is among the nation’s largest, most experienced child service agencies providing a variety of behavioral health, substance abuse, education and prevention, and autism services. Through more than 25 programs, we help more than 30,000 youth and their families each year achieve resiliency, dignity and self-sufficiency. Check out “Bellefaire JCB: Join Our Team” on Vimeo! POSITION SUMMARY. The Registered Nurse is responsible for administering and supervising medication administration and participation in the plan of care for clients of the Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility (PRTF) & MBA program. The Registered Nurse responds to the clients’ health needs as needed, making appropriate referrals and assessments when necessary.

Requirements

Minimum of an Associate’s degree from an accredited nursing school required.
Valid Ohio Registered Nurse license required.
Ability to perform job responsibilities with a high degree of initiative and independent judgment.
Possesses skill, knowledge and abilities to perform the essential duties of their role; keeps knowledge up to date.
Demonstrates awareness, sensitivity and skills in working professionally with diverse individuals, groups and communities who represent various cultural and personal background and characteristics.
Communicates clearly using verbal, nonverbal, and written skills in a professional context; demonstrates clear understanding and use of professional language.
Adheres to professional values such as honesty, personal responsibility, and accountability; applies ethical concepts within scope of work and adheres to Agency policies and procedures.
Functions effectively as a member of a professional team that includes employees, clients and family members.
Recognizes problems and responds appropriately; gathers information and sorts through it to identify and address root cause issues; makes timely decisions.
Experience working with children and adolescents required

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Previous experience in pediatric autism, special needs, and psych preferred.

Responsibilities

Administer and supervise the administration of medication to clients in designated ASD, PRTF & MBA units.
Participate in the implementation of the treatment planning needs for clients within the designated ASD, PRTF & MBA units.
Circulate through the designated units and attend to all clients’ health care needs as required.
Perform medical treatments, such as wound care, on clients when indicated.
Provide physical health and nurse assessments of clients, and document significant findings in the client’s record.
Make appropriate referrals to the pediatrician after screening clients.
Participates and assists in nursing activities specific to client admissions and ongoing treatment including but not limited to medical case management, physical health screens and nursing assessments
Teach clients and staff about health care topics and medications.
Utilizes the time log system to document billable hours of direct care.
Orient new staff and trains them on policies and procedures.
Attend client staffing and treatment team meetings as indicated.
Assist and train Monarch PRTF staff to make appropriate decisions pertaining to the health care needs of clients.
Note, transcribe, and check orders against Medical Administration Record (MARs) when indicated.
Count narcotics daily and sign the audit sheets for controlled substances.
Order, receive and distribute routine and Leave of Absence (LOA) medications.
Return and credit medications when indicated.
Call for lab results when indicated and follows up on outside medical appointments.
Contact the physician with abnormal lab results and with emergencies.
Assists with daily operations of the ASD, PRTF & MBA units.
Participates in Quality Improvement as indicated.
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.
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.

Benefits

Salary Offer for the position is $36 per hour
Comprehensive health and Rx plans, including a zero-cost option.
Wellness program including free preventative care
Generous paid time off and holidays
50% tuition reduction at Case Western Reserve University for the MNO and MSW programs
Defined benefit pension plan
403(b) retirement plan
Pet insurance
Employer paid life insurance and long-term disability
Employee Assistance Program
Support for continuing education and credential renewal
Ancillary benefits including: dental, vision, voluntary life, short term disability, hospital indemnity, accident, critical illness
Flexible Spending Account for Health and Dependent Care