Registered Nurse - Part Time 24-29 hours

THE VILLAGE NETWORK•Ravenna Township, OH

9d•$33 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides medical care to youth and performs other medically compliant activities in alignment with The Village Network’s mission, vision, and values. The role supports youth at the Ravenna and Salem campuses and reports to the Regional Clinical Director and Director of Nursing. There are no direct reports. The Village Network provides community-based services, residential treatment, and treatment foster care programs for children and families in central and northeast Ohio and West Virginia. Its approach includes Collaborative Problem Solving and the Neurosequential Model of Therapeutics. The organization describes its workplace as trauma-informed and responsive, emphasizing safety, openness, mutual support, clarity and accountability, collaboration, active listening, dignity, and respect.

Requirements

Licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN).
Ability to use a computer and proficiency with Microsoft Office products and ARIZE.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Willingness to be flexible.
Valid Ohio Driver’s License and a driving record that allows the employee to be insurable under The Village Network’s vehicle insurance.
Ability to travel to the Salem and Ravenna campuses.
Ability to communicate orally and in writing with personnel at all levels, both internal and external.
Ability to bend, stoop, lift, push, reach, and walk for periods of time.
Ability to lift 20 pounds independently.

Nice To Haves

Three to five years of previous relevant experience is preferred but not required.
Previous experience with an adolescent population is helpful.
Experience with psychiatric medicine is helpful.

Responsibilities

Ensure systems are in place to meet youth’s physical health needs, including triage, direct services, service coordination, and communication with relevant individuals.
Manage medication and prescription acquisition, distribution, and administration, and follow up to ensure proper medication procedures are followed.
Create and implement training so individuals and the region understand relevant medical needs of youth.
Ensure the program meets compliance standards for relevant regulating agencies.
Attend team meetings and complete health assessments for behavioral therapy plans.
Provide input to SFSA development.
Create and implement policies and procedures.
Participate in on-call duties or rotation.
Maintain accurate and complete medical records in compliance with external agency expectations.
Perform other duties as required.