REGISTERED NURSE

The Bridge Family Center•Manchester, CT

About The Position

The Bridge Family Center has an opening for a part time RN. The RN will be assigned to two residential programs, located in Hartford and Manchester, serving adolescent DCF involved males. . This is a 15 hour/week position. Hours are flexible and can be structured around your schedule, however hours must have some level of consistency and have some hours that coincide with the program manager and meet the needs of the kids in the program. The Bridge Family Center offers competitive pay and great benefits, including: 403(b) with match (match eligibility requirements must be met) and paid sick time. GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: The Nurse is responsible for coordinating and managing the medical and health related services for the residents of the residential programs. The nurse will work closely with the program staff in following the guidelines of the DCF medication administration program. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Program and Administrative Duties Review and familiarize medical histories of each resident. Ensure that each case record contains the presence of informed consent for medication and releases of information from doctors. The nurse will recommend an individual plan of care for each resident’s health needs. Timely completion of all paperwork including Nursing Assessments for STTAR residents within 72 hours. In addition to nursing services, provide other services to the residents, including occasional transportation, instruction in hygiene, and assistance in the development of daily living skills. Monitor responses to medication, vital signs, and blood work. Conduct health related groups for the residents. Conduct and document quarterly reviews of written policies and procedures relating to all aspects of medication administration and medical services. Provide on-site testing and maintain documentation for all staff following a DCF course for medication administration. Annually conduct on-site testing to ensure the certified staff are safely administering medication. Attend weekly staff meetings and other pertinent meetings as designated by the Director. Train and certify staff to administer medication Assist in fostering a stable and therapeutic environment by maintaining the values and principles of the relational model. Participate in the agency’s on-call service. Develop a close, therapeutic relationship with residents, and a positive professional relationship with co-workers. Interact with residents in a manner marked by a controlled, non-judgmental tone of voice and body language, promoting individual responsibility and self-esteem. Supervise all aspects of the medication administration program including: Proper storage of medication Review current prescription orders Review documentation of medication records and medical records Review pharmacy labels to insure that the labels match doctor’s orders Track and formulate improvements in those situations where there are medication errors. Complete monthly documentation for the DCF. Act as the agency’s chief RN and point person inclusive of ensuring that all medical policies comply with DCF and State regulations, chairing quarterly meetings with the physician providing oversight to our medication component, and informing other Bridge RN’s of policy and procedural updates and enlisting their feedback. Provide RN coverage for additional programs on a short-term basis, as needed and as requested. Perform such other duties as may be requested by Program Management.

Requirements

degree and license as a Registered Nurse
experience working with adolescents from high-risk environments and providing care to adolescent with a history of psychiatric problems
valid CPR certification
computer proficiency
passed all the necessary police and DCF background checks
valid driver’s license
safe and roadworthy vehicle
be willing to transport residents in this vehicle as may be necessary from time to time
Travel to different Bridge programs is required.

Responsibilities

Review and familiarize medical histories of each resident.
Ensure that each case record contains the presence of informed consent for medication and releases of information from doctors.
Recommend an individual plan of care for each resident’s health needs.
Timely completion of all paperwork including Nursing Assessments for STTAR residents within 72 hours.
Provide other services to the residents, including occasional transportation, instruction in hygiene, and assistance in the development of daily living skills.
Monitor responses to medication, vital signs, and blood work.
Conduct health related groups for the residents.
Conduct and document quarterly reviews of written policies and procedures relating to all aspects of medication administration and medical services.
Provide on-site testing and maintain documentation for all staff following a DCF course for medication administration.
Annually conduct on-site testing to ensure the certified staff are safely administering medication.
Attend weekly staff meetings and other pertinent meetings as designated by the Director.
Train and certify staff to administer medication
Assist in fostering a stable and therapeutic environment by maintaining the values and principles of the relational model.
Participate in the agency’s on-call service.
Develop a close, therapeutic relationship with residents, and a positive professional relationship with co-workers.
Interact with residents in a manner marked by a controlled, non-judgmental tone of voice and body language, promoting individual responsibility and self-esteem.
Supervise all aspects of the medication administration program including:
Proper storage of medication
Review current prescription orders
Review documentation of medication records and medical records
Review pharmacy labels to insure that the labels match doctor’s orders
Track and formulate improvements in those situations where there are medication errors.
Complete monthly documentation for the DCF.
Act as the agency’s chief RN and point person inclusive of ensuring that all medical policies comply with DCF and State regulations, chairing quarterly meetings with the physician providing oversight to our medication component, and informing other Bridge RN’s of policy and procedural updates and enlisting their feedback.
Provide RN coverage for additional programs on a short-term basis, as needed and as requested.
Perform such other duties as may be requested by Program Management.