Registered Nurse - Treasure Island
About The Position
The Registered Nurse renders medical care to ill or injured individuals according to health standing orders and physician orders. The nurse observes patients, records significant conditions and reactions, and notifies the Health and Wellness Director or Physician about patient conditions, reactions to drugs or treatments, and significant incidents. The role takes vital signs, assists with medical examinations, prepares patients for tests and examinations, and prepares and administers prescribed medications. The nurse maintains medical equipment, supplies, medications, and accurate, timely medical records, including obtaining records of outside medical visits to support continued care on center. The role may screen and direct patients to appropriate medical or support services, train staff in CPR, First Aid, and Crisis Intervention, and provide medical counseling and education to students. It also supports the center’s safety, positive culture, and operational improvement, and provides on-call service at the Director’s discretion.
Requirements
- Active, unrestricted Registered Nurse license to practice in the state where the center is located.
- Two years of related experience.
- Experience working with diverse youth.
- Valid driver’s license in the state of employment and an acceptable driving record.
Responsibilities
- Provide medical care to ill or injured individuals according to health standing orders and physician orders.
- Observe patients, record significant conditions and reactions, and notify the Health and Wellness Director or Physician of relevant conditions, treatment or drug reactions, and significant incidents.
- Take temperatures, pulse, blood pressure, and other vital signs to assess patient progress.
- Participate in medical examinations of new students in accordance with U.S. Department of Labor guidelines.
- Screen patients and direct them to the Center Physician, Dentist, Health Services Coordinator, Counselor, or public health department as appropriate.
- Assist the Physician with patient examinations and prepare patients for tests and examinations.
- Prepare and administer prescribed medications.
- Maintain medical equipment and inventory of supplies and medications.
- Maintain accurate medical records, update them promptly, and retrieve records of outside medical visits for continued care on center.
- Provide medical counseling and education to students.
- May train staff in CPR, First Aid, and Crisis Intervention.
- Model, mentor, and monitor the positive normative culture of the center.
- Act as a responsible custodian of assigned center property and maintain accountability of staff, students, and property.
- Report violations of ethical behavior and identify and report environmental health and safety concerns.
- Suggest opportunities for continuous operational improvement and waste reduction.
- Communicate clearly and consistently model appropriate CSS and employability skills.
- Adhere to safety practices and foster an environment free from harassment, intimidation, and disrespect.
- Attend required training opportunities and perform other duties as assigned.
- Provide on-call service at the discretion of the Director.
Benefits
- Extensive learning opportunities and networking programs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
