Registered Nurse - Treasure Island

Equus•San Francisco, CA

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, responses to drugs or treatments, and significant incidents. The role includes taking vital signs, assisting with examinations, preparing patients for tests, administering prescribed medications, and maintaining medical equipment, supplies, medications, and accurate medical records. The nurse may provide staff training in CPR, First Aid, and Crisis Intervention, participate in new-student medical examinations under U.S. Department of Labor guidelines, screen and refer patients, and provide medical counseling and education to students. The position also supports the center’s positive normative culture, safety, accountability, ethical conduct, and continuous operational improvement. The nurse identifies and reports environmental health and safety concerns, attends required training, and may provide on-call service at the Director’s discretion. Other duties may be assigned.

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

Render 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 patient conditions, treatment or drug reactions, and significant incidents.
Take temperatures, pulse, blood pressure, and other vital signs to assess patient progress.
May train staff in CPR, First Aid, and Crisis Intervention.
Participate in medical examinations of new students in accordance with U.S. Department of Labor guidelines.
May screen patients and refer 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 and timely medical records and retrieve records of outside medical visits for continued care at the center.
Provide medical counseling and education to students.
Model, mentor, and monitor the center’s positive normative culture.
Act as a responsible custodian of assigned center property.
Report violations of ethical behavior.
Suggest opportunities for continuous operational improvement and waste reduction.
Identify and report environmental health and safety concerns.
Provide on-call service at the Director’s discretion.
Communicate clearly and consistently model appropriate CSS and employability skills.
Maintain accountability of staff, students, and property.
Adhere to safety practices in all areas of responsibility.
Foster a center environment free from harassment, intimidation, and disrespect and supportive of safe work and learning.
Attend all required training opportunities.
Perform other duties as assigned.