Registered Nurse -Per Diem-YCCS Program

Our Open•Walpole, MA

About The Position

Under the direction of the YCCS (Youth Community Crisis Stabilization) Program's Nurse Manager and YCCS Program Director, the Per Diem Registered Nurse will provide nursing care and manage the ongoing health care of the youth in the YCCS. The Registered Nurse is expected to be knowledgeable of the agency’s mission, program treatment philosophy, policies, and procedures and to implement this understanding in their care of the youth. How You'll Be Making a Difference Maintain a comprehensive understanding of the population of youth in need of short-term mental health stabilization. Fill physician orders and work collaboratively with the pharmacy. Administer medication and engage in a medication reconciliation process. In collaboration with the Leadership Team, develop and ensure implementation of a comprehensive health/wellness component to program planning, including environmental, nutritional, exercise and fitness. Provide ongoing Quality Assurance by monitoring medication administration processes to ensure compliance with DMH expectations. Oversee all aspects of the administration of medications, including the direct administration, training and supervision of medication systems. Assist with and oversee the preparation of leave of absence and or transfer/discharge medications. May be asked to serve as a trainer in medication, CPR and or First Aid. Conduct health screenings upon intake and as necessary and assure that all immunizations are current. Assist with nursing assessment as part of the comprehensive assessment process. Provide ongoing evaluation of youth including vital signs as prescribed. Assist in making decisions regarding the course of treatment and monitoring the effectiveness, side effects, adverse reactions, and drug interactions of all medications. Provide brief crisis counseling as needed and assist crisis prevention planning. Monitor laboratory reports and initiate appropriate action Assure compliance with all regulatory guidelines. Coordinate the delivery of health care with ancillary staff, family members, guardians, psychiatrists, primary and specialty health care providers, and other professionals within the Home and with external organizations. Maintain on-going communications with primary health care provider. Work actively as part of an interdisciplinary team to provide quality care and communicate regularly with team members. Complete reports and documentation needed for youth records, the Home and collateral and regulatory agencies. Provide and coordinate health education for youth and families and training for staff. Assure that all medication and medical supplies are ordered, received and checked for accuracy. Provide on-call, as part of an on-call rotation, for medication and or medical related questions.

Requirements

Two years plus pediatric/adolescent and or psychiatric nursing experience preferred
Must maintain an active RN license in Massachusetts
Certified in CPR and Standard First Aid
Computer literate including Microsoft Office and Internet Explorer with the ability to learn new software applications

Responsibilities

Maintain a comprehensive understanding of the population of youth in need of short-term mental health stabilization.
Fill physician orders and work collaboratively with the pharmacy.
Administer medication and engage in a medication reconciliation process.
In collaboration with the Leadership Team, develop and ensure implementation of a comprehensive health/wellness component to program planning, including environmental, nutritional, exercise and fitness.
Provide ongoing Quality Assurance by monitoring medication administration processes to ensure compliance with DMH expectations.
Oversee all aspects of the administration of medications, including the direct administration, training and supervision of medication systems.
Assist with and oversee the preparation of leave of absence and or transfer/discharge medications.
May be asked to serve as a trainer in medication, CPR and or First Aid.
Conduct health screenings upon intake and as necessary and assure that all immunizations are current.
Assist with nursing assessment as part of the comprehensive assessment process.
Provide ongoing evaluation of youth including vital signs as prescribed.
Assist in making decisions regarding the course of treatment and monitoring the effectiveness, side effects, adverse reactions, and drug interactions of all medications.
Provide brief crisis counseling as needed and assist crisis prevention planning.
Monitor laboratory reports and initiate appropriate action
Assure compliance with all regulatory guidelines.
Coordinate the delivery of health care with ancillary staff, family members, guardians, psychiatrists, primary and specialty health care providers, and other professionals within the Home and with external organizations.
Maintain on-going communications with primary health care provider.
Work actively as part of an interdisciplinary team to provide quality care and communicate regularly with team members.
Complete reports and documentation needed for youth records, the Home and collateral and regulatory agencies.
Provide and coordinate health education for youth and families and training for staff.
Assure that all medication and medical supplies are ordered, received and checked for accuracy.
Provide on-call, as part of an on-call rotation, for medication and or medical related questions.