Registered Nurse

THE VILLAGE NETWORK • Columbus, OH

32d • $33 - $35

About The Position

As a partner in building brighter futures for youth and their families, your role will be to provide medical services to youth referred for services to the child welfare MCE. This will be done in a professional manner, valuing every child, honoring families, and valuing partnerships and, in alignment with The Village Network’s Mission, Vision and Core Values.

Requirements

• Ability to use a computer; proficiency with Microsoft Office products.
• Familiarity with SACWIS preferred, but not required
• Licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) with the state of Ohio; Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred.
• 3-5 years of experience working as an RN.
• Pediatric experience strongly preferred.
• Effective communication skills (both written and verbal), teamwork skills, and time management skills.
• Respectful of family-centered values with an ability to connect to and engage families, culturally competent and respectful towards others from diverse backgrounds
• Valid Ohio Driver’s License and maintains a driving record that allows that individual to be insurable with the insurance company providing The Village Network with vehicle insurance.
• Willingness to travel for various reasons, mainly during the day but occasionally overnight.
• Ability to visit clients’ homes (may or may not be handicap accessible).
• Must be able to pass a BCI/FBI fingerprint background check.

Responsibilities

• Complete physical assessments on children entering substitute care.
• Monitors medication and completes a psychotropic medication reconciliation as outlined by the Ohio Revised Code and Ohio Administrative Code
• Maintains medical record information for each child in substitute care in the State Automated Child Welfare Information System (SACWIS)
• Participate in a nurse partnership and home visiting program with youth and their families to facilitate successful outcomes
• Identify safety risks, document concerns, and make referrals regarding allegations of abuse or neglect as necessary
• Communicate closely with all service team members and parents to ensure understanding and successful follow through with medical care related case planning services
• Take detailed notes and complete data entry into the Statewide Automated Child Welfare Information System (SACWIS).
• Provide court testimony as required
• Participate in the semi-annual review process as required
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Competitive salaries and great benefits including a 403(b) plan with both a 5% company contribution and 50% match of the first 7% after 1 year of service.
• 272 hours (YES 34 DAYS!) of PTO offered in the first full year (prorated if hired mid-fiscal year) in addition to 6 paid holidays for full-time employees with potential for PTO buy back for unused time.
• 12-year history of providing annual bonuses, as well as offering PTO Buybacks.
• Advancement Opportunities: The village network is a growing organization and we aim to promote from within.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees