RN - Registered Nurse

Four Oaks Family & Children Services•Cedar Rapids, IA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Four Oaks understands the importance of supporting and treating one another as if they were our own family members. We believe in maintaining a healthy work/life balance while providing career paths for everyone. Our organization flourishes in an environment of equal opportunity and fair treatment for all. The effects of diversity and inclusion have created an atmosphere of positivity which connects us to the customers we serve. As a Registered Nurse, you will assist in the provision of nursing services to clients in Residential Treatment. These activities include the provision of limited nursing services, health needs assessments, coordination of psychiatric/psychological/medical services to clientele, medication administration, and oversight for the health related policy & procedure in the organization. In addition, this position is responsible for health related training needs of staff.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Associate's degree in Nursing

Responsibilities

Building a relationship of trust with residents and assessing the medical needs of residents.
Coordinating psychiatric and psychological scheduling.
Supervising medication management procedures, including the distribution, storage, and destruction of prescribed medications.
Establishing and maintains health conscious procedures within work areas.
Providing medical triage and interventions in medical situations by referring clients to appropriate provider.
Maintaining medical file information and assures proper file management.
Immediately identifying injuries which are inconsistent with the identified history to Senior Program Manager for immediate action.
Developing policies and procedures to ensure safe medical interventions for clients.
Reporting any identified public health concern to appropriate authorities.
Provide supervision and oversite of Health Services Department.
Reviewing medication errors and completes continuous quality improvement process.
Conducting training on CPR, First Aide, Infection Control, as well as health related policies & procedures.