Registered Nurse, PRTF
About The Position
The Staff Registered Nurse provides nursing services to youth residing in the Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility (PRTF). Reporting to the Lead RN, the nurse delivers high-quality, trauma-informed care that meets each youth’s medical and psychiatric needs in accordance with Boundless policies, the OhioRISE PRTF Provider Manual, and applicable state and federal regulations. The RN works within the scope of their license to assess, monitor, document, and support youth’s physical and behavioral health, and delegates nursing tasks to certified direct service providers. The RN collaborates with interdisciplinary teams, families, and outside providers to coordinate care, participate in discharge planning, and support compliance with PRTF licensing requirements. This position is PRN, with a 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. night schedule. The RN also participates in an on-call rotation as assigned.
Requirements
- Be at least 18 years of age.
- Graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
- Hold a current Ohio RN license in good standing through the Ohio Board of Nursing.
- Communicate effectively in English, verbally and in writing.
- Have at least one year of nursing experience in a behavioral health, psychiatric, or pediatric setting.
- Hold BLS certification; Boundless can provide certification.
- Successfully complete a behavioral health de-escalation program; Boundless can provide it.
- Have delegated nursing certification if required by assigned duties; training is provided if not already certified.
- Demonstrate attention to detail and strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Be able to assess and respond to physical and psychiatric health concerns in a fast-paced residential setting.
- Be able to document in electronic health record systems and use required tools and equipment.
- Be able to travel throughout the facility and into residential units to provide medication administration and health services.
- Be committed to trauma-informed care, youth and family engagement, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Nice To Haves
- Two or more years of nursing experience in a behavioral health, psychiatric, or pediatric setting is strongly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive nursing care to youth, including health screenings, vital signs, responses to changes in condition, behavioral crisis support, first aid, and screening for communicable and nuisance diseases.
- Deliver trauma-informed and culturally responsive care.
- Monitor and document youth health status, treatment progress, and responses to interventions, and communicate findings to the Lead RN and appropriate team members.
- Coordinate medical and wellness services with providers inside and outside Boundless.
- Provide medical and wellness input to interdisciplinary teams and assigned committees on strategic planning, policy development, and quality assurance.
- Participate in treatment team meetings and ensure medical information is incorporated into Individual Service Plans (ISP).
- Complete timely documentation in accordance with OhioRISE and Medicaid requirements, including nursing notes, medication logs, incident reports, and discharge planning summaries.
- Assist with discharge planning, arranging follow-up care, medications, and supplies and informing families and providers as appropriate.
- Delegate tasks to and oversee direct support staff in accordance with scope-of-practice requirements and state regulations.
- Maintain medication equipment and supplies; perform skilled nursing procedures such as applying and changing dressings and catheterizing; and request, secure, and follow up on residents’ medical information.
- Participate in the development of Plans of Correction when required.
- Provide and document health-related training and support to staff as appropriate.
- Follow Individual Service Plans, including use of mechanical lifting devices and behavioral interventions.
- Attend required meetings and ongoing training to maintain competencies and certifications.
- Follow Boundless policies and procedures and comply with applicable laws, regulations, licensure, and accreditation standards.
- Participate in an on-call rotation as assigned.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
