Registered Nurse- Part Time ( STS, SFV)

The Adult Skills Center•Los Angeles, CA

1d•$45 - $50

About The Position

The Adult Skills Center (TASC) provides services to empower individuals with intellectual, developmental, and mental health needs to achieve independence and realize their potential. Under the supervision of the Senior Clinical Director, the Registered Nurse is responsible for health management, supervision, and evaluation of clients, as well as staff training. The role includes supporting medication administration and documentation, monitoring clients’ health, coordinating care, providing health and medication education, and supervising patients to support non-clinical staff.

Requirements

Completion of an RN or similar medical program from an accredited school, with a current license and/or certification.
Willingness to work with a wide variety of symptoms related to mental health and developmental disabilities.
Two years of experience, including experience in a mental health care setting.
At least one year of experience working with persons with developmental disabilities.
Current California driver's license and insurance, with a clean DMV record.
Must receive criminal record clearance through the DOJ.

Responsibilities

Assist with administration of medication policy and document and observe patient medication regimens at all levels of care.
Ensure medication orders are accurately documented and observe patients during weekly medication counts.
Observe patients, document and report changes in their conditions, including adverse reactions to medication or treatment, and take necessary action.
Answer patients’ questions regarding physician orders and determine how to assist them.
Evaluate medical concerns and direct patients to emergency medical care when required.
Work as part of a health care team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care, and implement interventions.
Review medication logs and consult with patients and physicians regarding refills.
Facilitate educational groups on health and medication management.
Monitor and supervise patients to support non-clinical staff.
Perform other duties and off-site duties as assigned.
Participate in weekly meetings and trainings as assigned by the supervisor.