Registered Nurse - Full Time
About The Position
Registered Nurse (psych nursing) We are a 12 bed residential care facility for adolescent clients ages 13-18 on the autism spectrum. Our clients are high functioning. Maple Lake Academy for Boys is a treatment center dedicated to working with adolescents, and their families. Who we are Maple Lake Academy for Boys is a residential treatment center for adolescents (boys 13 to 18 years old) on the autistic spectrum. Our students are high-functioning children dealing with deficits in social skills, life skills, with an in-ability to understand their own emotions. We provide a safe and nurturing home-like environment for our students to learn skills that push them in the areas mentioned above. Our team works with our client population daily, hands on, and in one-on-one situations.
Requirements
- Associate, bachelor’s degree/Masters.
- Active Utah License as a Registered Nurse.
- Age 21+.
- Ability to pass a background check upon hire.
- Current valid Driver’s License.
Nice To Haves
- Nursing: Experience (preferred)
- Psych nursing experience preferred, or strong desire to learn.
- Must be comfortable with psychiatric medications.
Responsibilities
- Oversees nursing operations of Maple Lake Academy for Boys while on shift which includes directly managing the medical care of the students ages 13-18.
- Responsible for medical emergencies and the general medical needs of the students.
- Works directly with the psychiatrist and pharmacy to maintain medication orders and all medication management at Maple Lake Academy.
- Works closely with the psychiatrist/medical director for medication management.
- Provides a safe and nurturing environment for clients.
- Coordinates appointments.
- Engages in weekly treatment team meeting and communicates pertinent information.
- Administers minor first aid to employees on campus as needed and triage any on-the-job accidents/injuries to determine if they need to be sent to Work Med.
- Monitors immunizations.
- Medication administration/management.
- Counts narcotics.
- Works directly with supervisors who administer medication.
- Conducts a quarterly training with supervisors on medication administration.
- Monitors resident cleanliness, hygiene and safety.
- Communicates directly with parents about medical concerns, needs, appointments, changes in medication etc.
- Responds to parent calls in a timely and professional manner.
- Responds to reports of pain or illness at they arise with clients.
- Determines when a client should be placed on bedrest due to illness.
- Assesses ill clients.
- Monitors vital signs and weight of clients.
- Coordinates pharmacy and labs.
- Communicates with the treatment team.
- Maintains record for infection control and staff illness.
- Prepares and maintains medical files for Joint Commission audits.
- Other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical and Dental group coverage offered
- HSA option for medical coverage
- Group basic and supplemental Life Insurance
- Great Paid Time Off benefits to help accommodate work-life balance (Vacation, Sick Time, Parental Leave, Bereavement, 8 Company Holidays)
- Immersive experience working with teens in the autism spectrum
- A collaborative team between all departments, including Therapists, Teachers and other Administrative Staff
- Close teamwork among all staff
- A positive and supportive working environment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
