Rn-Prn Weekends
About The Position
Under the direction of the Director of Nursing Services, responsible for assisting in the coordination, implementation, and training of Health Care Services for the agency. The Nurse/RN will not exceed the scope of practice of their licensed position. This role involves assisting the Director of Nursing Services in the screening and oversight of the health care of all children assigned to their care, as well as in the education and training of staff and clients in health care issues, policies, and procedures. The position provides emergency oversight of medical services as needed for clients and staff, and assists in the maintenance of systems and processes related to health care functions, including infection control and employee health. The role requires maintaining a high standard of personal and interpersonal functioning, monitoring Child Care staff in their health care responsibilities, and assisting the Director of Nursing in other assigned duties related to the provision of health care for clients and staff.
Requirements
- Licensed Registered Nurse with a valid Louisiana license
- Two years of experience preferred in working with an adolescent population
- Fundamental love for children and a desire to be an agent for change in their lives
- Strong sense of personal authority, maturity, and integrity for an influential and authoritarian role with youth and staff
- Strong, positive interpersonal skills to work with youth and staff
- Strong work ethic
- Willing to work under the supervision of the Director of Health Care Services
- Willing to commit to significant job responsibilities
- Excellent organizational, teaching, and leadership skills
- Able to function effectively as a team member of the professional staff with a focus on problem-solving and outcomes
Responsibilities
- Assist the Director of Nursing Services in the screening and oversight of the health care of all children assigned to their care.
- Assist the Director of Nursing Services in education and training of staff and clients as directed in health care issues, policies, and procedures.
- Provide emergency oversight of medical services as needed for clients and staff.
- Assist as directed in the maintenance of systems and processes related to health care functions to include infection control, employee health, and other areas as assigned.
- Maintain high standard of personal and interpersonal functioning in job performance.
- Monitor Child Care staff in the performances of their health care responsibilities.
- Assist the Director of Nursing in other duties as assigned in areas related to the provisions of health care for clients and staff.
Benefits
- As stated in Personnel Policies and Procedures and determined by the Board of Directors.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
