RN Supervisor
About The Position
The Bridge Family Center is hiring a Registered Nurse to work in two residential programs serving adolescent DCF-involved youth, primarily in Hartford and as needed in Manchester, Connecticut. The position also provides supervision and oversight of the RN function at two additional residential programs in West Hartford and Wolcott, Connecticut. This is a 30-hour-per-week position with flexible scheduling, though hours must be reasonably consistent and overlap to some extent with the program director. The RN coordinates and manages residents’ medical and health-related services and works with program staff to follow DCF medication-administration guidelines. The role requires certification as an Endorsed Instructor for Medication Administration through DCF, either already held or obtained after hire. The RN works with direct-care staff to support their certification and safe medication-administration practices.
Requirements
- Degree and license as a Registered Nurse.
- Experience working with adolescents from high-risk environments and providing care to adolescents with a history of psychiatric problems.
- BLS certificate.
- Valid driver’s license and a safe, roadworthy vehicle.
- Willingness to transport residents in the nurse’s vehicle when necessary.
- Willingness to travel to different Bridge programs.
- Must be or become an Endorsed Instructor for Medication Administration through DCF.
Responsibilities
- Review and become familiar with each resident’s medical history.
- Ensure case records include informed consent for medication and releases of information from doctors.
- Recommend an individual plan of care for each resident’s health needs.
- Complete paperwork promptly, including Nursing Assessments for STTAR residents within 72 hours.
- Provide respectful, non-judgmental services to residents, including hygiene instruction and assistance developing daily living skills.
- Monitor medication responses, vital signs, and blood work.
- Conduct health-related groups for residents.
- Conduct and document quarterly reviews of written policies and procedures for medication administration and medical services.
- Provide on-site testing and maintain documentation for staff who complete a DCF medication-administration course.
- Conduct annual on-site testing to ensure certified staff administer medication safely.
- Attend weekly supervision with the Director of Residential Services and monthly program staff meetings, as well as other meetings designated by that director.
- Train and certify staff to administer medication according to Endorsed Instructor guidelines after obtaining Endorsed Instructor certification.
- Participate in the agency’s on-call service.
- Supervise medication administration, including proper medication storage, review of current prescription orders and medication and medical records, and verification that pharmacy labels match doctors’ orders.
- Track medication errors and formulate improvements to address them.
- Complete monthly documentation for DCF.
- Provide short-term RN coverage for additional programs as needed and requested.
- Supervise nursing compliance at other residential programs to ensure documentation and records are maintained in accordance with DCF regulations.
Benefits
- 403(b) with employer match.
- 19 days of vacation to start, increasing annually for the first five years.
- Paid sick time.
- Personal time.
- Eight paid holidays.
- Professional development support.
- Eligibility to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
