RN

MTC Corrections•Edison, NJ

10d•Onsite

About The Position

MTC is proud to operate the Edison Job Corps Center in Edison, NJ where our staff provide quality services to our local youth. We value our professional and caring employees who are dedicated to improving people’s lives and we want YOU to join our team!

Requirements

Valid, unrestricted RN license in the state of employment
1-year practical nursing experience required.
A valid driver license with an acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

Provide nursing care to students as authorized by the medical provider and within scope of practice for state-specific nurse practice act.
Provide supervision to the staff LPNs to assure compliance with all state regulations and scope of practice and nurse practice act for practical and/or vocational nurses.
Provide basic healthcare to students as required by DOL including all entry requirements and immunizations.
Monitor students with illness and unable to attend class.
Provide input on staff nurses performance to the HWD for annual evaluations.
Provide staff training for wellness staff as well as required trainings for new hires and all center staff as needed or in the absence of the HWD.
Provide input on the development and assistance in the implementation of new and revised standard operating procedures (SOPs) for the wellness department.
Conduct student health record audits and participate in the continuous quality improvement program to identify needed improvements and employ mechanisms to improve compliance, and assure delivery of quality and effective services to students.
Conduct coordinated health care for students and implementation of other health related programs.
Assure chronic care management including medication management case conferences of all students with chronic illnesses.