Registered Nurse (RN)- Day shift, Second & Third shift

Registered Nurse (MBA & PRTF)-Seeing day shift, second and third shift
FT, PT & PRN (3 days/week)
Alternating weekends and Holidays

SUMMARY:

The Registered Nurse is responsible for administering and supervising medication administration and participation in the plan of care for clients of the Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility (PRTF) & MBA program. The Registered Nurse responds to the clients’ health needs as needed, making appropriate referrals and assessments when necessary.

1. Administer and supervise the administration of medication to clients in designated PRTF & MBA units.
2. Participate in the implementation of the treatment planning needs for clients within the designated PRTF & MBA units.
3. Circulate through the designated units and attend to all clients’ health care needs as required. Perform medical treatments, such as wound care, on clients when indicated.
4. Provide physical health and nurse assessments of clients, and document significant findings in the client’s record.
5. Make appropriate referrals to the pediatrician after screening clients.
6. Participates and assists in nursing activities specific to client admissions and ongoing treatment including but not limited to medical case management, physical health screens and nursing assessments
7. Teach clients and staff about health care topics and medications.
8. Utilizes the time log system to document billable hours of direct care.
9. Orient new staff and trains them on policies and procedures.
10. Attend client staffing and treatment team meetings as indicated.
11. Assist and train Monarch PRTF staff to make appropriate decisions pertaining to the health care needs of clients.
12. Note, transcribe, and check orders against Medical Administration Record (MARs) when indicated.
13. Count narcotics daily and sign the audit sheets for controlled substances.
14. Order, receive and distribute routine and Leave of Absence (LOA) medications.
15. Return and credit medications when indicated.
16. Call for lab results when indicated and follows up on outside medical appointments. Contact the physician with abnormal lab results and with emergencies.
17. Assists with daily operations of the PRTF & MBA units.
18. Participates in Quality Improvement as indicated.
19. Contribute to the development and maintenance of the clinical record through the timely completion of assigned documentation in accordance with applicable licensing and accreditation regulations and standards.

OTHER DUTIES:

1. Attend scheduled staff meetings, supervision, and on-going training.
2. All required trainings, certifications and licensure must be kept current in accordance with applicable licensing and accreditation regulations and standards.
3. Respect the privacy of clients and hold in confidence all information obtained during the client’s treatment. All client-related documents should be handled in accordance with Agency guidelines on confidential material.
4. Maintain high standards of ethical and professional conduct and adhere to Agency policies and procedures.
5. Other duties as assigned by management .

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Education : Minimum of an Associate’s degree from an accredited nursing school required. Bachelor’s degree preferred.
2. Licensure : Valid Ohio Registered Nurse license required.
3. Skills :
   Ability to perform job responsibilities with a high degree of initiative and independent judgment.

Core Expertise : Possesses skill, knowledge and abilities to perform the essential duties of their role; keeps knowledge up to date.
Cultural Competency : Demonstrates awareness, sensitivity and skills in working professionally with diverse individuals, groups and communities who represent various cultural and personal background and characteristics.
Interpersonal Communication : Communicates clearly using verbal, nonverbal, and written skills in a professional context; demonstrates clear understanding and use of professional language.
Professional & Ethical Conduct : Adheres to professional values such as honesty, personal responsibility, and accountability; applies ethical concepts within scope of work and adheres to Agency policies and procedures.
Collaboration & Teamwork : Functions effectively as a member of a professional team that includes employees, clients and family members.
Problem-Solving & Decision-Making : Recognizes problems and responds appropriately; gathers information and sorts through it to identify and address root cause issues; makes timely decisions.

1. Experience : Experience working with children and adolescents required; Previous experience in behavioral health or providing direct care to individuals with developmental disabilities is preferred.

Salary Offer for the position is $36 per hour
Benefits:

• Comprehensive health and Rx plans, including a zero-cost option.
• Wellness program including free preventative care
• Generous paid time off and holidays
• 50% tuition reduction at Case Western Reserve University for the MNO and MSW programs
• Defined benefit pension plan
• 403(b) retirement plan
• Pet insurance
• Employer paid life insurance and long-term disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Support for continuing education and credential renewal
• Ancillary benefits including: dental, vision, voluntary life, short term disability, hospital indemnity, accident, critical illness
• Flexible Spending Account for Health and Dependent Care

Bellefaire JCB is an equal opportunity employer, and hires its employees without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.

Bellefaire JCB is a partner agency of the Wingspan Care Group, a non-profit administrative service organization providing a united, community-based network of services so member agencies can focus on mission-related goals and operate in a more cost-effective and efficient manner.