Registered Nurse-Juvenile Residential at Highfields Inc – Onondaga, Michigan

The Registered Nurse in this role is responsible for providing nursing, medical and health care services for adolescent males in our Juvenile Residential Treatment Program.

***This is an intermittent / PRN position. The position does not come with any benefits. Great job for someone who needs a flexible schedule. (Usually working on Tuesday or Wednesday)

Minimum Qualifications / Experience:

• Nursing Degree from an approved school of nursing. Bachelor’s degree in Nursing preferred.
• Current Michigan license as a Registered Nurse.
• Minimum One (1) year nursing experience.
• Valid Michigan Driver’s license without relevant restriction.
• Demonstrate effective verbal and written communication skills and computer literacy.
• Demonstrate ability to interact positively in a cultural diverse environment.

Success in the role is measured on your ability to:

• Effectively provide nursing services in accordance to QRTP (Qualified Residential Treatment Program) standards.
• Consistently administer all aspects of nursing services for the residential programs as defined by policy, contract and licensing standards.
• Meet expected case documentation requirements.
• Maintain compliance with agency and contractual training and licensure requirements.

Essential Functions:

• Plans and organizes work to meet all job requirements according to the agency and COA standards, licensing, and QRTP (Qualified Residential Treatment Program) requirements.
• Provides health related services for residential clients.
• Develop, implement and monitor the medical treatment plan for youth as assigned.
• Works with physicians to dispense and monitor prescribed client medications.
• Communicates in a clear, timely, and appropriate manner.
• Completes individual charting and all required reports in a timely and accurate manner.
• Provide health-related education to staff and clients as assigned.
• Works cooperatively and in collaboration with other staff and representatives of other agencies.
• Demonstrates personal integrity and professional demeanor in accordance with the ethics of the agency and profession.
• Stay informed of current practice developments with the profession.
• Utilizes education and training opportunities to ensure continual professional competence.
• Respond to supervision appropriately as a vehicle for further professional development.
• Perform all other duties as required or requested, keeping within the scope of this position.

Physical Requirements:

• See Attached