Registered Nurse; Lead

Overview

Residentials Programs, 1000 Atlantic Ave, Camden, NJ 08104, USA. Full Time Registered Nurse (Lead Role) at Residential Facility (Population: Adolescents). Earn $52.00 per hour (plus $1.50 shift differential when working 2nd shift = $53.50).

Benefits: 401(k);
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance;
Paid Time Off;
Tuition reimbursement;
Employee discounts on gym memberships, cell phone packages, hotels, rental cars, computers, amusement parks, theater tickets, and more.

New Jersey Registered Nurse license. A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in social work, psychology or a related field. At least 4 years related experience providing direct care to youth in a behavioral health agency or institutional setting required.

This position is responsible for assessment, coordination and provision of the youth’s health care needs and supervising all full time and part time nurses. This position also provides expert consultation and guidance to staff regarding medication and health issues for youth. This position requires a varied scheduled including some day, evening and weekend hours.

Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) / Psychiatrist and Executive Director.

• Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.
• Ability to pass a Criminal Record History Clearance and a Child Abuse History Clearance.
• Ability to physically participate in the use of therapeutic holds and to be certified biannually to demonstrate competence.
• Ability to participate in trauma informed care and intervene appropriately to de-escalate and prevent crisis situations when necessary.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with people from differing backgrounds and cultures.
• Ability to be flexible in meeting scheduling needs. Ability to work on agency holidays, as required.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks while working under pressure.

• Has knowledge and understanding of CFG’s mission and values.
• Follow and abide by all established program and agency protocols, policies and procedures.
• Maintain confidentiality and appropriate boundaries with staff and youth.
• Attend and participate in all staff meetings, team meetings and processes for communication concerning youth and the program.
• Attend and participate in all required trainings, both upon hire and annually.
• Achieve and maintain First Aid and CPR certification.
• Maintain a collaborative relationship with the team and other internal and external stakeholders. Provide help to other team members as needed.

• Participate in creating an overall positive community atmosphere with other staff and youth.
• Communicate effectively and persuasively orally, in writing and on both an interpersonal and group level.
• Provide the team with thorough, timely, legible, accurate, objective information through documentation.
• Contribute to ensuring the facility is safe, clean and secure for all youth and staff.
• Participate in quality improvement activities.
• Demonstrate a willingness and ability to accept direction and supervision.
• Dress professionally and appropriately as outlined in the Dress Code Policy.
• Notify the State Central Registry whenever there is reasonable cause to believe that a youth has been or is being abused or neglected by staff members, youth, or any other person as required by law.
• Demonstrate a commitment to CFG’s initiative to eliminate restraint and seclusion.
• Collaborate with youth as part of their overall treatment program with cultural and linguistic competence.
• Possess the temperament to work with and care for children, youth, adults or families with special needs.
• Support constructive youth and family visitation and youth involvement in community activities.
• Commit to training in the Nurtured Heart Approach and apply it in interactions with youth, families and staff.

• Establish supportive, motivational and therapeutic relationships with youth, ensuring safety and responsible residential care.
• Develop and maintain working relationships with community providers and parents.
• Work collaboratively with prescribing medical staff and the pharmacy provider as indicated.
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