Nurse - Mercer

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Ewing,NJ

Part Time

$45 per hour

Seeking an RN to work with youth and their team in a residential treatment center in Ewing, NJ.

The Nurse is an integral part of the treatment team, providing compassionate and skilled nursing care to residents in a therapeutic environment. The Nurse encompasses a range of responsibilities aimed at promoting physical well-being, ensuring the safety of residents, and collaborating with the interdisciplinary team to support comprehensive treatment plans.

• Complete required documentation within established time frames per Federal, State, County, and agency regulations, policy, and procedure.
• Maintain accurate and up-to‑date medical records, documenting all nursing assessments, interventions, and evaluations.
• Ensure compliance with legal and ethical standards related to patient confidentiality and medical record documentation.
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care for residents with physical, mental and behavioral health needs
• Screen all youth at intake, and thereafter as needed for any dietary restrictions or allergies
• Train and ensure all staff are updated regarding medication management, dietary needs, and physical health and wellness needs of the youth.
• Administer medications, monitor vital signs, and address any emergent medical issues in collaboration with physicians and psychiatrists.
• Provide routine and crisis intervention nursing care to residents in accordance with established protocols and standards of care.
• Collaborate with the crisis intervention team to manage and de‑escalate acute situations while ensuring the safety of residents and staff.
• Work closely with psychologists, social workers, therapists, and other healthcare professionals to contribute to comprehensive treatment and safety planning.
• Participate in interdisciplinary meetings to discuss residents' progress, update treatment plans, administering medications and possible side effects to ensure a cohesive approach to care.
• Educate residents on health‑related topics, medication management, and self‑care strategies.
• Collaborate with the treatment team to develop and implement health promotion initiatives within the residential setting.
• Provide 2 hours of services for each youth within the program with a combination of groups (health/hygiene/sex education) and individual sessions.
• Collaborate with facility leadership to ensure compliance with relevant health and safety regulations.
• Communicate with family and health professionals concerning care of youth
• Adhere to infection control practices and maintain a safe and therapeutic environment.
• Maintain compliance with established nursing standards
• Protect the privacy of all client information in accordance with CFS privacy policies, procedures and practices , as required by federal and state law and in accordance with general principles of professionalism as a healthcare provider.

• Registered nurse (RN) with a current NJ registered nursing license
• One year of direct care nursing experience with children.

• Ability to sit for up to 2 hours during documentation tasks, group meetings, and administrative tasks.
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds, as residential counselors may need to assist residents with mobility challenges and participate in activities that involve physical movement.
• Ability to walk up and down stairs.
• Ability to assist youth with daily activities and participate in group recreational or therapeutic activities.
• Ability to meet and fulfill all physical requirements of Handle with Care Training
• Be comfortable working in various residential settings, including shared spaces and therapy rooms.
• Provide assistance in the use of adaptive equipment and assistive devices for youth with specific needs.
• Ability to use a computer, keyboard, and other office equipment with precision.
• Visual acuity to review…