Registered Nurse

Introduction

Firefly Children and Family Alliance is a nonprofit that has supported Indiana families and adults for generations. Our organization is built on the belief that giving kids and adults the chance to succeed creates stronger communities. We help Hoosiers overcome hardship and unhealthy behaviors.

BUILD A CAREER THAT MEANS MORE

Few jobs offer the satisfaction and gratification that come from doing work that improves the lives of vulnerable children and families. That's where Firefly Children and Family Alliance stands out from the crowd. As one of our employees, you'll be able to directly make an impact on the lives of thousands of Indiana children, families, and adults.

Firefly Children & Family Alliance is hiring a
Registered Nurse for our shelter in Indianapolis. In this positio you will be responsible for planning, organizing and directing nursing service. You will be responsible for teaching sound health education to youth placed in the residential facilities while supporting the Teaching Family Model in order to promote positive behavior change.

This position will require no nights or weekends!!

Our Benefits:

• Student Loan Repayment
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Medical, Dental, and Health Insurance
• Over 150 hours of PTO first year and 12 paid holidays
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Life Insurance

• Complete an initial assessment of patient to determine needs. Provides a complete physical assessment and history of current and previous illness(es).
• Complete TB tests on new residents at the shelter and employees as needed.
• Regularly re-evaluates patient nursing needs.
• Initiates appropriate preventative and rehabilitative nursing procedures.
• Administers medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician.
• Counsels the patient in meeting nursing and related needs.
• Provides health care instructions to the patient as appropriate per assessment and plan.
• Identifies discharge planning needs as part of the care plan development and implements prior to the discharge of the patient.
• Communicates with the physician regarding the patient’s needs and reports and changes in the patient’s condition; obtains/receives physicians orders as required.
• Courteously communicate and collaborate with all residential staff, parents/guardians of patients and supervisors in order to achieve healthy day-to-day care of children.

• Prepares clinical notes and updates the primary physician when necessary and at least weekly.
• Ensures that arrangements for equipment and other necessary items and services are available.
• Diligently oversee medication administration processes according to agency policy.
• Schedule and accompany patients for clinic days with the primary physician, dentist and eye exams according to state requirements.
• Prepare and maintain Health Program, standing orders, medical supplies, over the counter meds, universal precautions supplies and first aid kits.
• Conduct trainings monthly for new hires (Safe Baby Care, Safe Sleep, CPR).
• Support the Teaching Specialists in using TFM teaching procedures and motivation systems to make progress on each youth’s individualized behavior management plan.

• Minimum of an Associate Degree in Nursing, Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• Currently licensed to practice by the Indiana State Board of Nursing.
• Two to three years working with children.
• A valid driver’s license and insurance.
• Clear, effective communication skills.
• Knowledge of and adherence to current confidentiality practices.
• Appreciation for and ability to respond to cultural differences.
• Ability to develop and maintain relevant networks of key contacts.
• Adept prioritization and time management abilities.