Registered Nurse; RN

Responsibilities

Provide on‑site nursing and care in a supportive setting for adolescents and young adults.

• Administer medications and monitor vital signs, ensuring accurate documentation in medical records.
• Evaluate medical complaints and concerns from residents, effectively communicating with Nurse Practitioners and Physicians.
• Develop and implement treatment plans, providing direct care and nursing services as prescribed.
• Monitor chronic health conditions, respiratory distress, and seizures, ensuring timely interventions.
• Maintain comprehensive medical records and logs, adhering to all mandated reporting and infection control protocols.
• Collaborate with Behavioral Care Staff regarding medication management and refills.
• Participate in interdisciplinary treatment team meetings, contributing expertise to enhance patient care.

• Education:
  
  Graduate of an accredited nursing school with a Nursing Degree.
• Licensure:
  Current RN licensure with the State Board of Nursing.
• Experience:
  
  Experience in healthcare, especially with teens or young adults, is preferred.
• Communication
  
  Skills:
  
  Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to make sound judgment calls in high‑pressure scenarios.
• Team Player:
  Positive attitude and commitment to teamwork, fostering a collaborative environment.
• Computer
  
  Skills:
  
  Basic computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office and Electronic Health Records (EHR).
• Crisis Management:
  Ability to react quickly and calmly as part of a team in emergent situations.
• Quality Focus:
  Proactive mindset that seeks to improve quality, demonstrating accuracy and thoroughness in all tasks.

• Medical/Dental/Vision
• Company‑paid life insurance
• Paid time off including sick time
• Voluntary short‑term and long‑term disability
• 401(k) with company match
• Flexible spending accounts
• Tuition reimbursement
• Student loan repayment

Benefits are provided for full‑time positions; part‑time schedules do not include these offerings.

Pay range for this position is $39 to $59 depending on education and experience.

Newport Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Newport Healthcare provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Newport Healthcare is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity, including providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with a disability.

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