Registered Nurse

Description

Implements and manages accurate client medication protocols, conducts client assessments and screenings---including initial suicide and nutritional evaluations---and facilitates medical discharges.

This role involves promoting routine vaccinations, providing relevant medical assistance and training to staff, fostering healthy relationships with clients, families, colleagues, and external providers, and ensuring a supportive and collaborative environment.

The work schedule is flexible based on agency and client needs, allowing for a balanced work-life experience.

• Professionally and accurately complete client medication management, general first aid, and nursing support.
• Assist with the medication self-administration program and provide ongoing quality assurance monitoring and training.
• Assist in administering and monitoring the Tuberculosis and Infection Control Program.
• Demonstrates understanding of individual client needs, abilities, and feelings, including developmental and cultural needs. Aware of emotions and behaviors typical of children who have been abused, neglected, and traumatized.
• Participate in the ongoing assessment of the agency's health and safety policies.
• Accurately create and maintain a current and accurate medication list for all clients.
• Effectively navigates client records to access information necessary to schedule medical appointments and complete provider paperwork.
• Accurate and timely completion of records, filing, forms, and other electronic systems based on input from various sources, including providers, medical, and direct care staff.
• Understand and comply with HIPAA regulations and maintain the confidentiality of Cathedral Home clients and employees in all situations, including outside regular business hours.
• Complete reports on a variety of healthcare processes as needed.
• Recognize and comply with the department's security and safety requirements, including notifying on-call staff when necessary.
• Perform physical holds/restraints as needed.
• Knows the  Six Rights  for clients in the self-administration of medication.
• Maintain an appropriate level of professionalism regarding boundaries and relationships with clients.
• Professionally communicate verbally and in writing with staff, clients, and outside vendors.
• Attend meetings as needed and as directed by the supervisor.

Join us in a trauma-sensitive culture that champions social justice through family-driven care. We are committed to creating an environment where your contributions can make a meaningful difference while allowing for a balanced work-life experience. Embrace the opportunity to join a team that prioritizes compassion, collaboration, and community impact. Your voice matters here---help us shape a brighter future together.

• 10 paid holidays + paid vacation and sick time
• Retirement plan with employer match
• Employee Wellness Initiatives

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance