Registered Nurse; RN- Afternoon Shift

Registered Nurse (ASD, MBA & PRTF)-Seeking afternoon shift 2pm-10:30pm
FT, PT & PRN (3 days/week)
Alternating weekends and Holidays

Requires a four (4) week commitment to training on day shift 8am-4pm (negotiable).

The Registered Nurse is responsible for administering and supervising medication administration and participation in the plan of care for clients of the Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility (PRTF) & MBA program. The Registered Nurse responds to the clients’ health needs as needed, making appropriate referrals and assessments when necessary.

• Administer and supervise the administration of medication to clients in designated ASD, PRTF & MBA units.
• Participate in the implementation of the treatment planning needs for clients within the designated ASD, PRTF & MBA units.
• Circulate through the designated units and attend to all clients’ health care needs as required. Perform medical treatments, such as wound care, on clients when indicated.
• Provide physical health and nurse assessments of clients, and document significant findings in the client’s record.
• Make appropriate referrals to the pediatrician after screening clients.
• Participates and assists in nursing activities specific to client admissions and ongoing treatment including but not limited to medical case management, physical health screens and nursing assessments
• Teach clients and staff about health care topics and medications.
• Utilizes the time log system to document billable hours of direct care.
• Orient new staff and trains them on policies and procedures.
• Attend client staffing and treatment team meetings as indicated.
• Assist and train Monarch PRTF staff to make appropriate decisions pertaining to the health care needs of clients.
• Note, transcribe, and check orders against Medical Administration Record (MARs) when indicated.
• Count narcotics daily and sign the audit sheets for controlled substances.
• Order, receive and distribute routine and Leave of Absence (LOA) medications.
• Return and credit medications when indicated.
• Call for lab results when indicated and follows up on outside medical appointments. Contact the physician with abnormal lab results and with emergencies.
• Assists with daily operations of the ASD, PRTF & MBA units.
• Participates in Quality Improvement as indicated.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of the clinical record through the timely completion of assigned documentation in accordance with applicable licensing and accreditation regulations and standards.

• Attend scheduled staff meetings, supervision, and on-going training.
• All required trainings, certifications and licensure must be kept current in accordance with applicable licensing and accreditation regulations and standards.
• Respect the privacy of clients and hold in confidence all information obtained during the client’s treatment. All client-related documents should be handled in accordance with Agency guidelines on confidential material.
• Maintain high standards of ethical and professional conduct and adhere to Agency policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned by management

• Education
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  Minimum of an Associate’s degree from an accredited nursing school required. Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Licensure
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  Valid Ohio Registered Nurse license required.
• Skills
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  Ability to perform job responsibilities with a high degree of initiative and independent judgment.
• Experience
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  Experience working with children and adolescents required;
  Previous experience in pediatric autism, special needs, and psych preferred.

Core Expertise
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Possesses skill, knowledge and abilities to perform the essential duties of their role; keeps knowledge up to date.

Cultural Competency
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Demonstrates awareness, sensitivity and skills in working professionally with diverse individuals, groups and communities who represent various cultural and personal background and characteristics.

Interpersonal Communication
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Communicates clearly using verbal, nonverbal, and written skills in a professional context; demonstrates clear understanding and use of professional language.

Professional & Ethical Conduct
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Adheres to professional values such as honesty,…