Registered Nurse - Eagle House - 3rd Shift - $1,000 Sign-on Bonus!

Company: The Village for Families and Children
Location: Hartford
Posted on: September 13, 2020

Job Description:

Job Description: Are you a skilled and creative nurse who wants to be part of a dynamic team? Are you interested in combining your medical expertise and interest in psychiatry? Do you believe in helping children and families affected by trauma build resiliency and find stability and success at home, school and in the community? Join our Eagle House psychiatric residential treatment facility (PRTF) team! Recent Nursing Graduates are encouraged apply! A special $1,000 sign-on bonus will be offered as well as a base pay of $32 per hour and a shift differential. JOB SUMMARY: The Nurse will be responsible for providing physical assessments, first aid and medical administration to the children of Eagle House. With respect to children in residential treatment, the nurse will provide initial nursing assessment, reconcile medication upon admission, document medical notes as needed and provide discharge teaching and summary. RESPONSIBILITIES: Client oversight Nursing Care. Provide initial nursing assessment. Document medical notes as needed. Provide discharge teaching and summary. Monitor for efficacy and side effects of medications. Develop nursing care plans for children with medical needs. Participate in multidisciplinary pre-admission client screens and interviews as needed. Collaborate with psychiatrists to coordinate the psychiatric care of clients throughout their treatment course. Provide first aid. Administrative Monitor medical and dental health parameters of clients and collaborate with health care providers in the community. Maintain the Medication Administration Record (MAR). Maintain medication cart and emergency medication supplies. Prepare monthly medication administration supervision reports. Assist psychiatrists with communication and coordination with parents/guardians, school, pharmacies and health care providers. Nursing leadership/Training Consult to clinical staff and guardians regarding medication and health issues. Provide cross-coverage nursing responsibilities if needed. Other duties as required. Monitor and/or provide staff CPR certification and re-certification if needed. Provide DCF medication training, renewal, and monthly supervision for medication certified staff if needed. Provide in-service education to staff. Experience and Skills: Preferred Bachelors in Nursing degree and experience in nursing care of the child and adolescent psychiatric population. Minimum of an Associates Degree in Nursing. Organized and able to work independently with minimal supervision. Flexible and able to multi-task. Proficient with word processing and spreadsheet applications. Possess solid general computer skills, including ability to work in a Windows XP environment. Familiarity with specific applications used by the Village a plus. Cultural competency to serve diverse client population. The ability to physically perform the essential functions of the above position with or without reasonable accommodations including the ability to interact with children and adolescents in a therapeutic environment/situation without risk of injury and able to supervise groups of children and perform physical intervention if required. ABOUT THE VILLAGE The Village was one of the first agencies in the country to provide homes for neglected children. Today, we continue to achieve our mission "to build a community of strong, healthy families who protect and nurture children" by providing a full range of behavioral health, early childhood and youth development, substance abuse treatment, and support services for children, families and adults in the Greater Hartford region. Our staff are energetic, enthusiastic, mission-driven and open to learning. If youd like to grow your career in a diverse and supportive environment rich with learning opportunities, join us! Job Benefits: EMPLOYEE BENEFITS The Village offers a comprehensive flexible benefits package designed to aid in the health and well-being of our employees and their dependents, including: Good Health Aetna Medical and Prescription Coverage Health Savings Account (HSA), with employer contribution of up to $1,000 per year Dental and Vision Insurance Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Annual on-site flu clinics Secured Future Employer paid Life and AD&D Insurance Employer paid Dependent Life Insurance Employer paid Long-Term Disability Insurance Employer Paid Business Travel Insurance Retirement 403(b) Plan with Employer Contribution and Match Advancement in your Career Annual Professional License Reimbursement Clinical Supervision toward Licensure Continuing Education Units (CEUs) Student Loan Forgiveness Program National Health Service Corp (NHSC) Tuition Reimbursement Work/Life Balance Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Employer paid and confidential counseling services Paid Holidays Paid time off; including 15 days of vacation, 12 days of sick and bereavement leave

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