Registered Nurse
About the role
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.
Responsibilities
- 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
- Demonstrate understanding of individual client needs, abilities, and feelings, including developmental and cultural needs
- Remain 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 navigate client records to access information necessary to schedule medical appointments and complete provider paperwork
- Complete accurate and timely 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
- Know 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
Qualifications
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.
Benefits
- 10 paid holidays + paid vacation and sick time
- Retirement plan with employer match
- Employee Wellness Initiatives
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance (for full-time employees working 30+ hours/week)