Registered Nurse (Tucson - CTR)

About the Position

The Registered Nurse must perform a variety of functions including administrative, medical, supervising, and secretarial functions related to the operation of the Wellness Center at Amity’s Circle Tree Ranch campus.

What You Will Do

• Manages a team with the support of an office coordinator and includes a medical assistant and two medical support assistants in the Wellness Center
• Work with the office coordinator to develop a team schedule to cover all duties therein
• Teaches faculty in assisting students with self-administration of medications and documentation of all medications administered
• Establishes and maintains health records, including medical history, physical examinations, information regarding doctor's visits, and a clinical record of health problems while in residence
• Oversees the arrangement of medical/psychological and dental examinations for students by a physician as deemed necessary and completes the required documentation
• Completes the Nursing Assessments for each new student
• Instructs students and faculty in specific health conditions
• Teaches students about personal hygiene and cleanliness
• Designs and implements a health care curriculum
• Functions as a liaison between student and physician when necessary
• Orders medications for students as necessary from pharmacies and maintains records of medications; supervises self-administration of medications; checks all prescriptions prior to their being filled
• Does follow up on all hospitalized students, including hospital visits and intervention as necessary
• Develops professional working relationships with local hospitals and detox centers
• Provides emergency evaluation and services (treatment) as indicated
• Is compliant with all of Amity Foundation's Wellness Policies & Procedures as outlined by AZ state regulations and CARF standards
• Participates in community building activities (teaching circles, groups, etc.)
• On-Call for medical emergencies

What You Will Bring

• Current License as a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse AND Minimum of two (2)years of nursing experience
• Ability to react quickly in an emergency
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Must have CPR and First Aid certificate as well as working knowledge of all relevant emergency procedures
• Must demonstrate ability to work with adults
• Must demonstrate ability to work with adults with abuse histories and mental/emotional challenges
• Basic computer literacy, as well as experience with Electronic Health Records and/or ability to learn new software relevant to position requirements

What We Offer

• 100% Employer-Sponsored HMO. PPO Medical, Dental, Vision options
• Paid vacation, sick time, & Holidays
• 401K, HSA, & Life insurance programs