Overview
Embark, a national innovator in mental health care is pleased to announce the opportunity for a certified nurse's (RN or LPN) who is passionate about adolescent healthcare at our Hobble Creek, Utah facility. This individual will be providing care to adolescents in a short term residential treatment setting, as well as engaging and supporting family members.
General Summary: Responsible to care for medical emergencies and for the general medical support of the students. Responsible for sorting and passing out medications accurately.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Respond to reports of pain or sickness as they arise and assess the student.
Determine when a student is to be placed on sick bed due to illness or pain.
Accompany students to clinic or hospital should the situation arise; communicate findings to the students' parents and to the Clinical Director.
Check the vital signs and weight of students as assigned.
Accurately disperse student medications and make record in the Medication Administration Record.
Count and track narcotics every shift.
Monitor students in regard to mood, behavior and affect, and then chart the findings. (Particularly when a student is starting a new medication.)
Communicate any pertinent medical information to the Treatment Team and the Psychiatrist either verbally or in written form.
Assist night watch staff with care of students.
Other duties as assigned.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of standard medical terminology and technique.
Knowledge of legal charting procedure and requirements.
Knowledge of medications and procedure for medication administration.
Knowledge of company policies and practices.
Skill in using nursing tools and equipment (e.g., needles, thermometers, diagnostic tests, stethoscope, blood pressure cuffs, etc.)
Skill in assessing the physical condition of the students.
Skill in communicating medical situations accurately to students, parents, and co-workers.
Ability to use word processing software and to navigate networks.
Experience or knowledge of health insurance submission processes.
Ability to check vital signs.
Education and Experience:
The position requires a nursing license, a driver license, and current CPR certification. Nursing experience is required. Rotating weekends will also be required.
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