Medical Staff (RN, LVN, LPN)

Do you want to help improve the lives of at-risk youth in your community?

Do you want to join a team of people who are hard-working and want to help others?

Do you want to build a career, while making a difference in the world?

If this sounds like you, let’s talk! We’re hiring a Registered Nurse at Rite of Passage in Los Angeles. Our employees are dedicated and passionate individuals that are committed to inspiring positive change in the lives of youth. Joining our team is more than just a job, it’s an opportunity to create a meaningful career with a company driven by its powerful mission to make a difference.

To be considered, you should:

• Be empathetic, patient, and treat others with respect.



• Possess a current Registered Nursing license from the state in which employed.



• Bachelor’s degree in related health care field.
  


• Have a minimum of two years of medical-surgical experience.



• Have a desire to work with troubled teens.



• Be able to pass a criminal background check, drug screen, physical, and TB test.



• If required to operate a company vehicle during the course of employment, must meet the requirements to be an eligible ROP driver. Must possess a current State Driver’s License and have an acceptable driving record for the past three (3) years.

The Perks:

• A schedule that allows for more consecutive days off.



• Eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance after 90 days of employment.



• Choice of supplemental benefits, including Short Term Disability and Life Insurance.



• Eligible for 100% 403b match of up to 6% of your salary after 1 year of employment.



• Paid Time Off that can be used as soon as it accrues.



• Employee incentives including On-The-Spot Bonuses, Rams Bucks, and Longevity Awards.



• Growth opportunities nationwide – we have 40 programs in 16 states!



• Tuition Assistance.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Works as a member of the site medical team. Provides for the general health care of clients and staff, within the scope of the license. Administers immunizations and assists with all health maintenance activities including but not limited to TB screens, Hepatitis Band flu vaccines.
  

• Educates clients, staff and the community regarding relevant health care topics such as: prevention of sports injuries, blood borne pathogens, CPR, First Aid, and behavioral disorders. Assists with other applicable training duties of site employees.

• Responsible for screening, assessing and providing nursing care per protocol

• Schedules appointments with the physician, dentist, optometrist and orders medications as prescribed

• Coordinates with psychiatrist on psychotropic medications and coordinates clients for psychiatric review

• Coordinates with program to meet the needs of the clients requiring psychiatric evaluation and medication management review. Executes psychiatric orders as prescribed by the Psychiatrist.
  

• Works with providers and community agencies to plan programs to meet the client’s health care needs.

• Orders or directs the ordering of supplies, pharmaceuticals and other equipment.

• Monitors monthly expenditure statements.

• Supervises EMT/Medic staff: Conducts hiring, evaluations, commendations, reprimands and dismissals, reviews and approves time and attendance, conducts training sessions and action plans to assist with staff development. (if applicable)

• Ensures the safety, health and welfare of staff and clients at all times.

• Provides encouragement, guidance and resources to staff and clients when needed.

• Models and ensures all program norms are upheld without compromise.

• Acts as a positive role model and mentor for both staff and clients.

• Treats others with respect, confronts negative behavior and supports confrontations.

• Completes required reports and documentation in a timely manner, provides management with required reports and advises of any problematic situations.
  

• Complies with and implements the Rite of Passage Policies and Procedures as detailed in the appropriate manuals/handbooks. Assists with establishing departmental policies and procedures.

• Ensures the highest standards are maintained to prevent illegal, unethical, or improper conduct and to ensure the program remains in compliance with agency licensing and Rite of Passage policies and procedures.

• Assists with the correction of deficiencies and quality improvement efforts.

• Attends and participates in all required meetings. Must attend all Multi-Disciplinary Team Meetings. (MDT)

• Commits to attending and tracking all training and staff development classes in order to ensure sufficient hours of training for this position and all supervised staff are completed on an annual basis. Notifies supervisor if annual training hours are deficient.

• Other duties as assigned, verbally or in written form to meet the needs of the program.

Rite of Passage is a leading national provider of programs and opportunities for troubled and at-risk youth from social services, welfare agencies and juvenile courts. With an emphasis on evidence-based practices and positive skill development, combined with our supportive and therapeutic approach, our organization is respected by industry experts as a highly effective solution for our youth. Since 1984, over 25,000 youths have entered and completed our programs. ROP has built its reputation on running life-changing educational treatment programs that positively contribute to the community.

Our employees are dedicated, passionate individuals that are committed to inspiring positive change. Join our qualified team and become a part of something great. Becoming a member of the Rite of Passage team is more than just a job, but an opportunity to create a meaningful career within a mission driven company.

Qualifications

Education

Preferred

Bachelors

Behaviors

Preferred

Loyal : Shows firm and constant support to a cause

Functional Expert : Considered a thought leader on a subject

Thought Provoking : Capable of making others think deeply on a subject

Team Player : Works well as a member of a group

Innovative : Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking

Enthusiastic : Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest

Detail Oriented : Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Dedicated : Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Motivations

Preferred

Flexibility : Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals

Goal Completion : Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks

Growth Opportunities : Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility

Job Security : Inspired to perform well by the knowledge that your job is safe

Self-Starter : Inspired to perform without outside help

Peer Recognition : Inspired to perform well by the praise of coworkers

Work-Life Balance : Inspired to perform well by having ample time to pursue work and interests outside of work

Ability to Make an Impact : Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)