Registered Nurse (RN) Temporary

Description

The RN provides on-site nursing and attendant care to adolescents within the Muir Wood facilities. The RN is expected to perform all job responsibilities in alignment with Muir Wood's core values and comply with all OSHA, HIPAA, local, state, and federal regulations. Approximate length of assignment is 12 weeks.

• Completes Nursing screening and/or assessment of new clients immediately upon admission according to level of care procedures.
• Links clients with appropriate medical care as necessary and documents all referrals.
• Obtains, stores and monitors medications according to policy and procedure.
• Monitors medication process for individual living in residential facilities including supervision of medication distribution, supervising self-administration process.
• Provides on-going client education (group and individual) regarding medications.
• Performs responsibilities according to clinical and timeliness guidelines, and assimilates and applies performance feedback as directed by management personnel.
• Work with Operations Manager to order required medical equipment
• Cross-trains and supports other divisions (ie care coordinators) as needed or requested by the supervisor.
• Maintains medical records, medical charts, control log, etc
• Self-directed to provide support to colleagues as workflow allows.
• Participates in weekly staff and clinical meetings.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must possess a current, valid RN license in state of practice
• Experience in residential nursing preferred
• Health screening, TB clearance, and valid CPR/First Aid, and criminal record clearance are required prior to employment

Muir Wood Adolescent & Family Services provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.