Description

　　Under the direction of the YCCS (Youth Community Crisis Stabilization) Program's Nurse Manager and YCCS Program Director, the Per Diem Registered Nurse will provide nursing care and manage the ongoing health care of the youth in the YCCS. The Registered Nurse is expected to be knowledgeable of the agency’s mission, program treatment philosophy, policies, and procedures and to implement this understanding in their care of the youth.

　　How You'll Be Making a Difference

　　Maintain a comprehensive understanding of the population of youth in need of short-term mental health stabilization.

　　Fill physician orders and work collaboratively with the pharmacy.

　　Administer medication and engage in a medication reconciliation process.

　　In collaboration with the Leadership Team, ensure implementation of a comprehensive health/wellness component to program planning, including environmental, nutritional, exercise and fitness.

　　Provide ongoing Quality Assurance by monitoring medication administration processes to ensure compliance. This is accomplished by conducting reviews of medication documentation and practices at regular intervals.

　　Oversee all aspects of the administration of medications, including the direct administration, training and supervision of medication systems. Assist with and oversee the preparation of leave of absence and or transfer/discharge medications.

　　May be asked to serve as a trainer in medication, CPR and or First Aid.

　　Conduct health screenings upon intake and as necessary and assure that all immunizations are current.

　　Oversee the coordination of medical, diagnostic and laboratory appointments.

　　Oversee and assist with nursing assessment as part of the comprehensive assessment process.

　　Provide ongoing evaluation of youth including vital signs as prescribed. Assist in making decisions regarding the course of treatment and monitoring the effectiveness, side effects, adverse reactions, and drug interactions of all medications.

　　Provide brief crisis counseling as needed and assist crisis prevention planning.

　　Monitor laboratory reports and initiate appropriate action

　　Assure compliance with all regulatory guidelines.

　　Coordinate the delivery of health care with ancillary staff, family members, guardians, psychiatrists, primary and specialty health care providers, and other professionals within the Home and with external organizations.

　　Maintain on-going communications with primary health care provider.

　　Work actively as part of an interdisciplinary team to provide quality care, attend team meetings and communicate regularly with team members. Assist with discharge planning.

　　Complete reports and documentation needed for youth records, the Home and collateral and regulatory agencies.

　　Coordinate health education for youth and families as needed.

　　Assure that all medication and medical supplies are ordered, received and checked for accuracy.

　　Qualifications

　　Two years pediatric/adolescent and or psychiatric nursing experience preferred

　　Must maintain an active RN license in Massachusetts

　　Certified in CPR and Standard First Aid

　　Computer literate including Microsoft Office and Internet Explorer with the ability to learn new software applications

　　Valuing Diversity

　　We are committed to excellence in diversity, equity, and inclusion, while simultaneously creating a culture that supports those values. We believe the differences we bring enhance our ability to provide exceptional service and care to diverse children, families, and communities. Moreover, diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging align with our values and our mission to help vulnerable children and their families build permanent, positive change.

　　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)