On-Call Nurse

Bethesda1919; Meadville (Crawford County); On-site; USD 31,822 - 45,323; Full time

Job summary

Bethesda1919 is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide on-call nursing care to clients at the Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility (P.R.T.F.). The role includes documenting medical records, guiding staff in health matters, and monitoring medication under doctors' orders.

The position requires a current Pennsylvania nursing license and experience with at-risk teens is preferred. Pay is $28.00 per hour, with responsibility rotating among staff for 24/7 availability.

Qualifications

• Must be a Registered Nurse with a current Pennsylvania license.
• Experience with at-risk youth in a treatment setting is preferred.
• Must pass FBI and Child Abuse History clearances.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-call nursing care to clients.
• Document medical records for each client.
• Guide staff regarding medical situations.

Skills

Nursing care

Documentation

Guidance on medical conditions

Medication monitoring

Education

Registered Nurse license in Pennsylvania

Experience with at-risk teens

Job description

Job Summary

Provides on-call nursing care to the Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility (P.R.T.F.).

Essential Functions of the Position

• Provides basic medical care to clients in the program making recommendations for more advanced care if necessary.
• Properly document medical records for each P.R.T.F. client.
• Provides guidance to staff in special medical conditions affecting the at-risk youth population.
• Maintains various documents as required by regulations and agency policies.
• Provides guidance to staff regarding medical conditions/situations involving clients.
• Rotates on-call duty with other nursing staff as needed to maintain a 24/7 availability for consultation regarding medical situations involving clients.
• Ability to fill-in for Director of Medical Services as needed. Advanced notice will be provided for any scheduled vacation time.
• Monitors and/or dispenses medication in accordance with the doctor’s orders as needed.

Required Education, Experience and Clearances

• Registered Nurse with a current Pennsylvania license to practice nursing.
• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Experience working with at-risk teens in a treatment setting is preferred.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• FBI, Child Abuse History, PA State Police, and Driver Clearances. Other clearances may be required dependent on residency status.

Pay

• $28.00 per hour

Our services and employment are provided in a nondiscriminatory manner, without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, ancestry, religious creed, disability and age.