Registered Nurse

Sunrise Children's Services; Danville (KY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Sunrise Children’s Services in Danville, KY is seeking a Registered Nurse to join its Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility. This full-time, in-person role offers an hourly wage from $30 and supports care for pre-teen and teen clients with long-term mental health needs.

The RN must hold an Associate’s degree in nursing with licensure; Psychiatric Nurse Certification is preferred. Responsibilities include med management, staff education, health screenings, and coordinating care with medical

Qualifications

• RN licensed to practice nursing in Kentucky.
• Preferred psychiatric nursing certification or psychiatric nursing experience.
• Must be able to pass drug screening and background checks.

Responsibilities

• Oversees medication management for clients.
• Provides education and training to staff on medical conditions, medications, and treatments.
• Conducts health screening assessments and refers to clinics and community services.
• Monitors nutrition and maintains medical records for clients.
• Provides emergency medical care when needed and coordinates with providers.
• Ensures infection control and oversees medical supply ordering.

Skills

RN licensure

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

Associate's degree in nursing

Psychiatric Nurse Certification (preferred)

Job description

Sunrise Children’s Services Registered Nurse

Sunrise Children’s Services

Danville, KY 40422

From $30 an hour

Full-time

Looking for passionate individuals willing to make a difference in the lives of children.

Sunrise’s Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility is designed for young pre-teen and teens who have long-term, comprehensvie mental health needs.

Education: RN with at least an Associate’s degree in nursing. Preferred Psychiatric Nurse Certification or psychiatric nursing experience.

Must have a valid drivers license and be able to pass drug screening and background checks.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES: The responsibilities and duties for this position include, but are not limited to the following:

• Oversees management of medication for clients.
• Provides education and training to staff regarding clients’ medical conditions, medications, and treatments.
• Conducts initial and ongoing health screening assessments for clients and makes appropriate referrals to clinics and other community services.
• Conducts nutritional screenings for clients upon admission and provides on-going monitoring for abnormal deviations.
• Monitors use of prescription and non-prescription medicines by clients.
• Maintains accurate hard copy and electronic medical records for clients.
• Provides emergency medical treatment to clients and refers clients and staff for emergent care when necessary.
• Provides oversight for ordering medication and medical supplies.
• Works with supervisory staff to ensure program compliance with Joint Commission, OIG, and other contract standards.
• Creates nursing care plan and provides input into the treatment planning process.
• Assists with contract negotiation and serves as a liaison with medical/psychiatric providers and pharmacies on behalf of clients.
• Ensures implementation and monitors Infection Control Program.
• Provides TB testing/screening to clients and staff per procedure.
• Orders SCM holds per program’s regulations.
• Attends Heath Services Committee meetings.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Ability to Commute:

• Danville, KY 40422 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Danville, KY 40422: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person