Registered Nurse/Director of Medical Services - Bilingual Juntos (2747)

Center for Family Services; Atlantic City (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at a leading non-profit organization dedicated to improving lives. As a Registered Nurse/Director of Medical Services, you will oversee the medical department, ensuring compliance with health regulations and providing essential care to children in need. This role involves collaboration with healthcare professionals, administering medications, and offering health education. With a commitment to outstanding service and a supportive workplace culture, this position offers a rewarding career path where you can make a significant impact in the lives of young individuals. If you are passionate about healthcare and community service, this is the opportunity for you.

Benefits

Sign-On Bonus

Competitive Salary

Excellent Benefits Packages

Qualifications

• Licensed Registered Nurse in NJ with 1-2 years experience in child welfare or hospital settings.
• Bilingual in Spanish/English is required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise medical department and ensure compliance with health regulations.
• Administer medications and provide health education to residents.
• Collaborate with pediatric physician for medical services.

Skills

Communication Skills

Intercultural Competency

Time Management

Problem-Solving

Customer Service

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN)

Tools

Medical Software

Job description

Registered Nurse/Director of Medical Services - Bilingual Juntos (2747)

*Sign-On Bonus
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Location: Primary location is in Voorhees NJ will be traveling to all Juntos sites.
Job Type/Status: Full Time

Position Summary

Center For Family Services is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Director of Medical Services position within our Juntos program. The Registered Nurse/Director of Medical Services supervises all components of the medical department including the Licensed Practical Nurses and Medical Assistants/Coordinators; and reports to the Associate Vice President of Juntos Program. The position requires communication and collaboration with the pediatric physician to obtain technical assistance in the implementation of medical services.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensures proper operation and compliance of Juntos Medical Clinic located at Egg Harbor Township, including compliance with all federal, state, and local health department regulations such as CLIA and VFC program certifications.
• Collaborates and coordinates services with the contracted Pediatric Physician to obtain technical assistance in performing medical services.
• Implements and oversees direct orders from the licensed health care provider regarding medical services and procedures for UAC in care.
• Administers specialty medication or intravenous fluids, provides counsel to UAC on proper wound care, observes UAC charting, and reports changes in UAC's condition, implementing medical safety plans accordingly.
• Tracks all UAC Portal medical data and UAC medical files, ensuring proper immunization schedules are followed in accordance with ORR, DHHS, and TVFC policies and procedures, and ensures timely reporting of medical incidents.
• Tracks and ensures specialized services such as vision and dental treatment, psychological, psychiatric, family planning, and emergency care are provided to UAC; acts as the point of contact with ORR Medical Team.
• Remains on call 24/7 for all medical-related issues/emergencies.
• Ensures weekend backup system and part-time nurse are on call.
• Supervises Licensed Practical Nurses and Medical Assistants/Coordinators; supports medical staff in overseeing all medical appointments, completion of weekly spreadsheets, monthly and quarterly reports.
• Ensures completion of TARs and TB supplemental.
• Coordinates the provision of initial physicals by a licensed physician or network of Physicians through collaborative agreements and consistent relationship building and follow-up.
• Ensures a seamless medical department with consistent logs, paperwork, and procedures, informing management of needs, goals, and problems; prepares and revises medical department documentation.
• Timely reporting of medical incidents; prepares immunization records for County Health Department audits and Office of Refugee Resettlement audits.
• Ensures services are expedited by ensuring a physical screening is provided to UAC.
• Maintains relationships with local providers, pharmacies, as well as with ORR and DHHS.
• Arranges or partners with other health professionals regarding health and safety standards for out-of-home childcare and childcare licensing requirements.
• Follows disease-reporting requirements for care providers, immunizations for children, and injury prevention for children.
• Connects with community health and mental health resources for children; attends weekly federal staffing meetings and reports on medical developments for the children in care.
• Serves on the treatment team with therapists, case managers, and other designated staff; ensures health and safety of all residents, including provision of initial physical examination next working day, scheduling follow-up physical examinations by a physician within ten days, and obtaining health history of all new admissions.
• Administers physical examination, treatment, or referral of all emergent health concerns of residents in accordance with policies, procedures, and standards of health care for nurses.
• Provides life skills education in areas of nutrition, hygiene, sexually transmitted diseases, infection control, and other health-related topics.
• Provides individual counseling on health-related issues with identified youth; coordinates appointments with medical and psychiatric consultants, ensuring all over-the-counter and prescription supplies and medication are on hand and correctly administered.
• Explains medications to both residents and staff, including side effects and reasons for the medications.
• Prepares and implements a comprehensive health plan to ensure that each resident's medical, dental, and other health needs are met adequately and promptly; completes medical documentation with necessary information.
• Administers appropriate medications to residents—only prescription medication when authorized by a physician.
• Ensures that the First Aid Kit is fully stocked at all times with necessary medical supplies.
• Disposes of old medications according to facility policies and procedures.
• Provides health groups and training to residents and staff.

General Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Displays professional demeanor in all interactions with children, adults, and families served, as well as colleagues and community members.
• Provides outstanding customer service in all Agency interactions.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills, including advanced knowledge of English and any other required languages.
• Strong intercultural competency awareness and skills required, with a commitment to expanding personal and collective knowledge and sensitivity.
• Shows consistent initiative in all position responsibilities, including identifying areas of needed improvement, problem-solving, and implementing innovative solutions.
• Exercises effective time management skills, including organizing and prioritizing work to meet deadlines.
• Possesses the ability to effectively use technological tools and platforms to complete work functions efficiently.
• Possesses the ability to complete mathematical analysis and operations.
• Utilizes a working knowledge in recognizing and evaluating suicidal or homicidal ideation to protect individuals and families served from self-harm or harm to others.
• Demonstrates knowledge of surrounding community challenges and best practice research-oriented solutions.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN)
• Licensed Registered Nurse in the State of New Jersey
• One to two years of experience working within child welfare with children and/or adolescents in a social service setting or hospital
• Bilingual in Spanish/English (writing and speaking)

About Employment at Center For Family Services
Apply and get hired at Center For Family Services, a leader in the non-profit sector and named as a top workplace in the region since 2010. As part of our team, you will be recognized as our most valuable resource. Our staff balance best practices with personalized care. Together, our team makes a positive difference in the lives of people in need. If you're interested in a rewarding career, Center For Family Services is a great place to grow as a professional. For more information about our top workplace, please visit Center For Family Services website at www.centerffs.org.

Disclaimer
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