Registered Nurse – Eagle House Per Diem

The Youth Counselor; Coffeyville (KS); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A psychiatric residential treatment facility in Coffeyville, KS is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide care for children ages 6-12. The nurse will conduct assessments, administer medications, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team. Ideal candidates will have a nursing degree and experience in behavioral health. This position requires flexibility and the ability to work independently. Hourly rate is $38, with additional shift differentials.

Qualifications

• Minimum of an Associate degree in Nursing.
• Preferred Bachelor’s in nursing degree and experience with children.
• Experience in behavioral health.

Responsibilities

• Conduct nursing assessments and provide interventions effectively.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team for holistic care.
• Develop nursing care plans and monitor medications.

Skills

Behavioral health experience

Organized and able to work independently

Cultural competency

Education

Bachelor’s in nursing degree

CPR Certified

Tools

Word processing applications

Spreadsheet applications

Job description

Hourly rate $38.00 per hour with the following shiftdifferentials if applicable:
2nd shift (3:00 PM – 11:00 PM): $7.00 per hour.
3rd shift (11:00 PM – 7:00 AM): $5.00 per hour.

The Eagle House is a psychiatric residential treatment facility(PRTF) that serves as a step down, or diversion, from inpatienthospitalization for children. The average length of stay is 4-months.The Eagle house serves children ages 6-12 who present with significantemotional or behavioral difficulties. The Eagle House is made up oftwo units, Brainard House and Goodwin House. The Registered Nurseworks in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to seek andprovide diagnostic clarity, stabilization, and reintegration into thecommunity. Embedded in the healthcare team will be two lead nurses.

JOB SUMMARY

The Registered Nurse will be responsible for providing safety,physical and mental/behavioral health assessments, first aid andmedication administration to the youth in the program. Embedded in thehealthcare teams are lead, triage, and program nurses. The nurse willoversee the child’s medical needs throughout their stay whilecollaborating with outpatient providers to assure holistic care. Theregistered nurse collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to assurecontinuity, efficient care, and effective and discharge planning. Thenurse will conduct the initial nursing assessment, reconcile anycurrent medication, and provide detailed and accurate documentationassuring all requirements are met throughout their admission.

JOB HOURS:

All shifts: 1st (7am-3pm), 2nd(3pm-11pm), 3rd (11pm-7am)

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conducts nursing assessment, interventions, and treatmentseffectively and efficiently.
• Monitors signs and symptoms for physical and mental health stabilization.
• Conducts nursing intakes and discharges.
• Collaborates with team on disposition planning.
• Active participation in rounds and multidisciplinary team meetings.
• Ensures all DCF, DPH, and/or Joint Commission requirements anddocumentation are completed.
• Monitors medications for efficacy and adverse effects.
• Develops appropriate nursing care plans and interventions as needed.
• Collaborates with psychiatrists in coordination of the physical,mental, and behavioral health care of clients throughout theirtreatment course.
• Provides education and teaching to clients and families regardinghealth and safety.
• Collaboration with identified medical providers on medical needs
• Other duties and responsibility within nursing scope of practicecan be assigned supervisor.

Administrative:

• Collaborates with health care providers within the agency and community.
• Works closely with the care team to ensure the plan of care isexecuted and addressing any barriers to completion along withassisting in identifying solutions.
• Serves as a resource to care teams to identify goals for patientsand to help with strategies to achieve these goals.
• Ensures documentation is in compliance.
• Direct oversight of the Youth Care Assistants.
• Oversight of medication cart and emergency medication supplies.

Nursing leadership/Training

• Provides in-service education to staff.

Experience and Skills

The Eagle House is a psychiatric residential treatment facility(PRTF) that serves as a step down, or diversion, from inpatienthospitalization for children. The average length of stay is 4-months.The Eagle house serves children ages 6-12 who present with significantemotional or behavioral difficulties. The Eagle House is made up oftwo units, Brainard House and Goodwin House. The Registered Nurseworks in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to seek andprovide diagnostic clarity, stabilization, and reintegration into thecommunity. Embedded in the healthcare team will be two lead nurses.

EDUCATION

• Preferred Bachelor’s in nursing degree and experience in nursingcare of children and adolescent psychiatric population. Minimum ofan Associate degree in Nursing.
• CPR Certified.

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

• Experience in behavioral health.
• Organized and able to work independently.
• Flexible and able to multi-task.
• Proficient with word processing and spreadsheet applications.Possess solid general computer skills, including ability to work ina Windows XP environment. Familiarity with specific applicationsused by the Village a plus.
• Cultural competency to serve diverse client population.
• The ability to physically perform the essential functions of theabove position with or without reasonable accommodations includingthe ability to interact with children and adolescents in atherapeutic environment/situation without risk of injury and able tosupervise groups of children and perform physical intervention if required.