Registered Nurse - Per Diem

The Village Network; Ohio; On-site; USD 45,336 - 48,574; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Flexible working hours

Job summary

The Village Network is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse for its residential treatment program in Wooster, Ohio. This role involves providing essential medical care to youth and ensuring compliance with medication procedures.

As a key member of a dedicated team, you will address the health needs of youth while fostering a trauma-informed workplace. Candidates should possess valid RN licensure and have experience in pediatric or psychiatric settings. The position offers competitive hourly pay and a commitment to compassionate care.

Qualifications

• Licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) with relevant experience in healthcare.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ARIZE is necessary.
• Ability to communicate effectively with a diverse population.

Responsibilities

• Manage physical health needs and medication for youth.
• Ensure compliance with medical and behavioral health standards.
• Participate in on-call duties and maintain accurate medical records.

Skills

Licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN)

3–5 years relevant experience

Excellent communication skills

Flexibility

Tools

Microsoft Office

ARIZE

Job description

Job Details

Level: Experienced

Job Location: Wooster - Medina, OH 44256

Position Type: Per Diem

Salary Range: $32.91 - $35.26 hourly

Travel Percentage: Road Warrior

Job Shift: Day

Job Category: Health Care

Position Title

Registered Nurse - Residential Treatment

Reports To: Regional Clinical Director, Director of Nursing (DON)

Direct Reports: None

FMLA Status: Non‑exempt, Hourly

Who We Are

Since 1946, we’ve been providing compassionate treatment to support the behavioral, physical and emotional health of children and families, where the needs of each child are individually assessed and dynamic treatment plans are specifically designed to properly transition them from disruptive to permanent, stable environments. Our services include community-based services, residential treatment, and treatment foster care programs throughout our locations in central and northeast Ohio and West Virginia.

Summary

As a partner in building brighter futures for youth and their families, your role will be to provide medical care to our youth and other medical compliant activities that align with The Village Network’s Mission, Vision & Values.

Trauma‑Informed Workplace Note

We are committed to being a trauma‑informed and responsive workplace, believing the practices that help people heal and thrive in our services should also guide how we treat and interact with each other.

• Making physical and psychological safety a priority
• Being open and honest, especially when things are hard, without fear of retribution
• Supporting each other
• Ensuring clarity of responsibilities and accountability of self and others
• Working together collaboratively
• Actively listening and creating space for giving or receiving feedback, recognizing it may or may not be applied
• Treating people with dignity and respect

Essential Tasks, Duties, and Responsibilities

• Ensure a system is in place to meet the physical health needs of all youth, including triage services, direct services, coordination of services, and communication with pertinent individuals.
• Manage medication and prescription acquisition, distribution, and administration. Follow up to ensure proper medication procedure is followed.
• Create and implement training to ensure individual and region are aware of relevant medical needs of youth. Ensure program meets compliance standards for relevant regulating agencies.
• Perform other duties as required, including attending team meetings, completing health assessments for behavioral therapy plans, providing input to the SFSA development, creating/implementing policies and procedures, participating in on‑call duties/rotation, and maintaining accurate and complete medical records in compliance with external agency expectations.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to use a computer; proficiency with Microsoft Office products and ARIZE.
• Licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN); 3–5 years previous relevant experience preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; previous experience with adolescent population and psychiatric medicine helpful; willingness to be flexible is necessary.
• Valid Ohio Driver’s License and maintains a driving record that allows that individual to be insurable with the insurance company providing The Village Network with vehicle insurance.

Physical Demands

• Travel required to cover Wooster, Salem, and Mt. Vernon campuses. Campuses are roughly 1 hr., 15 minutes from Wooster campus. Mileage reimbursement is available.
• Occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
• Constantly operate a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a copy machine, computer printer, etc.
• Communicate orally and written with all levels of personnel, internal and external to the company.
• Handle bending, stooping, lifting, pushing, reaching, and walking for periods of time.
• Lifting 20 pounds independently.