Registered Nurse - PRTF - PRN

Alexander Youth Network; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Alexander Youth Network seeks a Registered Nurse to join its Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility in Charlotte, NC. The RN will monitor the milieu, administer medications, observe health status changes, coordinate emergent care and transport, and collaborate with Guardians to ensure essential child health needs are met during placement in the PRTF.

The role requires NC RN licensure, one year of crisis experience, proficiency in MS Office, and a valid NC or SC driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Valid and current RN, NC licensure from N.C. Board of Nursing.
• One year of crisis experience.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications.
• Valid NC or SC Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Monitor the milieu in the PRTF and ensure safety and welfare of clients.
• Administer medications and medical treatments as prescribed.
• Observe clients for health status changes and coordinate emergent care and transport.
• Collaborate with Guardians to ensure child health needs are met during placement.
• Provide healthcare education to the PRTF Treatment Team, clients, families and other agency programs as needed.

Skills

Punctuality

Dependability

On-call availability

Education

RN licensure NC

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Join Our Team as a Registered Nurse for our Psychiatric Residential Treatment FacilityAre you passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of children? Do you thrive in a supportive and inclusive work environment? If so, we want you to be part of our team.Get to know AlexanderAlexander Youth Network is passionate about helping children overcome their mental health challenges. Our teams are committed to creating an environment that empowers every individual to thrive and make a difference.We offer career development opportunities, mentorship and coaching, and pathways for advancement. Our teammates enjoy amazing benefits including tuition reimbursement, tuition assistance, 401K, paid time off, and a comprehensive health plan that prioritizes your well-being.What You’ll Do:Federal regulations require Registered Nurses (RN) to be in PRTF ratio 24 hours a day. RN staff must monitor the milieu and all restrictive interventions to ensure the safety and welfare of PRTF clients. RN staff promotes the use of the Neuro-sequential Model of Care; manage medication, medical treatments, observe clients for any health status changes, coordinate emergent care and transport, and collaborate with Guardians to ensure each client’s essential well-child healthcare needs are met during their placement in the PRTF; provide healthcare education to their PRTF Treatment Team members, clients, family members and other agency programs as needed, i.e. Medication Administration and Blood Borne Pathogen/Infection Control. Applies knowledge of child growth and development as it relates to the Neuro-sequential Model of Care; explains procedures and treatments to clients to gain cooperation, understanding, and allay apprehension through awareness of comfort and safety needs of client; demonstrates punctuality, dependability and on-call availability to work additional shifts; remains flexible to alter core scheduling when unexpected scheduling needs arise within the department; RN staff will flex to be included in the cottage or classroom ratio when the need arises.A full job description can be provided to interested/qualified candidates.Education AND ExperienceValid and current RN, NC licensure from N.C. Board of NursingOne year of crisis experienceProficiency in MS Office applicationsValid NC or SC Driver’s License