Registered Nurse - RTC - 1.0

Alexander Youth Network; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

401K

Paid time off

Health plan

Job summary

Alexander Youth Network in Greensboro, NC seeks a Registered Nurse for our Residential Treatment Center's PRTF unit. The RN will monitor the milieu, manage medications, and coordinate emergent care to safeguard client health.

The role requires NC RN licensure, with on-call availability and strong communication with guardians and care teams to support well-child health needs during placement.

Qualifications

• RN license in North Carolina is required.
• Crisis experience is preferred for handling urgent situations.
• Flexibility with on-call shifts is essential.

Responsibilities

• Monitor milieu and restrictive interventions to ensure client safety.
• Manage medication administration and coordinate emergent care.
• Collaborate with guardians to meet each child’s essential health needs.
• Provide healthcare education to the treatment team, clients, and families.

Skills

Crisis experience

On-call availability

MS Office proficiency

Education

RN license - North Carolina

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Greensboro, NC 27405

Job Shift: 2nd shift

Join Our Team as a Registered Nurse for our Residential Treatment Center

Get to know Alexander

Alexander 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.

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