This position is responsible for providing comprehensive nursing care focused on the treatment and prevention of illness and injury among youth in a structured care environment. The Registered Nurse plays a critical role in supporting health, safety, and wellness through direct clinical care, education, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
Key Responsibilities
Provide healthcare services for the treatment and/or prevention of illnesses and injuries
Perform admission physical assessments
Conduct sick call and ongoing patient assessments
Administer medications and oversee medication management
Implement physician treatment orders
Provide medication administration and counseling to juveniles
Train and oversee Unlicensed Assistive Personnel (UAPs) in medication administration and healthcare tasks
Prepare medical discharge summaries
Provide emergency medical services as needed
Communicate healthcare information to interdisciplinary teams regarding patient health status
Maintain accurate healthcare and data reports
Provide health‐related training and education to staff
About Juvenile Care Services
Juvenile care services are dedicated to the prevention and reduction of delinquency by intervening early, educating youth, and providing appropriate treatment and support. The goal is to strengthen families, promote positive outcomes for youth, and enhance overall public safety. Candidates with a passion for making a meaningful difference in the lives of young people are encouraged to apply.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (Required)
Applicants must clearly document experience in all of the following areas:
Leading a team, including delegation of UAP and subordinate healthcare tasks
Providing feedback, coaching, and guidance to nursing staff and UAPs regarding patient care
Independently implementing the nursing process (assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation)
Making clinical judgments based on facts and sound reasoning with organized, reflective, and inquisitive thinking
Working collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams to provide timely, organized, and methodical healthcare services
Teaching and training staff through orientation, on‐the‐job training, and preceptorship
Using effective interview techniques to assess patient symptoms and needs
Communicating clearly and concisely with patients, families, and staff both verbally and in writing
Preferred Experience
Nursing experience in adolescent, pediatric, school, or public health settings
Minimum Education and Licensure Requirements
Current licensure as a Registered Nurse
Eligible and authorized to practice nursing within the applicable state regulatory requirements
Numbers & Facts
Location
Butner, NC
Skills
Clinical Medicineunmatched
Clinical Trainingunmatched
Coachingunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Cross-Functionalunmatched
Data Qualityunmatched
Emergency Careunmatched
Employee Orientationunmatched
Healthcareunmatched
Interviewing Skillsunmatched
Medical Office Administrationunmatched
Medication Administrationunmatched
Medicationsunmatched
Needs Assessmentunmatched
Nursingunmatched
Organizational Skillsunmatched
Past Due Accountsunmatched
Patient Assessmentunmatched
Patient Careunmatched
Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
Team Lead/Managerunmatched
Time Managementunmatched
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