Per Diem Registered Nurse Children's

Provide and coordinate medical services for students within the context of the multi-disciplinary team. Valid MA RN nursing license, 2 years relevant experience preferred. Experience with child and adolescent psychiatric/special needs preferred. Requirements include a valid driver’s license, a clean driving record and the ability to handle children in crisis safely, with compassion. Fluent English speaking and writing skills, empathy, and the ability to listen, good time management skills and professional appearance and demeanor are all required for this position. 
 

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Associate or bachelor’s degree in nursing
• Relevant experience in nursing
• Psychiatric or special needs experience preferred
• Valid Driver’s License
• MA Registered Nursing License

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor daily health needs of students.
• Coordinate all appointments for preventive, specialized and emergency health care.
• Coordinate and monitor medication use: ordering, administration and documentation per
• DPH regulations and Agency polices and procedures.
• Monitor medical treatment to ensure follow-through via program staff.
• Liaison to families, referring agencies and community resources as it relates to the
• medical needs of students.
• Coordinate and facilitate weekly psychiatric consults/medication reviews in the absence of the Director of Nursing.
• Maintain student medical records and prepare required program reports.
• Conduct Medication distribution training to non medical staff as per DPH guidelines, on an as-needed basis, but no less than on a yearly basis.
• Provide in-service trainings and medical orientation in health education and human sexuality.
• Participate in intake/discharge planning.
• Maintain an adequate inventory of medical supplies.
• Participate in program development, implementation and evaluation.
• Other duties as requested by Program Director or Director of Nursing.
• Any work assigned shall be related to the Employee’s normal duties, except for occasional emergencies.

Latham Centers, Inc. (Latham) provides equal opportunity for all individuals served and employed. Latham does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, national origin, ethnic group identification, religion, marital or parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, age, veteran status, or any other category protected under applicable law in treatment or employment at Latham, admission or access to Latham, or any other aspect of the programs and activities that Latham operates.