CPR Certification, Clinical Assessment, Cross-Functional, Customer Support/Service, Federal Laws and Regulations, HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act), Healthcare, Infection Control, Medical Equipment, Medical Protocols, Medical Records, Medication Administration, Medications, Nursing, OSHA, Patient Charts, Pharmacy, Phlebotomy, Plan Meetings, Pulmonary Disease, Record Keeping, Registered Nurse (RN), Regulations, State Laws and Regulations, Time Management, Treatment Plan, United States Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA)
The RN provides on-site nursing and attendant care to adolescents/young adults residing in Newport Healthcare facilities. The RN is expected to perform all job responsibilities in alignment with the mission and core values of Newport Healthcare and comply with all policies and procedures, OSHA, HIPAA, local, state, and federal regulations.
SHIFT: 9 AM - 9 PM Tuesday/Friday or Wednesday/Saturday
Essential Duties:
- Medication administration.
- Obtain and document vital signs in the medical record.
- Evaluate medical complaints/concerns from residents during on-site hours and relay information to appropriate NP/MD.
- Complete treatment plans when indicated, provide direct care and nursing services to clients as prescribed by program regulations, and client health screening.
- Monitor chronic health conditions, respiratory distress, and seizures.
- Maintains records, including but not limited to Medication Administration Record, medical records, medical charts, infection control log etc. Participate in multi-disciplinary treatment team meetings as needed.
- Comply with all mandated reporting requirements, biohazard program requirements, medical protocols, infection control, etc.
- Ensure accurate and timely initiation of medications and arrival of medications from pharmacy.
- Communicate with BHS regarding medication concerns.
- Order all medication refills in a timely manner.
- Destroy medications per DEA protocol.
- Coordinate with operations staff to order any/all medical equipment.
- May include phlebotomy.
- Attendance at meetings per prior arrangement, and participation as an interdisciplinary team member.
What Makes You a Great Fit:
- Possess a current and unrestricted Registered Nurse License in state applying for work.
- Experience in residential nursing a plus.
Applicable State Requirements
- All States
- Must pass the applicable state/agency background check required for the work location jurisdiction, prior to employment.
- Pre-employment drug screening.
- Must possess a current and valid CPR certification or obtain within the first 30 days of employment.
Join Us:
Join us in our mission to provide outstanding support and make a meaningful difference in the lives of those we assist. Your contributions can help shape the future of our care services—apply today!
Newport Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Newport Healthcare provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
Newport Healthcare is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity, including providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with a disability. Applicants with a physical or mental disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process please email
careers@newporthealthcare.com
for assistance.
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