Registered Nurse

Description

We are seeking a part-time RN for the Center for Family Engagement & Well-Being in Chicago approximately 35 hours per week including weekends. The primary responsibility is medication administration particularly the noon and 8pm medication rounds. The RN will also support childrens medical assessments ongoing wellness needs documentation and coordination with DCFS.

Hours- 3-11pm and prn (as needed) with some flexibility in hours

Type of Position: Part-Time - 30 hours or-35 more

Hourly rate is $32.50/hr.

The part-time Registered Nurse at the Center for Family Engagement & Well-Being (CFEW) supports the health and well-being of children during their time at the Center. The primary responsibility is administering medications in accordance with orders and NYAP procedures. The RN also completes nursing assessments monitors and responds to medical concerns coordinates with DCFS caregivers and healthcare providers as needed and documents care and communicates relevant information to the Center team.

Services offered at NYAPs Reception Center will include:

• Behavioral Stabilization Support including crisis de-escalation and short-term evidence-based clinical services;
• Comprehensive Assessment that is strengths-based and person-directed;
• Intensive and Creative Placement and Permanency Planning based on assessment results and the tenets of the Casey Family Programs Permanency Roundtable Model;
• Group Treatment Support Groups and Structured Activities; and
• Basic Care as needed including personal care supplies and places to eat shower relax and/or sleep for short periods.

Position Summary
The Registered Nurse position provides medical assistance to the clients served through NYAP including performing physical assessments and treating acute minor illnesses as needed.

Working At NYAP

• NYAPs commitment to doing what is best for children youth and their families is a core value and one that we look for in our newest team members.
• Excellent training and continuing education and development opportunities offered on topics such as: PCIT NMT TF-CBT BFST CSAYC TBRI FFT and many many more!
• Student Loan Repayment assistance up to $1200 per year!
• Medical Dental and Vision insurancefor you and your family!
• up to 10 Days Off Each Year based on hours worked!
• Partially Paid 11 Holidays Per Year!
• Competitive salaries and benefits including a 401(k)
• Tuition Assistance
• Peace leave
• Parental leave
• Flexible schedule

RESPONSIBILITIES
The Registered Nurse will perform duties including but not limited to:

• Perform all work in a manner consistent with the National Youth Advocate Programs mission values and philosophies
• Perform physical assessments on each client upon arrival and intake.
• Identify abnormal findings and notify the clients physician or consulting physicians.
• Assure the need for medical treatment for illnesses and/or injuries are being met.
• Assure the administration of medication and/or treatment as needed.
• Assure all documentation and required record keeping is completed in a timely manner.
• Assess minor illnesses and administer non-prescription medications per approved Standing Orders Policy.
• Schedule and coordinate examinations by the consulting physician for each child.
• Assure the programs compliance with Medical Policies and Procedures as well as Standing Orders
• Provide in-service training and continued education to staff on health-care related needs of adolescents CPR and First Aid.
• Maintain Red Cross CPR/First Aid Trainers Certification.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be a Registered Nurse with an appropriate Associates degree or Bachelors degree in Nursing
• Must have avalid Registered Nursing license
• Nursing experience working with children and adolescents is required.
• Must be available for on-call phone consultations as needed.
• Must be able to maintain compliance with attending agency required training programs.
• Capacity to effectively work with and be respectful and sensitive to persons from various cultures socioeconomic ethnic religious and racial backgrounds.
• Proficient use of desktop and laptop computers smart phones and tablets printers fax machines and photocopiers as well as software including word processing spreadsheet and database programs.

Driving and Vehicle Requirements

• Valid drivers license
• Reliable personal transportation
• Good driving record
• Minimum automobile insurance coverage of $10000/$300000 bodily injury liability required.

Ready to make an impact Wed love to hear from you! Apply today and join our team!

NYAP also requires all of our employees regardless of your title/position to hold and maintain automobile liability insurance coverage of $100000/$300000. Please contact our HR department with questions or

The person in this position needs to follow a team concept and support both agency goals and co-workers. Employees must be able to effectively work with and be respectful and sensitive to persons from various cultures socioeconomic ethnic religious and racial backgrounds.

An Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/veterans

Who We Are:

National Youth Advocate Program has been serving communities and clients since 1978 and we continue to grow each year. Our growth allows us to expand and develop new and innovative programs to meet the ever-changing needs of those we offer unique and personalized services for families and individuals in four areas: Prevention/Intervention Positive Youth Development Out-of-Home-Placement and Reunification/Permanency.

If YOU can envision it; WE can DO it! The possibilities are endless!

We know you are compassionate and dedicated to serving your clients and communities and NYAP is dedicated to providing support to those who joinourteam!We look for individuals that are ready to make a direct impact and are excited to be an instrument in supporting the needs of our children youth and families.

Required Experience:

Senior IC