PRN Nurse

About This Role

Provide on-call nursing coverage for a non-profit organization in school and residential settings. This role offers flexible hours for direct care, health assessments, and medication administration to residents and students.

Responsibilities

• Provide health assessment of each child for general health maintenance, evaluation of illness and injury, and follow up care
• Administer medications and treatment as prescribed by the attending physician
• Communicate with outside referral sources, providers, parents/guardians, and insurance companies
• Document illnesses, injuries, and other nursing related issues accurately
• Obtain lab specimens as needed
• Administer immunizations and TB testing of children
• Administer and read tuberculosis testing of staff, if required
• Participate on Treatment Teams of children
• Conduct medical assessments on children in therapeutic hold, as indicated
• Collect Health Office data and generate reports as requested
• Monitor resident and student’s BMI, heights, weights, and vital signs monthly
• Transcribe orders, maintain supplies, and administer medications and procedures, documenting accordingly
• Complete admissions screenings and document accordingly
• Triage, schedule, and assist with doctor examinations as necessary
• Assist with the training of staff in medication management, CPR, and first aid
• Participate in team meetings
• Attend trainings and meetings as required
• Share/transmit the mission and vision of Arrow Child & Family Ministries to staff, clients, and families served
• Perform all duties within contract, state and federal regulations, Arrow policy, and COA standards
• May be required to drive ACFM vehicles and complete Arrow’s vehicle training

Requirements

• Current MD Board of Nursing license as a Registered Nurse (RN) or a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
• 2+ years of experience, preferably in a residential setting or a special education setting including students with Autism

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED
• 2+ years of experience, preferably in a residential setting or a special education setting including students with Autism

Benefits