Registered Nurse ($10,000 Sign-on Bonus)Schedule: Full-time, varying hours and days to include some weekends
Job SummaryThe RN provides nursing services and health care to Grafton clients. Performs a variety of nursing duties associated with monitoring client's health and general wellbeing, managing health issues and providing health care. Reports to a Nurse manager or supervisor.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS- Manages the health issues and provides nursing care to clients. Observes and monitors client health; and documents treatments and/or medical concerns in the client charts.
- Manages the health issues and provides nursing care to clients. Observes and monitors client health; and documents treatments and/or medical concerns in the client charts.
- Performs a variety of duties associated with maintaining optimal health for clients to include the administration of medications, obtaining prescribed medications from a Pharmacist; administering medications to clients; providing information about medications; obtains medications for home administration; monitoring medication changes; and observing client reactions to new medications.
- Attends to clients who admit themselves as being sick (Sick call) or injured.
- Assists with psychological reviews; schedules client appointments with health care providers and dentists. Attends all neurology/specialty appointments, as appropriate.
- Contacts parents or legal guardians to discuss client medical issues, status of health conditions and treatments received.
- Works on-call duty in rotation, as appropriate; promptly responds to calls for immediate nursing services.
- Provides hepatitis B or flu vaccines and PPD testing to Grafton staff.
- Conducts in service staff training related to nursing and health issues; teaches medication administration and related medication issues and practices to staff.
- Promotes and assists in the control of communicable disease.
- Provides the medical perspective into client care for all Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) meetings.
- Participates in various facility wide meetings and committees on an as needed basis. Serves as back up for nurses in other Grafton locations as needed.
- Prepares and/or completes a variety of health services forms such as medication permission forms, on-call sheets, medical/dentist appointment sheets, etc.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS- Graduation from an accredited nursing program
- Valid RN License from the State Board of Nursing
- 1 - 2 years of experience providing nursing services; or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Must have valid state license as an RN.
- Thorough knowledge of practical nursing techniques
- Computer proficiency, strong communication skills, ability to maintain effective working relationships with clients and other employees.
- Valid state drivers' license
COMPENSATION- Starting at $38.46 up to $51.39/hour; commensurate with experience and qualifications.
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS: Caring for You, So You can Care for Others - Free meals during shifts as available
- Medical, dental and vision
- Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts
- Generous Paid Time Off plan & attendance incentives
- Employer Paid Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Short-term disability (STD)
- Long-term disability (LTD)
Stronger Together: Supporting Your Growth & Success - Paid Career Development - we pay you while becoming certified in CPR, Ukeru, Mandt and other career training!
- 401(k), including an employer match up to $2,500 annually
- Education Assistance up to $5,250 annually
- As Grafton is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, you may be eligible for federal student loan forgiveness
If you require a reasonable accommodation or need assistance with the application or
interview process please contact us at hr@grafton.org
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