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Location: Mercer County, NJ
Job Type/Status: Part-Time
POSITION SUMMARY:
As a Nurse in our Residential Treatment Center, you will be an integral part of the healthcare team, providing compassionate and skilled nursing care to residents in a therapeutic environment. The Nurse encompasses a range of responsibilities aimed at promoting physical well-being, ensuring the safety of residents, and collaborating with the interdisciplinary team to support comprehensive treatment plans
Duties and Responsibilities:
? Comply with funding source, contract, and or program's Annex A.
? Complete required documentation within established timeframes per Federal, State, County, and agency regulations, policy, and procedure.
? Core Responsibilities for Job Role/Sector:
o Patient Care:
? Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care for residents with mental health and behavioral health needs.
? Administer medications, monitor vital signs, and address any emergent medical issues in collaboration with physicians and psychiatrists.
? Provide routine and crisis intervention nursing care to residents in accordance with
established protocols and standards of care.
o Collaboration with Treatment Team:
? Work closely with psychologists, social workers, therapists, and other healthcare
professionals to contribute to comprehensive treatment planning.
? Participate in interdisciplinary meetings to discuss residents' progress, update treatment plans, and ensure a cohesive approach to care.
? Provided training to residential staff.
o Health Education:
? Educate residents on health-related topics, medication management, and self-care strategies. ? Collaborate with the treatment team to develop and implement health promotion initiatives within the residential setting.
o Documentation and Record Keeping:
? Maintain accurate and up-to-date medical records, documenting all nursing assessments, interventions, and evaluations.
? Ensure compliance with legal and ethical standards related to patient confidentiality and medical record documentation.
o Crisis Intervention:
? Respond to medical emergencies and crisis situations promptly and efficiently.
? Collaborate with the crisis intervention team to manage and de-escalate acute situations while ensuring the safety of residents and staff.
o Health and Safety Compliance:
? Adhere to infection control practices and maintain a safe and therapeutic environment. ? Collaborate with facility leadership to ensure compliance with relevant health and safety regulations.
? Train and ensure all staff are complete with medication managements, dietician needs, and physical health and wellness needs of the youth.
Benefits:
At the Center for Family Services, our employees are our greatest resource, and we are committed to investing in our staff. We offer a competitive benefits package as well as ongoing resources that will support staff on their personal and professional journey.*
Sick pay and personal time off
Flexible Spending Accounts
Health & Wellness Activities
Ongoing Training & Professional Development Opportunities
Opportunity for advancement
About Employment at Center For Family Services Apply and get hired at Center For Family Services, a leader in the non-profit sector and named as a top workplace in the region since 2010. As part of our team, you will be recognized as our most valuable resource. Our staff balance best practices with personalized care. Together, our team makes a positive difference in the lives of people in need. If you're interested in a rewarding career, Center For Family Services is a great place to grow as a professional. For more information about our top workplace, please visit the Center For Family Services website at www.centerffs.org.
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