Center For Family Services is a leading non-profit social services provider with locations across New Jersey. Recognized as a top workplace, our team is driven by a professional commitment to high-quality care and dedicated to making a positive and lasting impact in the lives of individuals and families. Over the past decade, Center For Family Services has continued to grow and evolve, expanding our services to meet the diverse and changing needs in the New Jersey community. Our comprehensive range of evidence-based and specialized programs empowers people to build brighter futures and overcome life's challenges. With a passionate and dedicated workforce of more than 1,500 professionals, Center For Family Services is a powerful force for positive change-helping individuals and families find the vision, hope, and strength for a better life.
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Position Summary:
The Nurse Supervisor is an integral part of the treatment 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 determining medical protocol and health care policy for ongoing needs.
Location: Camden, NJ
Job Type/Status: Full-time
Duties and Responsibilities:
Complete required documentation within established timeframes per Federal, State, County, and agency regulations, policy, and procedure.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date medical records, documenting all nursing assessments, interventions, and evaluations.
Carry a caseload of youth at a designated program.
Ensure compliance with legal and ethical standards related to patient confidentiality and medical record documentation.
Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care for residents with physical, mental and behavioral health needs
Train and ensure all staff are updated regarding medication management, dietary needs, and physical health and wellness needs of the youth.
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.
Collaborate with the crisis intervention team to manage and de-escalate acute situations while ensuring the safety of residents and staff.
Work closely with psychologists, social workers, therapists, and other healthcare professionals to contribute to comprehensive treatment and safety planning.
Participate in interdisciplinary meetings to discuss residents' progress, update treatment plans, administering medications and possible side effects to ensure a cohesive approach to care.
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.
Provide 2 hours of services for each youth within the program with a combination of groups (health/hygiene/sex education)and individual sessions.
Collaborate with facility leadership to ensure compliance with relevant health and safety regulations.
Communicate with family and health professionals concerning care of youth
Adhere to infection control practices and maintain a safe and therapeutic environment.
Maintain compliance with established nursing standards
Protect the privacy of all client information in accordance with CFS privacy policies, procedures and practices , as required by federal and state law and in accordance with general principles of professionalism as a healthcare provider. .
REQUIREMENTS:
Registered nurse (RN) with a current NJ registered nursing license and one year of direct care nursing experience with youth.
One year nursing supervisory experience
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.*
Excellent paid time off (PTO) program, including vacation, sick, personal, and holiday
401k Plan
Medical insurance plan options
Dental & Vision Insurance
Prescription Insurance
Life Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts
Health & Wellness Activities
Ongoing Training & Professional Development Opportunities
Opportunity for advancement
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