Registered Nurse - School and Residential Treatment

Position Description:

 Provide nursing care and manage the ongoing health care of residential and day students in assigned program. The schedule for this position is Mon-Fri 1PM-9PM or 2PM-10PM.

 

Essential Functions:

· Develop an individualized health services plan using a collaborative, wellness focused approach.  Monitor the implementation and effectiveness of the plan.

· In collaboration with the Administrative Team, develop and ensure implementation of a comprehensive health/wellness component to program planning, including environmental, nutritional, exercise and fitness.

· Oversee all aspects of the administration of medications, including the direct administration, training and supervision of licensed and unlicensed staff designated to administer medications, and the preparation of leave of absence medications.  Assure compliance with all regulatory guidelines.

· Oversee the nursing assessment and ongoing evaluation of clients including vital signs and anthropometric measurements, as prescribed. Assist in making decisions regarding the course of treatment (i.e. whether to exclude a child from classes or take a child to the emergency room), and monitoring the effectiveness, side effects, adverse reactions, and drug interactions of all medications.

· Monitor laboratory reports and initiate appropriate action.

· Oversee the coordination of medical, diagnostic and laboratory appointments.  Conduct annual health screening procedures and assure that all immunizations are current. Assure compliance with all regulatory guidelines.

· Coordinate the delivery of health care with ancillary staff, family members, guardians, psychiatrists, primary and specialty health care providers, and other professionals within the Home and with external organizations. Maintain on-going communications with primary health care provider.

· Work actively as part of an interdisciplinary team to provide quality care, attend team meetings and conferences, and communicate regularly with team members.

· Complete reports and documentation needed for client records, the Home and collateral and regulatory agencies.

· Provide and coordinate health education for clients and families and training for staff.

· Assure that all medication and medical supplies are ordered, received and checked for accuracy, monitor supply budget.

 

Education and Experience:

· Current RN license. Some pediatric and/or psychiatric experience. Ability to assess and monitor children for illness and injury.

 

About Us:

 

Founded in 1940, Longview Farm (a program of The Home for Little Wanderers) is located on a 160-acre site in Walpole. Longview offers residential treatment for emotionally disturbed boys ages 10 1/2 to 17, and an approved private special education school, the Clifford School. Longview has a residential capacity of 25. Services include individualized treatment plans, a year-round outdoor education/adventure program, psychological and educational evaluations and assessments, and pre-vocational training. The facilities include four large classrooms, a computer lab, a resource room, a gymnasium, and a pre-vocational shop area (i.e. small engine/automotive repair, woodworking, and electricity).