Registered Nurse
Company: Logan River Academy
Location: Logan
Posted on: May 9, 2022
Job Description:
Job DescriptionRegistered Nurse
- Starting pay range is $30 per hour but will pay more based on
experience
- Full Time
- Generous PTO plan
- 401k
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- Cell phone allowanceLogan River Academy in Logan UT, is looking
for a motivated and forward thinking registered nurse to lead out
nursing department. We are looking for someone to take our nursing
department to the next level and provide quality care to our
clients. Typical hours are Tues-Friday 7:00 am to 4:00 pmAbout
Logan River AcademyLogan River Academy is a residential treatment
center and fully accredited school for adolescent youth form ages
12-18. We help students struggling with a wide range of emotional
and behavioral issues including autism spectrum disorders, adoption
issues, anxiety, oppositional behavior, bipolar disorder,
borderline issues, PTSD, substance abuse, depression, ADHD, impulse
control, peer pressure, anger management, self-esteem, grief/loss
issues, family relationships, communication, and academic
struggles.QualificationsThe Essential functions for the Registered
Nurse include the following:
- Demonstrates understanding of physical, emotional, cultural,
religious and psychosocial needs of patients
- Identifies, implements and documents patient teaching
- Assist in providing a safe, therapeutic environment
- Ensure patients receive care as per physician orders
- Administers medications appropriately and documents all data
accurately according to facility policy.
- Demonstrates knowledge of Nursing Department philosophy, and
assumes responsibility for maintaining Standards of Nursing
Practice and Standards of Care for all patients
- Works without direct supervision, but seeks supervision from
immediate supervisor for complex issues that arise
- Prioritizes nursing care interventions according to individual
patient and overall unit milieu needs
- Professionally collaborates with all staff members to
facilitate coordinated contribution to patient care; maintains
continuity of patient care
- Participates and attends treatment planning as needed
- Serves as a role model for patients to observe and learn more
socially effective values, attitudes and behaviors
- Participates in the development of patient's problem solving
abilities
- Intervenes in medical emergencies including proper notification
of administration, physicians, primary therapist, and
familyEducation/Experience:
- Registered Nurse graduate of an accredited school of nursing
with State of Utah RN licensure
- At least 2 years experience in the nursing field is preferred.
Experience in mental health field preferred but not required.
- Pass FBI Background Check
- Valid State Drivers license required
- Must be at least 21 years of age
Keywords: Logan River Academy, Logan , Registered Nurse, Healthcare , Logan, Utah
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