This individual will be providing care to young adults in a residential treatment setting, as well as engaging and supporting family members.
General Summary: Responsible to care for medical emergencies and for the general medical support of the students. Responsible for sorting and passing out medications accurately.
Pay ranges from $45.00 - $48.00 per hour.
Hiring Bonus $2000.00
Responsibilities:
Respond to reports of pain or sickness as they arise and assess the student.
Determine when a student is to be placed on sick bed due to illness or pain.
Accompany students to clinic or hospital should the situation arise; communicate findings to the students' parents and to the Clinical Director.
Check the vital signs and weight of students as assigned.
Accurately disperse student medications and make record in the Medication Administration Record.
Count and track narcotics every shift.
Monitor students regarding mood, behavior and affect, and then chart the findings. (Particularly when a student is starting a new medication.)
Communicate any pertinent medical information to the Treatment Team and the Psychiatrist either verbally or in written form.
Assist night watch staff with care of students.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
The position requires a RN nursing license, driver license, and current CPR certification. Nursing experience is required.
Company Description
OPTIMUM PERFORMANCE INSTITUTE OVERVIEW: (www.optimumperformanceinstitute.com) Optimum Performance Institute is a leading residential treatment center for young adults ages 17-28. We address the issues that are holding young adults back and instill the skills and habits to launch lives forward. We specialize in the treatment of ADD/ADHD, Addictions, Asperger's Syndrome, Bipolar Syndrome, Borderline Personality Disorder, Depression and Anxiety Disorders, Eating Disorders, Failure to Launch Syndrome, Learning Disabilities, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. Our comprehensive, highly therapeutic program has provided effective in treating the most debilitating diagnoses.
OPTIMUM PERFORMANCE INSTITUTE OVERVIEW: (www.optimumperformanceinstitute.com) Optimum Performance Institute is a leading residential treatment center for young adults ages 17-28. We address the issues that are holding young adults back and instill the skills and habits to launch lives forward. We specialize in the treatment of ADD/ADHD, Addictions, Asperger's Syndrome, Bipolar Syndrome, Borderline Personality Disorder, Depression and Anxiety Disorders, Eating Disorders, Failure to Launch Syndrome, Learning Disabilities, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. Our comprehensive, highly therapeutic program has provided effective in treating the most debilitating diagnoses.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Health Care Provider
Industries
Mental Health Care
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