Facility Nurse

The Facility Nurse, under the supervision of a licensed physician, shall be responsible for ensuring that necessary medical care is provided to all residents. The Facility Nurse is administratively responsible to the Program Director.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Utilizing the Three Pillars of TBRI: felt safety, connection and self-regulation in the administration of medical services;
• TBRI and other Trauma-based interventions shall be used to teach appropriate alternatives;
• To evaluate child’s physical health upon admit. Examine for bruises, injuries, or present physical ailments.
• To obtain as accurate an account of past medical history on child upon admit.
• Scheduling of all medical appointments, including dental and optical, along with assisting with transport to these appointments.
• Assist with physical examination performed by facility physician.
• Evaluation and assessment of any minor or major injuries or ailments that occur.
• Distribution of standard medication on a routine basis to the three units.
• Daily sick call to each unit.
• Provide evaluation and sick calls to residents at school when needed.
• To ensure that all professional staff are instructed and certified in appropriate first aid and CPR training.
• Administer TB skin test to new employees and residents.
• Counseling to residents concerning illness or ailments that they may feel they need outside assistance with. (STD, Family Planning)
• Supervise and manage on-going prescription medication for the residents within the facility.
• Maintain medical records and do follow-up on residents having specific medical, dental and/or visual problems.
• Transport residents to and from scheduled appointments and off-campus activities.

Qualifications:

The Facility Nurse shall be licensed as a LPN or RN by the Louisiana State Board of Nursing.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person