Registered Nurse

Position Registered Nurse

Reports To Health & Wellness Director

Department Health & Wellness

FLSA STATUS Exempt

Primary Position Objectives Assist the Health and Wellness Manager in planning, implementing, and evaluating an efficient wellness program consistent with the students’ needs and Job Corps goals and objectives.

Position Responsibilities Key Responsibilities Brief Description Of Duties Administration Procedures Salary: $90,000-$95,000/annually

• Dispense prescribed medications

• Assist in physical examinations of all new enrollees

• Order all drugs and medical supplies and stores when received

• Assist Director with monitoring and ordering of medical supplies

• Document individual charts for all enrollees seen by medical or dental personnel

• Ensure that all enrollees return for special treatment or medication ordered by a doctor

• Keep log on all infirmary patients

• Initiate and Monitor weight improvement programs

• Work toward meeting position performance goals

• Follow CDSS plan and Code of Conduct system daily

• Comply with all DOL guidelines, OFCCP regulations, Job Corps notices and bulletins, and Center policies and procedures

• Maintain good housekeeping in all areas and comply with safety practices.

• Attend regular scheduled staff meetings

• Screen and attempt to solve all student problems before referring them to the Health & Wellness Director

• Model, mentor, monitor appropriate Career Success Standard

• Help students become more employable through continuous reinforcement

• Demonstrate and abide by LifeSkills Connection's core values and operating principles

• Comply with all DOL guidelines, OFCCP regulations, Quality Assurance Plan (QAP), LifeSkills Connection's policies and procedures, Job Corps notices and bulletins, and Center policies and procedures

• Participate in PRH mandated staff training; Failure to participate may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination

• Supervise LPN/LVN as directed

• Perform other duties as assigned

Position Competencies Key Competencies Performance Standards/Results Effective

Communication

• Present information both clearly and concisely and regularly confirms correct interpretation of information
• Very high standard of communication skills, both written and oral for the presentation of facts and ideas
• Written communication must be clear, concise, easy to read and comprehend

Organization of Work

• Action-oriented; Demonstrate the ability to handle several projects simultaneously with decision making, flexibility, and problem-solving
• Implement the key principles of time management, task allocation, and priority assignment in addition to personal organization
• Show attention to detail and the ability to complete work with the highest level of accuracy and efficiency
• Continually seek ways to improve employment service provided via the development of professional skills and personal growth

Qualifications Excellent written and verbal communications skills

Proficiency with advanced Microsoft Office applications including Word, Power Point and Excel

Experience Minimum of one year experience working with youth

Education Associate degree in nursing; BSN preferred

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations Must be a certified, licensed, or accredited Registered Nurse in state of employment

Valid State Driver’s License with acceptable driving record

Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, and walk; to reach with hands, arms, talk, and listen. The employee is occasionally required to sit; to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; to taste and to smell. The employee must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision capabilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and peripheral vision.

Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The noise level can vary from moderate to loud.

Benefits Include:

• Employer paid Short- and Long-Term Disability, Life Insurance
• Full Health & Medical benefits (Dental, Health, Vision)
• 401k Retirement Plan, HSA, FSA
• Paid Holidays, PTO + More

Disclaimer:

As a federal contractor, selected candidates are required to pass the following pre-employment requirements prior to beginning employment: Employment contingent upon passing background check and a pre-employment drug test. (This position is considered a safety sensitive position; therefore, the pre-employment drug test includes testing for marijuana). Positive test results will exclude an applicant from being hired.

All selected candidates after hire will receive CPR/First Aid Certification and Narcan Administration training within the first 90 days of employment. All employees are responsible for the safety of the students and may be required to provide provisional emergency services in the event of an emergency.

LifeSkills Connection Inc. is committed to granting equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process or are limited in the ability or unable to use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact Human Resources Manager, Jennifer Law at 360-854-2160 or [email protected] for assistance. This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Therefore, the employee may be requested to perform other reasonable related duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor and other management as required.

The company reserves the right to revise or change job duties as business requirements dictate. It is mutually agreed that the job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment. It is also understood that the company reserves the right to change work schedules as required, including overtime.