Registered Nurse - PRTF - .20

Join Our Team as a Registered Nurse for our Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility
Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of children? Do you thrive in a supportive and inclusive work environment? If so, we want you to be part of our team.

Get to know Alexander
Alexander Youth Network is passionate about helping children overcome their mental health challenges. Our teams are committed to creating an environment that empowers every individual to thrive and make a difference.  
We offer career development opportunities, mentorship and coaching, and pathways for advancement. Our teammates enjoy amazing benefits including tuition reimbursement, tuition assistance, 401K, paid time off, and a comprehensive health plan that prioritizes your well-being.

What You’ll Do:
Federal regulations require Registered Nurses (RN) to be in PRTF ratio 24 hours a day.  RN staff must monitor the milieu and all restrictive interventions to ensure the safety and welfare of PRTF clients.  RN staff promotes the use of the Neuro-sequential Model of Care; manage medication, medical treatments, observe clients for any health status changes, coordinate emergent care and transport, and collaborate with Guardians to ensure each client’s essential well-child healthcare needs are met during their placement in the PRTF; provide healthcare education to their PRTF Treatment Team members, clients, family members and other agency programs as needed, i.e. Medication Administration and Blood Borne Pathogen/Infection Control. Applies knowledge of child growth and development as it relates to the Neuro-sequential Model of Care; explains procedures and treatments to clients to gain cooperation, understanding, and allay apprehension through awareness of comfort and safety needs of client; demonstrates punctuality, dependability and on-call availability to work additional shifts; remains flexible to alter core scheduling when unexpected scheduling needs arise within the department; RN staff will flex to be included in the cottage or classroom ratio when the need arises.

A full job description can be provided to interested/qualified candidates.

Education AND Experience

• Valid and current RN, NC licensure from N.C. Board of Nursing
• One year of crisis experience
• Proficiency in MS Office applications
• Valid NC or SC Driver’s License