Nurse - Psychiatric
Company: Lawrence Hall Youth Services
Location: Chicago
Posted on: January 27, 2023
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Job Description:
NurseReports to the Supervisor of Health Services to perform
assigned functions. Moves between all agency locations to respond
to client medical emergencies during the workday. Flexibility to
adjust tasks and schedule according to medical department needs as
well as adjusting to the work schedule and the needs of the
program. Ability to access and maintain confidentiality of youth
records and information. Provide medications as prescribed and
monitor signed medication sheets. Administer CPR and first aid to
Lawrence Hall youth. Uses effective oral and written communication
with youth, employees, DCFS and outside medical personnel. Requires
knowledge of trauma exposure, knowledge of the 5 S's of trauma:
Safety, Self-Regulation/Soothing, Supportive, Strengths, Self-Care,
and an understanding of and recognition of the signs of traumatic
stress. Must be able to effectively use both verbal and physical
intervention skills with individuals six (6) through twenty-one
(21) years of age. Physical intervention skills require the ability
to kneel and return to standing without assistance. Use of
telephone, computer and standard office machines. Transports youth
in agency vehicle/van. Requires flexibility to adjust to work
schedule according to the needs of the program.
RESPONSIBILITIES
* Provides direct nursing care to youth as assigned by the
supervisor
* Creates, and maintains records related to medical care given to
the youth; files youth medical records and writes reports as
assigned
* Keeps supervisor informed of youth health status, issues and
concerns, notifying supervisor immediately if any change occurs
* Requires knowledge of typical child and adolescent development
and an understanding of trauma exposure and traumatic stress signs
and symptoms.
* Practice will include using strategies that support healing,
recovery, and that resist re-traumatization
* Engage caregivers, parents, family members and others by sharing
strengths and challenges experienced by program participants
* Keeps supervisor informed of any other employee issues or
concerns related to youth health or safety issues
* Communicates with department employees on an ongoing basis
daily
* Provides medications on time during school hours to youth as
prescribed
* Provides summary and discharge information for youth files
* Records medical appointments needed for youth as required
* Assists with monitoring signed medication sheets returned to
Health Services
* Tracking and updating DCFS, Parent/Guardian, youth, or other
party consents to Psychotropic medications
* Assists in making rounds to agency residential homes to attend
team meetings and inventory first aid kits as well as function as
liaison for the medical department
* May be required to safely transport residents to and from health
care providers in agency vehicles
* Relates medical information and transactions to the Supervisor of
Health Services
* Responsible for appropriate and legal parking of agency vehicles
and preventing driving/parking violations
* Assists in medication review with psychiatrist when assigned
* Participation in health education groups/training for youth and
employees
* Act as liaison to an array of DCFS employees, and community
health and social service providers
* Assists in coordinating new admit medical needs
* Completes weekly entries into the Service Documentation System
(SDS)
* Uses active and reflective listening skills and affirmations to
demonstrate respect and empathy, avoiding negative and derogatory
labels that foster disrespect
* Understand that behaviors, responses, attitudes, and emotions are
a collection of survival skills often developed in response to
traumatic experiences
* Maintain confidentiality of employees, volunteers, and program
participants to provide a safe environment
* Attend at least two trainings related to being trauma informed in
a twelve month period
* Ability to work effectively with program participants and family
members, employees and vendors in a culturally diverse environment
to support healing and recovery
* Maintains electronic calendar to provide accounting for daily
activities and provides permissions for viewing to the appropriate
individuals
* Participates in the development and implementation of continuous
quality improvement activities as assigned
* Updates required training and certification as needed
* Other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
* State of Illinois license as Registered Nurse or Licensed
Practical Nurse
* Certified to administer medications
* CPR certification required or become certified through the
Agency's CPR training course within 3 months of hire
* Experience in Psychiatric, pediatric nursing desired
* Knowledge of childhood trauma and prior experience working in
settings with youth and families that have been exposed to trauma
or experiencing traumatic stress preferred
* Knowledge of youth development, adolescent issues, positive youth
development/strength based approach preferred
* Valid IL, IN, or WI Driver's license
* No history of child abuse or neglect
* Ability to pass background and drug screen
Lawrence Hall will be providing stipends to any employee who is
approved to transport youth in their own vehicle as part of their
duties. The stipend will be $150/month.
We will also be providing a $75/month stipend to those who do not
transport youth.
A $10/month wellness stipend will be provided to those employees
who provide proof of their gym membership or payment for a fitness
app.
Apply TODAY! No Phone Calls Please.
This position meets the FLSA requirements for Non-Exempt
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