Nurse, RN Position Available In Pike, Alabama

Job Description:

Mount Prospect Academy Nurse, RN or LPN –

Job Description Job Title:

Nurse, RN Reports To:

Executive Director FLSA Status:

Salary Salary:

$60,000 – $70,000 per Year Company Background Welcome to Mount Prospect Academy (MPA), a rapidly growing allianceof nonprofit agencies founded in 2003, with the goal of helpingstruggling adolescents find a “zest for life” and succeed in the”business of life.” MPA has evolved to offer a variety of mental health supportservices to a diverse population of “hard to treat” and “difficultto place” adolescents. Our targeted services include home andcommunity-based treatment, residential treatment programs, grouphomes, and special education schools. MPA is known for its abilityto achieve successful outcomes with difficult-to-serve individualsthroughout New England.

Mission:

MPA’s mission is to provide a caring, safe therapeutic environmentwhere students have the opportunity to grow and acquire the skillsthey need to reach their educational and social potential. we aimto develop trusting relationships with students and facilitateexperiences that promote their ability to self-regulate; managethoughts and feelings; and develop feelings of safety, confidence,and competency. Summary of Job Responsibilities The Nurse provides oversight and supervision to the medical needsof our residents. The Nurse is responsible for overseeingmedication administration and assuring the overall general physicalhealth of our students is met in accordance with state and federalguidelines. The nurse provides general oversight to the medicaloffice and functioning of medical needs.

General responsibilitiesare as follows:

Maintain clinical licensure (RN). Review intake materials for relevant information andassessments. Develop a baseline of knowledge health and psychiatricinformation regarding resident and family. Review intake information to ensure copy of immunization recordand most recent physical (within 30 days) is on file. Meet with resident within 24 hours of intake, preferably theday of intake, to review health needs. Assess students with medical ailments providing services andreferral as needed. Coordinate with home psychiatrist/pediatrician to ensure allneeds are met. Phone call to home psychiatrist within 7 days ofintake. Coordinate with Clinical team to provide medication managementwith routine consultation scheduled with psychiatrist. Monitor side effects of medications as directed by consultingpsychiatrist/physician (e.g. monitor weight, sleep, etc.). Obtain permission from parent/guardian for any medicationchanges, and document in KCARE. Create MAR for each resident and oversee medicationadministration. Provide trainings to residential faculty regarding medicationadministration and other health needs. Maintain dialogue with all faculty to ensure that they receiveneeded resident specific health information. Maintain regular communication with the family/guardianregarding resident’s health needs. Coordinate with local providers to schedule appointments forresidents. Maintain and order medication supplies. Maintains current documentation for each resident of allservices provided, medication administered, and outside contactsmade in accordance with policy (document all services within 24hours). Perform such other duties as assigned by the Clinical Directoror Director of Operations. Benefits (Full-time) Health Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Retirement Plan (403B)

STD & LTD

Life Insurance AD & D Comprehensive wellness initiatives Paid time off Employee discount program Expense reimbursement Tuition reimbursement & further education opportunities Additional Benefits Working with Mount Prospect Academy Stewardship Center (Outdoor Equipment, Bike/E-Bike,Kayaks/Canoes, Snowshoes, Paintball Course, Ropes/High Ropes,Alpine and Cross-country Skis, Climbing Wall) Daily Adventure Outings Potential for Employee Housing Mileage Reimbursements 24/7 Access to Company Gym/Boxing Training Gym Regular Wellness and Team Building Activities Free meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) Dynamic Professional Development Often Auto Shop, Car Repairs at Cost Woodshop, projects built at Cost Promote from Within Participation with Federal Loan Reimbursement programs

Qualifications/Requirements:

Registered Nurse (RN) Minimum 2 years of experience working with adolescents Satisfactory background check Authorized to work in the United States MPA assures equal opportunity and public access, and if necessary,affirmative action in all its policies regarding employment andprovision of services. MPA does not discriminate in its hiring,programs or policies based on race, color, creed, religion,ancestry, national origin, age, disability, sex, marital status andsexual orientation. PIcd898d79da22-37820-37515405