Job Summary:

The nurse works collaboratively with the multi-disciplinary treatment team to assess, direct, plan, evaluate, implement, and document direct, Biblically based patient care through monitoring, administering medications, consulting with health care providers, updating patient records, and educating patients and their families on treatment.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

A minimum of Nursing Degree with graduation from an accredited school of nursing Licensed Registered Nurse in the State of Florida Minimum of two years of experience in clinical setting CPR First Aid Training (and continued maintenance of certification) Preferred experience in treating eating disorders

SKILLS:

Conveys the mission of Charis Eating Disorder Care, the purpose of CEDC's ministry, and the importance of Biblically-based treatment for eating disorders Responds appropriately to inquiries about the nature of CEDC's mission Networks, collaborates, and trains prospective patients and families, other organizations, the public (awareness), and professionals Models a Biblically-based, Christ-centered lifestyle, on and off campus, providing an example to patients, families, staff, public, and professionals Organizes tasks by priority and multitasks efficiently Communicates effectively in verbal and written forms Works well in a team environment, toward the goals of the team Self-motivated Commits to a standard of excellence, presenting CEDC in a polished, professional, and Christ-honoring manner Balances a fluctuating schedule and meets the requirements and guidelines of a job description rather than that of a job with a set number of hours per week for which responsible to be on site

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Works under supervision of the Executive Director of Charis Eating Disorder Care and in close collaboration with the Clinical and Medical Directors Assesses, directs, plans, evaluates, and documents direct, Biblically- based patient care to those in residential treatment in a supportive and empathetic manner in order to ensure a safe and healing environment for patients and families. Follows and upholds the mission of CEDC Supervises LPN's and CNA's on staff at CEDC and serves as a role model in the field Communicates with medical doctors and processes orders for labs, imaging, and pharmacy, ensuring timely scheduling of services and documentation of services and results in EMR Administers medication when necessary Oversees the medication inventory and documentation of all medication changes in patient record Maintains clinical competence in nursing practice Maintains an open and trustworthy working relationship with all levels of the multidisciplinary team Understands and complies with HIPAA regulations, strictly adhering to all patients and staff confidentiality rights Upholds all CEDC Policies and Procedures Manages annual calibration of medical devices Teaches, assesses, and aids in certification processes (as necessary) the self-administration of medication and processes for obtaining vital signs, weights, and glucose monitoring to mental health technicians and other staff as requested by the Executive Director Serves on committees as assigned Represents Nursing Department on multi-disciplinary treatment team, attending staffing when available Performs other tasks as assigned by the

Executive Director Pay:

From $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person