A Registered Nurse provides medical care and treatment, educates patients about their conditions, and provides emotional support to patients and families. Works in hospitals, schools, clinics or community health centers. Works under the supervision of a physician or other specialist, and serves as the primary point of care for patients in a hospital setting. May specialize in emergency room work, or treatment for a particular condition, or specialize in working with infants, the elderly or other patient groups. May work as an advanced practice specialists and prescribe medications in addition to offering specialty care.
Registered Nurse RN PRT Red River Youth Academy•2.5 Norman, OK Job Details Per diem $25•$32 an hour 2 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Employee assistance program Vision insurance Life insurance Qualifications RN License Adolescents Geriatrics Working with youth Full Job Description RN Job post summary Date posted: November 19, 2025
Pay:
$25.00•$32.00 per hour Job description: Red River Youth Academy is recruiting a nurse to work as a member of our facility's team. The RN is responsible for the delivery of quality general and psychiatric nursing care to residents with emotional, developmental or psychiatric disorders; and for ensuring the safety and well-being of each patient.
Shift:
Hiring for both: 6AM•6PM AND 6PM•6AM Duties include: Administration of medications in accordance with established safety, hospital & regulatory requirements with minimum medication errors. Ensure residents are provided with medical care as needed including referring, scheduling, and arranging transportation for residents for outside medical treatment as needed. Update status reports and inform supervisory team of relevant issues. Conduct nursing assessments on residents and document outcomes of assessments. Attend to the medical complaints and concerns of residents in a timely and responsive manner. Schedule medical clinic appointments. Ensure lab work is completed in a timely manner. Review admissions packets. Process admissions and discharges. Monitor restraint usage and ensure orders, debriefing, and assessments are completed in a timely manner. Ensure accurate completion of incident reports and notification of incidents to the Risk Manager and on-site Supervisor. Provide health education, including medication information, to residents and their families/referral sources as needed. Provide notification of incidents, medical concerns, medication changes to families and referral sources. Monitor charts and the chart audit process. Ensure the proper operation of medical equipment.
Requirements:
Graduate of an accredited school or college of nursing. Minimum of one year of recent experience with adolescents; psychiatric preferred. ER experience or geriatric care may substitute. Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Oklahoma.
Benefits Offered:
Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Life Insurance Hiring Company Description Red River Youth Academy in Norman, Oklahoma, is a residential treatment and day treatment facility that serves adolescents experiencing serious emotional/behavioral disorders. At Red River Youth Academy we believe in hope, second chances, and new beginnings. We focus on teaching our clients functional life skills and the ability to perceive and process information effectively, enabling them to make healthier life decisions. The adolescents of today are tomorrow's future and society needs to be pro-active in building a strong foundation for success. We at Red River Youth Academy are continuously improving our facility, our program, and ourselves so that we can give our clients every opportunity and the tools they need to succeed. Our staff consists of licensed professionals from the disciplines of psychiatry, psychology, counseling, social work, nursing, dietary services, and special education. Our staff is trained in every aspect of the program and exemplifies the best in each profession.
Job Type:
Full-time Benefits:
Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance
