RN Part-time/Per Diem

RN Part-time/Per DiemRegistered Nurse (RN) Full-Time / Part-Time / Per Diem / Day Shift Monday - Friday / Plymouth / Campton / NHLocation: Plymouth, New HampshireMount Prospect Academy (MPA) is seeking a compassionate and dedicatedRegistered Nurse (RN)to join our teams in Campton and Plymouth on apart-time or per diembasis. This is a meaningful opportunity to support adolescents in residential and educational treatment programs while working alongside a mission-driven, trauma-informed team. Company BackgroundWelcome to Mount Prospect Academy (MPA), a rapidly growing alliance of nonprofit agencies founded in 2003, with the goal of helping struggling adolescents find a zest for life" and succeed in the business of life.MPA has evolved to offer a variety of mental health support services to a diverse population of hard to treat and difficult to place adolescents. Our targeted services include home and community-based treatment, residential treatment programs, group homes, and special education schools. MPA is known for its ability to achieve successful outcomes with difficult-to-serve individuals throughout New England. Enhanced Residential Treatment Mount Prospect AcademyMission:MPA's mission is to provide a caring, safe therapeutic environment where students have the opportunity to grow and acquire the skills they need to reach their educational and social potential. we aim to develop trusting relationships with students and facilitate experiences that promote their ability to self-regulate; manage thoughts and feelings; and develop feelings of safety, confidence, and competency.Summary of Job ResponsibilitiesThe Nurse provides oversight and supervision to the medical needs of our residents. The Nurse is responsible for overseeing medication administration and assuring the overall general physical health of our students is met in accordance with state and federal guidelines. The nurse provides general oversight to the medical office and functioning of medical needs. General responsibilities are as follows:Maintain clinical licensure (RN). Review intake materials for relevant information and assessments. Develop a baseline of knowledge health and psychiatric information regarding resident and family. Review intake information to ensure copy of immunization record and most recent physical (within 30 days) is on file. Meet with resident within 24 hours of intake, preferably the day of intake, to review health needs. Assess students with medical ailments providing services and referral as needed. Coordinate with home psychiatrist/pediatrician to ensure all needs are met. Phone call to home psychiatrist within 7 days of intake. Coordinate with Clinical team to provide medication management with routine consultation scheduled with psychiatrist. Monitor side effects of medications as directed by consulting psychiatrist/physician (e.g. monitor weight, sleep, etc.). Obtain permission from parent/guardian for any medication changes, and document in KCARE. Create MAR for each resident and oversee medication administration. Provide trainings to residential faculty regarding medication administration and other health needs. Maintain dialogue with all faculty to ensure that they receive needed resident specific health information. Maintain regular communication with the family/guardian regarding resident's health needs. Coordinate with local providers to schedule appointments for residents. Maintain and order medication supplies. Maintains current documentation for each resident of all services provided, medication administered, and outside contacts made in accordance with policy (document all services within 24 hours). Perform such other duties as assigned by the Clinical Director or Director of Operations. Qualifications/Requirements:Registered Nurse (RN) Minimum 2 years of experience working with adolescents Satisfactory background check Authorized to work in the United States Mount Prospect Academy assures equal opportunity and public access and, if necessary, affirmative action in all its policies regarding employment and provision of services. MPA does not discriminate in its hiring, programs or policies on the bases of race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, disability, sex, marital status or sexual orientation. Mount Prospect Academy strongly recommends, but does not require, that all MPA faculty (employees) stay protected against COVID-19 by getting their primary vaccine series and stay up to date with a booster dose if they are eligible to receive one.PIb458a66dbff4-26289-39994880