Registered Nurse

Description

Job title

Registered Nurse

Reports to

Nurse Manager

Position Summary

The Registered Nurse is responsible for overseeing all aspects of medical care for those individuals RHD provides services. RHD Glassport is a Long-term structured residence that serves an all male population, that have both a mental illness and a history of involvement with the criminal justice system.

Essential Duties and Functions

• Act as part of a multidisciplinary team designed to provide services from a holistic and Values based perspective
• Manage the ordering/delivery/storage/ administration of medications for the persons served in accordance with the specific program/service
• Provide education to both persons served and staff regarding common health concerns. Provide training to staff as required/requested in order to best meet the needs of persons served.
• Assess and respond to new/potential/ ongoing health issues in persons served.
• Complete documentation as required by RHD, funder/licensing/accreditation bodies.

Essential Duties Addendum

30% Travel required for IA-ACT

Qualifications

• A graduate of a school of professional Nursing (AD, hospital, or BSN); BSN preferred;
• Current license to practice

Requirements

Lifting Requirements

• Medium: exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects.

Reporting Relationships

• Direct Supervisor: Nurse Manager

Resources for Human Development is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, veteran, or disability status.