Residential Registered Nurse

Program Summary

The Child and Family Services Residential Program offers a supportive environment for up to 46 children across three specialized programs. Focused on healing and growth, our dedicated staff provides treatment in small-group settings, helping children and families overcome obstacles and address traumatic experiences that have impacted their ability to live at home. Through comprehensive care, treatment, and supervision, we equip children and families with the skills needed for a successful transition, either back to their home or to an alternative living arrangement.

Position Summary

We’re seeking a compassionate and skilled Registered Nurse to support and monitor the physical and mental health of children and adolescents in our Residential Treatment Facility. In this full-time role, you’ll provide direct care, manage medications, coordinate medical appointments, and work closely with our clinical team to ensure every resident receives the highest quality care in a safe, supportive environment.

As the Residential RN you will

• Work with Pediatrician/Psychiatrist/Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to address health care concerns
• Treat all minor illnesses; provide emergency first aid when necessary and notify Physician of all acute illnesses and emergencies requiring immediate medical attention
• Arrange clinic appointments for Pediatrician and all medical referrals including intake, annual and discharge physical and dental examinations for each resident
• Inform Nursing Supervisor, Residential Treatment Facility Medical Director and Pediatrician of results of all clinic visits
• Monitor and complete all ongoing medical charts and immunization records in a timely fashion
• Complete necessary medical reports for outside agencies or schools
• Implement prescribed orders for treatment, medication and referral; administer all prescription medications for residents; which includes maintaining daily documentation of all medication administration records
• Support living unit staff as required
• Actively participate in Therapeutic Crisis Intervention training and updates, and implement lower level techniques effectively and appropriately
• Use physical intervention appropriately and safely
• Write event reports correctly and in a timely manner