Registered Nurse

Brightstone

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Job Summary

BrightStone nurses work in tandem with a multidisciplinary team to oversee BrightStone students’ personal care needs, medication administration, medical records, staff training, and assisting with the implementation of individualized care plans.

Job Responsibilities

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

 

The following duties are normal for this position.  These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive.  Other duties may be required and assigned.

A Nurse at BrightStone will have the following duties:

• Become familiar with students’ medical, psycho-educational, vocational, and family histories
• Assist in maintaining the physical and emotional well-being of the students
• Monitor and/or assist with personal care needs of students as needed
• Consistently monitor students for health and safety
• Provide direct nursing assessment, first aid and care for all students
• Assess the health and developmental status of students to make appropriate nursing diagnosis, implement and evaluate plan of care
• Administer medication in accordance with State laws
• Provide care and oversight to all high risk students
• Communicate student needs and trends to families/conservators and Program Coordinator as needed
• Work with Program Coordinator to develop care plans that facilitate students’ success in daily programming
• Maintain all documentation and files relating to student health
• Report any and all instances of suspected and/or witnessed acts of abuse or neglect toward a student by any person according to BrightStone protocol
• Teach Health and Wellness classes, compile data and report outcomes as required for grant funding
• Serve as a health consultant and resource person in any health education curriculum by providing current information from related fields
• Counsel students and families on health conditions and lifestyle issues in order to facilitate a healthier student population
• Order supplies as necessary
• Attend in-service, meetings, and training as required
• Participate with off site activities such as field trips, exercise at local athletic club and Special Olympics
• Assist with any training of staff as it relates to health services and safety
• Ongoing evaluation of staff to assure trained tasks are performed effectively and safely
• Coordinate and establish guidelines/procedures in First Aid, CPR, and First Responder initiatives
• Participate in development and implementation of emergency health and crisis plan
• Where applicable, direct, monitor and evaluate staff/aides/volunteers

Qualifications

Minimum Training and Experience Required:

• Registered Nurse, licensed by the State of Tennessee; must possess a current CPR certification equivalent to American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professionals and have a minimum 3 years nursing experience working with a dependent population such as the disabled or aged.

Additional Information

Benefits

How to Apply

Please no phone calls. Interested qualified candidates email resume to Dru.Victory@Brightstone.org

Details

• Date Posted: October 12, 2021
• Type: Full-Time
• Job Function: Clinician
• Service Area: Health (Physical, Mental)
• Start Date: 10/12/2021
• Salary Range: $40,000 - $50,000
• Working Hours: M-F, 7:45 - 3:45