Registered Nurse Children's Community Action Team - Med Surg

Company: New Horizons of Treasure Coast, Inc.
Location: Fort Pierce
Posted on: August 2, 2022

Job Description:

Registered Nurse Children's Community Action TeamApply

Job Type

Full-time

Description

New Horizons is the largest mental health and addiction recovery provider on the Treasure Coast (and beyond), serving 15,000 children and adults annually through inpatient crisis services, 24-hour help line and mobile response team, and outpatient programs conveniently located across Indian River, Martin, Okeechobee and St. Lucie counties. In addition, New Horizons assists 22,000 students in area schools, and we work closely with the courts, law enforcement, jails, and hospitals to help improve the health of individuals and the quality of life in our community.

New Horizons is a nonprofit agency seeking caring and compassionate Registered Nurses for the Children's Community Action Team who are eager to learn, want meaningful work that offers opportunities for growth, and believe that their efforts can make a difference in the lives of the people we serve. Now under new management, New Horizons offers competitive pay, amazing benefits, and comprehensive training.

* Health Insurance (covers mental health)
* Dental Insurance
* Vision Insurance
* Disability Insurance (STD; LTD)
* Paid Time Off
* Paid Holidays
* Paid Sick Leave
* Paid Training
* Employee Assistance Program
* Life Insurance
* Retirement plan (403b)

As a Registered Nurse with the Children's Community Action Team your responsibilities will include:

* Provide assistance to the Psychiatrist at the youth's psychiatric appointment including taking psychiatric history and vitals
* Provide Education to youth and families on medical diagnoses, treatment, medications and other medical topics recommended by the team of Psychiatrist
* Conduct physicals on each youth (ages 5-21) that are a part of the CAT program and follow any ongoing medical conditions present
* Provide ongoing assessment of youth's mental illness symptoms and youths' response to treatment. Makes appropriate changes in the treatment plan to ensure immediate and appropriate interventions are provided in response to changes in mental status, or behavior which puts client at risk
* Maintain records of psychiatric appointments, medication prescribed and monitoring prescription refills, prior authorization or updated evaluations.
* Communicates with pharmacies regarding authorizations/refills request/availability of medications; when necessary, assist families in setting up medication boxes, organizing medications, obtaining funding for medication and proper disposal of discontinued medications

Requirements

New Horizons will need you to have the following qualifications:

* State of Florida Registered Nursing License current and in good standing
* Ability to work in a high-stress environment
* Ability to work with a team and make quick decisions

New Horizons champions and welcomes all applicants as Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Help us continue to grow and expand upon our diversity!

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