Job Description:

Are you passionate about caring for disadvantage youth? Do you have a heart for ministry and a love for children? The mission of the Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches is to prevent delinquency and develop lawful, resilient and productive citizens. Make a difference in the lives of disadvantage youth! Join our team today!Job Type: Part-time 20hpwPay: $21.00 hourSummaryThe part-time Nurse assists with coordinating medical, dental, and vision services for youth in care and to maintain appropriate records and files pertaining to medical services. The part-time Nurse is directly responsible to the Program Director. This position is eligible for overtime pay.Essential Duties And ResponsibilitiesThe following duties and responsibilities are given as examples of the various types of work performed in this position. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned.Develops schedules and provides training and education for youth and staff on health and medical topics (CPR, First Aid, OSHA, nutrition, and other health or medical related areas as assigned by supervisor)Arranges andor coordinates services for medical, dental, vision and other needs of youth, including regularly scheduled as well as emergency services. Completes youth assessments and chart audits on an initial and ongoing basis. This includes physical, dental, vision, hearing and other areas as appropriate. Obtain initial medication consents and maintain current medication consents.Secondary (back-up) Duties And ResponsibilitiesConsults with Youth Ranches staff on areas as relating to youth's medical needs and issues. This includes consultation, training and monitoring of protocols for various treatments prescribed by the doctor as well as follow upon on first aidSets up and maintains administrative and youth records and files relating to the clinic and medical servicesMaintains the clinic andor first aid on campus. Ensures that it is neat and clean and that supplies and equipment are adequate and inventoried regularlyAssists Business Manager or program Bookkeeper with Medicaid and other third party insurance eligibility, claims or billing matters. Maintains good public relations with the medical community and provides liaison between Youth Ranches and doctors, dentists, orthodontists, emergency rooms, pharmacies and other medical providersMonitors the administration of prescription and over the counter medication by cottage parents, youth care assistants, program leaders or other staff responsible for direct care of youth. This includes monitoring medication logs and following up on prescribed treatments for youth in care, giving regular input to supervisors concerning direct care staff that do not follow protocol or prescribed treatment for youth in their careEducation And Experience RequirementsThe person filling this position must be a graduate of an accredited nursing program and currently licensed as a Registered Nurse with the state of Florida. Previous experience in the nursing field, especially with youth is preferred.Benefits:401(k) Plan with up to 4% company matchAnnual Leave and Sick Leave11 HolidaysCompany Paid Long Term DisabilityCompany Paid Life InsuranceDental and Vision InsuranceEmployee assistance programSupplemental Life Insurance, Short Term Disability and Aflac products availableWe have a very extensive and strict background screening process. We are an equal opportunity employer and a drug free workplace.Powered by JazzHR6c1RvEL4GA