TITLE: Weekend Nurse

Teen Challenge Adventure Ranch: We have a wonderful position for RN’s seeking a rewarding and refreshing opportunity to use your skills in a relaxed environment. We are a life-changing ministry focused on helping teen boys overcome life-controlling issues. Our medical department is growing, allowing us to open new positions for elite RN’s with a heart for hurting families.

Supervisor: Richard Swearingen, RN, Clinical Director

General Responsibilities of Registered Nurse:

• Learn and follow Adult & Teen Challenge International, USA (TCI, USA), CARF, and Arkansas Department of Human Services (ADHS) regulated guidelines for a 40-bed adolescent psychiatric facility
• Follow Infection Control Guidelines
• Reporting all serious injuries to supervisors and proper state agencies when applicable
• Incident reports
• Assist with medication inventory/audits
• Assist clients with Medication management (observation)
• On-call rotation
• Assess physical injuries or other medical needs and determine the plan of action
• Keep Parents, Case managers, and necessary caregivers (i.e. direct care) informed/ updated on important medical information pertaining to clients
• Coordinate obtaining prescriptions when applicable
• Thoroughly document/log information in EMR in accordance with TCAR policies
• Staff should be able and prepared to lead students to Christ.
• Provide spiritual leadership to residents while also continually encouraging residents toward personal growth and discipling as possible
• Other: At times, staff members may be called upon to serve in areas not necessarily outlined in their formal job description.

Qualifications of Registered Nurse

• Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN) or higher
• Current Nursing (RN) License
• Thirty (30) hours minimum of training in child care or related field
• Maintain First Aid and CPR certification
• Be trained in Crisis Intervention at least biannually (provided by TCAR)
• Valid Driver’s License
• At least 21 years of age
• Mature and Godly character
• Must meet the requirements of the Arkansas Department of human services as well as local, state, and federal requirements for the position (e.g. licensing and certification) All personnel will have a background check

Salary and Benefits

• To be determined. Consideration is based on education, certifications/licensure, experience, tenure, level of responsibility, job requirements, skill level, competency, and performance history
• 75% of Continuing Education Expenses up to $5,000.00 per year
• Group Insurance
• Nursing License renewal paid
• Personal Liability Insurance covered