Perform all healthcare services admission requirements per policy and procedure, including venipuncture, vaccine administration, TST placement, intake assessment, admission labs, and form/documentation completion.
Verify the juveniles' medication upon entering the facility, assessing its validity and necessity (i.e., contacting a prescribing healthcare provider and pharmacist). Address and resolve issues with prescribed medications, including contacting prescribing providers and communicating with parents/guardians and Juvenile Court Counselors.
Manage clinics for primary care and psychiatric care, including scheduling clinic times, provider order transcription, medication order processing, managing clinic flow, creating a schedule for appointments, and communicating with facility staff.
Process medication inventory and deliveries from contractual pharmacy vendors, including reconciliation with provider orders and inventory delivered specifically to each juvenile prescribed medication.
Prepare and administer medication as prescribed by a practitioner licensed in NC to administer or prescribe drugs during their professional practice and monitor/audit UAPs trained to administer medication.
Administer and delegate administration of non-prescribed medications per provider orders.
Be available for telephone consultation and emergency consultation at other times as determined supervisors.
Keep required records related to the health of the juveniles, documenting all services, treatments, and medications rendered or coordinated.
Provide counseling for medical illnesses, treatments, preventive care, hygiene, HIV, and STDs for juveniles.
Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings focused on care management for the juveniles within the facility.
Notify the juvenile's parents/guardians and the responsible agency in case of serious illness, surgery, injury, or death. Coordinate this with the facility nurse supervisor and clinical director.
When performing tests on juveniles, follow CLIA regulations for waived tests. A copy of tests granted waived status under CLIA is in the medical clinic at the facility. Assure competency in screening skills.
Data collection is required on controlled substances, health care statistics, juvenile medical care expenses, and others deemed necessary by the Director of Juvenile Justice Health Services.
Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
Active/Clear Licensure by the NC State Board of Nursing
Minimum 1-year experience
Direct care experience within the previous year
Active/Clear BLS (American Heart Association)
Successful completion of screening/application requirements (e.g., competency testing, drug screening, background check)
Benefits
Excellent pay
Weekly payroll
Direct deposit
Referral Program
Notification of Expiring Documents
Earned Vacation
Matching 3% Retirement Plan (Simple IRA)
Insurance: Medical/Dental/Vision/Short-term Disability/Whole Life
