Registered Nurse - Rite of Passage (Hawaii)
Description
Ho`ōla Nā Pua is opening the first gender-specific residential treatment program in Hawaii specifically designed to provide services to commercially sexually exploited girls. Our vision is to provide youth who have been victims of sexual exploitation with a path to restoration and healing from their trauma, an increased sense of self-worth, and the confidence and ability to successfully reintegrate into their families and community. Currently, we are looking to fill our key roles that will assist in the start-up and implementation of this program. We are seeking highly motivated and dedicated individuals who are committed to providing the highest quality of service in support of the youth that we serve.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Nurse is primarily responsible for the health care of the students, maintains all student medical files and educates staff and students on health issues, first aid, infectious controls and emergency procedures.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
+ Works as a member of the site medical team. Provides for the general health care of students and staff, within the scope of the license. Administers immunizations and assists with all health maintenance activities including but not limited to TB screens, Hepatitis Band flu vaccines.
+ Assists with training duties of site employees. Educates students, staff and the community regarding relevant health care topics such as: prevention of sports injuries, blood borne pathogens, CPR, First Aid, and behavioral disorders.
+ Assists the supervisor with programs to meet the students’ health care needs.
+ Assists with ordering supplies, pharmaceuticals and other equipment.
+ Provides supervisor with necessary information to assist with monitoring monthly expenditures.
+ Ensures the safety, health and welfare of staff and students at all times.
+ Provides encouragement, guidance and resources to staff and students when needed.
+ Other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
+ High School diploma or equivalent. Must be a Registered Nurse in the state of Hawaii.
+ Minimum of two years of previous medical services administration, including demonstrated experience in operating and securing comprehensive health services programs.
Rite of Passage is a leading national provider of programs and opportunities for troubled and at-risk youth from social services, welfare agencies and juvenile courts. For 35 years, we have developed and operated a continuum of programs based on the needs of youth and our placing agencies. With an emphasis on evidence-based practices and positive skill development, combined with our supportive and therapeutic approach, our organization is respected by industry experts as a highly effective solution for our youth. Since 1984, over 25,000 youths have entered and completed our programs. Rite of Passage has built its reputation on running life-changing educational treatment programs that positively contribute to the community.
Our employees are dedicated, passionate individuals that are committed to inspiring positive change in the lives of youth. Becoming a member of the Rite of Passage team is more than just a job, it’s an opportunity to build a meaningful career with a company driven by its powerful mission to make a difference.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
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