Adolescent Behavioral Health RN (Residential)

Position: Adolescent Behavioral Health RN

Facility Type: Residential Youth Academy

Location: Madison, MD

Shift/Hours: 8:00am-4:00pm or 8:30am-4:30pm,15-40 hours per week (FT and PT available)

• No weekends, no holidays and no evenings unless desired

Start Date: ASAP (~2 weeks following offer)

Contract Length: 13 weeks

Additional Information:

• About: 
• 24-bed facility that provides 6–9-month residential programming. Youth receive education, substance abuse treatment services, relapse prevention, mental health and individual therapy, family counseling, health and wellness and medication management. The target population is young men ages 13-18 years old, who may also exhibit behavioral and psychosocial concerns.  The program is trauma based and addresses both the current presenting problems of the youth along with the underlying issues that have led to their problematic behaviors.  The goal is to assist youth onto a more positive, pro-social path that will lead to maturation into successful adulthood and reduce recidivism in the juvenile justice system. Treatment approach involves a multi-phase therapeutic process that works first to establish a foundation of trust, self-knowledge and positive values, and then works specifically on drug and alcohol issues.  Utilizing the evidence-based curriculums of the trauma-informed and the substance abuse program, The Seven Challenges, the programming combines VisionQuest’s innovative adolescent treatment philosophy with current best practices within the substance abuse treatment field.
• Primary Duties: 
• The Nurse evaluates, facilitates and oversees all aspects of youth’s medical and dental care. Emphasizing disease prevention and health maintenance, the Registered Nurse collaborates closely with medical providers to ensure children in our care receive the best health services available.
• Additional Duties/Responsibilities:
• Maintain accurate medical files and documentation
• Ensure adherence to HIPAA standards.
• Monitor and maintain compliance with all applicable healthcare regulations.
• Oversee implementation and administration of all healthcare policies and procedures.
• Conduct and document medical intakes, assessments, and health histories.
•  Implement and monitor care plans through effective communication and documentation.
• Develop comprehensive care plans before end of duty, ensuring clear communication for incoming staff.
• Record and monitor vital signs, noting changes and conducting further investigation as needed.
• Identify and report abnormal diagnostic data, demonstrating understanding of clinical implications.
• Evaluate and document response to nursing care as defined in care plans.
• Provide timely medical, dental, and mental health services using local providers.
• Coordinate scheduling and transportation for medical appointments.
• Collaborate with health professionals to uphold health and safety standards.
• Attend medical appointments as necessary, especially for complex cases.
• Dispense medications
• Respond to emergency medical needs.
• Manage treatment authorization requests with insurance.
• Maintain relationships with community providers.
• Include children and families in care planning, priority setting, and goal establishment.
• Promote health restoration through physician collaboration and physical/psychological support.
• Serve as Delegating Nurse for medication technicians, providing supervision and oversight of medication administration.
• Monitor medication technician certifications and ensure timely renewal of required credentials.
• Evaluate and document medication technician competency in accordance with state regulations.
• Provide ongoing training and support to medication technicians as needed.
• Ensure compliance with all state requirements for delegation and medication administration.
• Other tasks and responsibilities as assigned by supervisors.
• Required Experience:
• Candidates must have experience in pediatrics or adolescent care.
• Open to candidates with backgrounds in corrections, behavioral health, mental health, clinic experience, case management, substance abuse, and addictions, provided they have relevant pediatric or adolescent experience.
• Required Skills:
• Excellent interpersonal communication and crisis prevention skills.
• Understanding of healthcare needs for children.
• Strong management, organizational, and leadership skills.
• Proficiency in computer skills and software.
• Specific licensure and certifications/registrations required: MD or compact licensure, CPR
• Pay every Friday!

Next Steps:

• For more details on this position, press “apply” and submit your resume. We’ll review your resume and reach out to you to schedule a phone screen
• Resumes can also be sent directly to Maria Battaglia, mabattag@amergis.com