Description

Do you want to help improve the lives of at-risk youth in your community?

Do you want to join a team of people who are hard-working and want to help others?

Do you want to build a career, while making a difference in the world?

If this sounds like you, let’s talk! We’re hiring a Licensed Practical Nurse at Arkansas Juvenile Assessment and Treatment Center in Alexander, AR, an affiliate of Rite of Passage. Our employees are dedicated and passionate individuals that are committed to inspiring positive change in the lives of youth. Joining our team is more than just a job, it’s an opportunity to create a meaningful career with a company driven by its powerful mission to make a difference.

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. 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. ROP has built its reputation on running life-changing educational treatment programs that positively contribute to the community.

What you’ll do:

As the site Licensed Practice Nurse, you will be primarily responsible for the health care of the students. In this role, you will:

• Order and administer medication per providers orders

• Transcribe providers orders in the medical record to the medication administration records

• Accurate and prompt documentation in the health record

• Obtain vital signs and BMI, perform basic vision exam, administer IM injections

• Collect specimens (i.e., blood, saliva) and prepare for lab courier

• Assist chronic care clinic (i.e., diabetes, asthma, obesity)

• Manage daily sick-call and adhere to the nursing protocols

• Educate students about their health

• Maintain clean and tidy workspace

• Collaborate with peers to meet the needs of the department and campus

• Monitor medical supply inventory and report when needs ordering

• Assists with the correction of deficiencies and quality improvement efforts.

To be considered, you should:

• Have a High School diploma or equivalent and possess a current Licensed Practical Nursing Credential from the state in which employed.

• Have a minimum of two years of previous medical services administration, including demonstrated experience in operating and securing comprehensive health services programs.

• Be empathetic, patient, and treat others with respect.

• Be able to pass a criminal background check, drug screen, physical, and TB test.

The Perks:

• Excellent starting pay of $25 per hour and up based on experience.

• Free Meals on shift.

• Employee incentives including On-The-Spot Bonuses, Rams Bucks, and Longevity Awards.

• ligible for Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance (at 60 days for Hourly employees and 90 days for Salaried)

• Choice of Supplemental benefits, including Short Term Disability and increased Life Insurance.

• Eligible for 100% 401k match of up to 6% of your salary after 1 year of employment.

• Paid Time Off that can be used as soon as it accrues.

• 9 Recognized Holidays

• Employee incentives including; On-The-Spot Bonuses, Rams Bucks, and Longevity Awards.

• Access to Employee Assistance Program (virtual therapy)

• Tuition Reimbursement after 6 months

• Leadership Development programs (LEAP & ASCEND)

• Free Meals on shift.

• Free Uniforms (Direct Care staff)

• Working Advantage Discount Program

• Fun Staff/Student events

• Growth opportunities nationwide – we have over 60 programs spanning across 18 states!

• The rewarding feeling of being part of a mission-driven organization that has been helping improve the lives of youth for 40 YEARS!

• Apply today and help us make a difference!

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Qualifications

Behaviors

Preferred

• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group

• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

• Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Motivations

Preferred

• Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

• Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help

• Work-Life Balance: Inspired to perform well by having ample time to pursue work and interests outside of work

Education

Required

• High School or better

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)