Nurse

Overview

Sunrise offers an amazing atmosphere of acceptance and support in a wonderful environment! Located in St. George, UT, where red rock and beauty abound, you may come alive and thrive with the visual rewards of nature. The warm climate in the area offers a chance for quick access to local, state, and national parks. Since Sunrise Academy is located in-town it provides an environment of security and community involvement for our males and females to have access to local Universities, jobs, service, and other community opportunities.

Building Lasting Relationships

You would be responsible to care for medical emergencies and for the general medical needs of the students. You would also be responsible for sorting and passing medications accurately. Our team works to uncover the academic, social, and emotional potential of girls who have been held back by emotional and behavioral struggles. Sunrise incorporates Relational DBT into every aspect of the program and ensures that therapists and staff are trained to help girls practice these skills continually.

Role as a Nurse:

Are you ready to embark on a fulfilling journey as a Nurse at Sunrise?

The pay range for a Nurse at Sunrise is $71,000 to $83,000 dollars and year. Pay is depending on experience and education.

WORK SCHEDULE

A Nurse is a part-time, hourly position. Part-time employees are required to work 2-3 shifts a week (10:45pm-3:15AMam and/or 2:45am-7:15am), with flexibility to pick up additional shifts to support the team.

Responsibilities

• Respond to reports of pain or sickness as they arise and assess the student.

• Determine when a student is to be placed on sick bed due to illness or pain.

• Check the vital signs and weight of students as assigned.

• Accurately disperse student medications and make record in the Medication Administration Record.

• Train shift supervisors in the disbursement of medication.

• Do quarterly trainings for staff and students on medication.

• Count and track narcotics

• Monitor students in regard to mood, behavior and affect, and then chart the findings. (Particularly when a student is starting a new medication.)

• Correlate lab draws for the students.

• Communicate any pertinent medical information to the Treatment Team and the Psychiatrist either verbally or in written form.

• Schedule appointments for psychiatric care, medical appointments, physical exams and immunization updates.

• Document, communicate and implement physicians orders

• Accurately arrange medication for home passes and discharges.

• Pick up medication from pharmacy as needed.

• Monitor for accurate documentation and administration of medications.

• Perform nursing assessment within the first 7 days of new admissions.

• Monitor and order medical supplies.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of standard medical terminology and technique.

• Knowledge of legal charting procedure and requirements.

• Knowledge of medications and of Sunrise's procedure for medication administration.

• Knowledge of company policies and practices.

• Skill in using nursing tools and equipment (e.g., needles, thermometers, diagnostic tests, stethoscopes, blood pressure cuffs, etc.)

• Skill in assessing the physical condition of the students.

• Skill in communicating medical situations accurately to students, parents, and co-workers.

• Ability to use word processing software and to navigate the local network.

• Ability to check vital signs.

The position requires a nursing license (RN or LPN), a driver's license, and current CPR certification. Nursing experience is preferred.

Benefits

At Sunrise, we understand the importance of supporting our team members and offer the following benefits to all employees:

• Enjoy a comprehensive Benefits Program, encompassing medical insurance with a generous company contribution towards a high deductible plan, dental insurance, vision insurance, voluntary life and AD&D insurance, long-term disability, 401K with company matching, and paid parental leave.

• Revel in the balance of Company Paid Holidays and a PTO accrual schedule.

• At Embark, we and our team members embody core values of empathy, trusting relationships, service, growth, and results. Join us in making a meaningful difference.

We believe in investing in our team's well-being and future.

Embark is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Embark is committed to enriching the therapeutic and healing experience it offers through the diversity of its employees and community. Embark seeks to recruit and support a broadly diverse staff who will contribute to the organization's excellence, diversity of viewpoints and experiences, and relevance in a global society.