ECHN
Overview of this position:
This position is part-time, 15 hours a week.
Schedule:
M-F, 3 hours a day (flexible on schedule- to discuss with manager) This position is Durational with the school year, potential to work some hours in the summer No benefits, or paid time off offered due to the amount of hours/ week.
POSITION
Summary:
This position reports to the Director of Adolescent Education and to the Director of Child and Adolescent Ambulatory Services.
Responsible for monitoring and responding to the overall health needs of students in the Clinical Day School.
Responsibilities include performing initial student assessments (safety status, physical and/or emotional complaints, hygiene, etc.
), monitoring self-administration of medications (prescribed or otherwise), maintaining state-required student health assessment records, prioritizing daily telephone calls regarding student#s health issues and/or medications, and observing, documenting and reporting medication issues/concerns to the appropriate MD or prescribing doctor.
# This position requires a holistic approach to adolescent health and a working knowledge of health issues (medical and psychiatric) pertaining to the adolescent population.
Contributes to creating a caring and compassionate environment through ECHN#s Core Values of Teamwork, Communication, Respect and Caring.
# EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION CT licensure as a Registered Nurse is required.
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification is preferred.
Age-specific knowledge of population and level of care age-specific competences are required.
Familiarity with abuse and neglect reporting and duty-to-warn mandates and knowledge of community-based resources is preferred, but not required.
# EXPERIENCE A minimum of two (2) years experience.
A minimum of one (1) year experience in Child and Adolescent Behavioral Health # COMPETENCIES This position requires strong clinical skills including a demonstrated strong team orientation.
Strong written as well as verbal communication using the English language is essential.
Must be flexible in approach so that service-specific as well as overall system needs can be met.
Must be able to function effectively and independently in a work environment where multitasking is necessary.
Computer competency with basic knowledge of Microsoft WORD and OUTLOOK is essential.
# ESSENTIAL DUTIES and
Responsibilities:
Disclaimer:
Job descriptions are not intended, nor should they be construed to be, exhaustive lists of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job.
# They are intended to be accurate reflections of the principal duties and responsibilities of this position.
# These responsibilities and competencies listed below may change from time to time.
# # ######### Job-Specific Competency 1.
##### Demonstrates sound knowledge base of, and appreciation for, growth and development and current issues specific to adolescents, as evidenced by completion of comprehensive and holistic health assessments of students, collection of information from appropriate resources, development of appropriate treatment plans and provision of therapeutic interventions, as evidenced by review of student records, regulatory reviews and supervisor observation.
2.
##### Collaborates with the educational team to develop individualized treatment plans, integrating pertinent information about the physical and emotional status of the student, as evidenced by staff feedback, record reviews and supervisor observation.
3.
##### Provides ongoing assessment and re-evaluation of student and the individualized treatment plan, identifying response as well as actual and potential problems and communicates to both school staff and treatment team members, as evidenced by feedback from staff, family and MD for Clinical Day School and through supervisor observations.
4.
##### Promotes coordinated student care and optimal physical and emotional well-being by assuring that all appropriate releases are obtained and that there is communication and collaboration with others outside of the School who are involved in the student#s healthcare, as evidenced by feedback from community, family and MD for Clinical Day School and supervisor observations.
5.
##### Completes documentation of student assessments and/or changes in health status and makes necessary changes to treatment plan by the end of the school day, as evidenced by review of student files and supervisor observation.
6.
##### Consistently follows the protocols and policies of self-administration and the handling of medications brought into school from home, as evidenced by regulatory reviews and supervisor observations.
7.
##### Remains current on medications, demonstrating knowledge and understanding of medication, age related risks, desired benefits, contraindication, side effects and adverse reactions through attendance at conferences, presentations and/or through literature and accepts responsibility for educating and collaborating with school staff, as evidenced by feedback from staff , MD for Clinical Day School and supervisor observations.
8.
##### Anticipates and/or recognizes crisis and/or emergency situations and responds according to Hospital and School policies and procedures, as evidenced by feedback from MD for Clinical Day School, staff and supervisor observations.
9.
##### Demonstrates value of student and family education by identifying learning needs, assessing ability and readiness to learn, utilizing appropriate psycho-educational materials, by adapting teaching methods to presence of learning disorders and assessing student/family#s response to education, as evidenced by review of student records, feedback from students and families and supervisor observation.
10.
# Contributes to the Planning and Placement Team meetings (PPT) process by communicating pertinent and appropriate information directly or indirectly in the meetings.
11.
# Demonstrates working knowledge and practices which are consistent with the policies and procedures of the Board of Education policies as well as those of Manchester Memorial Hospital, as evidenced by regulatory reviews and supervisor observation.
12.
# Demonstrates flexibility in meeting the needs of the department, as evidenced by willingness to cover other positions and assume additional responsibilities, as evidenced by supervisor observation.
13.
# Actively participates in the acquisition and application of skills reflecting current practice and clinical trends in nursing for specific age group, CPR and other required in-services, as evidenced by educational record, observation of MD for Clinical Day School and supervisor observation.
14.
# Maintains licensure as Registered Nurse in the State of Connecticut and takes initiative to submit updated information to Director of Education, as evidenced by supervisor observation and verification of licensure.
15.
# Effectively uses psychological and physical management techniques to manage violent or potentially violent situations consistent with Physical Management Training (PMT), as evidenced by peer feedback, supervisor observation and attendance at annual PMT refresher.
About the Company:
ECHN.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
This position is part-time, 15 hours a week.
Schedule:
M-F, 3 hours a day (flexible on schedule- to discuss with manager) This position is Durational with the school year, potential to work some hours in the summer No benefits, or paid time off offered due to the amount of hours/ week.
POSITION
Summary:
This position reports to the Director of Adolescent Education and to the Director of Child and Adolescent Ambulatory Services.
Responsible for monitoring and responding to the overall health needs of students in the Clinical Day School.
Responsibilities include performing initial student assessments (safety status, physical and/or emotional complaints, hygiene, etc.
), monitoring self-administration of medications (prescribed or otherwise), maintaining state-required student health assessment records, prioritizing daily telephone calls regarding student#s health issues and/or medications, and observing, documenting and reporting medication issues/concerns to the appropriate MD or prescribing doctor.
# This position requires a holistic approach to adolescent health and a working knowledge of health issues (medical and psychiatric) pertaining to the adolescent population.
Contributes to creating a caring and compassionate environment through ECHN#s Core Values of Teamwork, Communication, Respect and Caring.
# EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION CT licensure as a Registered Nurse is required.
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification is preferred.
Age-specific knowledge of population and level of care age-specific competences are required.
Familiarity with abuse and neglect reporting and duty-to-warn mandates and knowledge of community-based resources is preferred, but not required.
# EXPERIENCE A minimum of two (2) years experience.
A minimum of one (1) year experience in Child and Adolescent Behavioral Health # COMPETENCIES This position requires strong clinical skills including a demonstrated strong team orientation.
Strong written as well as verbal communication using the English language is essential.
Must be flexible in approach so that service-specific as well as overall system needs can be met.
Must be able to function effectively and independently in a work environment where multitasking is necessary.
Computer competency with basic knowledge of Microsoft WORD and OUTLOOK is essential.
# ESSENTIAL DUTIES and
Responsibilities:
Disclaimer:
Job descriptions are not intended, nor should they be construed to be, exhaustive lists of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job.
# They are intended to be accurate reflections of the principal duties and responsibilities of this position.
# These responsibilities and competencies listed below may change from time to time.
# # ######### Job-Specific Competency 1.
##### Demonstrates sound knowledge base of, and appreciation for, growth and development and current issues specific to adolescents, as evidenced by completion of comprehensive and holistic health assessments of students, collection of information from appropriate resources, development of appropriate treatment plans and provision of therapeutic interventions, as evidenced by review of student records, regulatory reviews and supervisor observation.
2.
##### Collaborates with the educational team to develop individualized treatment plans, integrating pertinent information about the physical and emotional status of the student, as evidenced by staff feedback, record reviews and supervisor observation.
3.
##### Provides ongoing assessment and re-evaluation of student and the individualized treatment plan, identifying response as well as actual and potential problems and communicates to both school staff and treatment team members, as evidenced by feedback from staff, family and MD for Clinical Day School and through supervisor observations.
4.
##### Promotes coordinated student care and optimal physical and emotional well-being by assuring that all appropriate releases are obtained and that there is communication and collaboration with others outside of the School who are involved in the student#s healthcare, as evidenced by feedback from community, family and MD for Clinical Day School and supervisor observations.
5.
##### Completes documentation of student assessments and/or changes in health status and makes necessary changes to treatment plan by the end of the school day, as evidenced by review of student files and supervisor observation.
6.
##### Consistently follows the protocols and policies of self-administration and the handling of medications brought into school from home, as evidenced by regulatory reviews and supervisor observations.
7.
##### Remains current on medications, demonstrating knowledge and understanding of medication, age related risks, desired benefits, contraindication, side effects and adverse reactions through attendance at conferences, presentations and/or through literature and accepts responsibility for educating and collaborating with school staff, as evidenced by feedback from staff , MD for Clinical Day School and supervisor observations.
8.
##### Anticipates and/or recognizes crisis and/or emergency situations and responds according to Hospital and School policies and procedures, as evidenced by feedback from MD for Clinical Day School, staff and supervisor observations.
9.
##### Demonstrates value of student and family education by identifying learning needs, assessing ability and readiness to learn, utilizing appropriate psycho-educational materials, by adapting teaching methods to presence of learning disorders and assessing student/family#s response to education, as evidenced by review of student records, feedback from students and families and supervisor observation.
10.
# Contributes to the Planning and Placement Team meetings (PPT) process by communicating pertinent and appropriate information directly or indirectly in the meetings.
11.
# Demonstrates working knowledge and practices which are consistent with the policies and procedures of the Board of Education policies as well as those of Manchester Memorial Hospital, as evidenced by regulatory reviews and supervisor observation.
12.
# Demonstrates flexibility in meeting the needs of the department, as evidenced by willingness to cover other positions and assume additional responsibilities, as evidenced by supervisor observation.
13.
# Actively participates in the acquisition and application of skills reflecting current practice and clinical trends in nursing for specific age group, CPR and other required in-services, as evidenced by educational record, observation of MD for Clinical Day School and supervisor observation.
14.
# Maintains licensure as Registered Nurse in the State of Connecticut and takes initiative to submit updated information to Director of Education, as evidenced by supervisor observation and verification of licensure.
15.
# Effectively uses psychological and physical management techniques to manage violent or potentially violent situations consistent with Physical Management Training (PMT), as evidenced by peer feedback, supervisor observation and attendance at annual PMT refresher.
About the Company:
ECHN.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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