Overview:

Part Time Nurse

Pay:  $30 to $36 per hour based on experience

Location: Lake Ozark, Missouri 

Shift: Weekdays 7pm to 7am, as needed

Weekends off!

Are you ready to create joy and heal generations?  in Lake Ozark, MO is seeking compassionate and skilled nurses to provide exceptional care to our students!

At our long-term residential center, you'll be the compassionate first responder when a teen reports pain or sickness, assessing their needs and determining the best care plan. Your day will include checking vital signs, distributing medications, and keeping meticulous records. Whether accompanying a student to the clinic, communicating with parents, or coordinating lab draws, you'll be their advocate, creating a safe and healing environment. Every day is an opportunity to make a real difference in their lives and to create joy and heal generations.

We're dedicated to reducing adolescent anxiety, depression, and suicide rates. At Embark, you'll find a supportive environment where empathy, trust, and service are paramount.

  

Responsibilities:

What you'll do:

Medical Care: Provide comprehensive medical care for students, including addressing medical emergencies and general medical needs.

Medication Administration: Accurately sort and administer medications, adhering to prescribed schedules and dosages.

Health Assessments: Respond promptly to reports of pain or illness, conducting thorough assessments of students to determine the appropriate course of action.

Medical Appointments: Accompany students to medical appointments and effectively communicate findings to both parents and the Nursing Director.

Vital Signs Monitoring: Regularly check and record vital signs and student weights as assigned.

Narcotics Management: Maintain strict accountability by counting and tracking narcotics during each shift.

Behavior and Mood Observation: Continuously monitor students for mood, behavior, and affect, documenting findings for reference.

Lab Coordination: Coordinate and facilitate lab draws for students, ensuring accurate and timely results.

Medical Communication: Communicate relevant medical information to the Treatment Team and the Psychiatrist, either verbally or in written form.

On-Call Support: Participate in an on-call rotation to provide 24/7 medical assistance.

Confidentiality: Uphold strict confidentiality and adhere to HIPAA standards in all patient-related matters.

Licensure Maintenance: Complete all activities required to maintain an active and valid nursing license in the State of Missouri

Qualifications:

What will make you shine:

Active RN or LPN licensure in Missouri

High school diploma or equivalent; Certification in pediatric care preferred

Minimum age of 21

Current driver's license and a clean driving record

Ability to pass a State background check

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

Competence in assessing students' physical conditions

Familiarity with word processing software and network navigation

Ability to check and record vital sign

Experience working with adolescents is not required, but it is a plus!

Benefits:

Benefits:

Enjoy a flexible, family-friendly workplace with a community-oriented culture and leadership invested in your growth.

Make a tangible difference in young lives with a holistic family approach for sustained recovery.

Thrive in a culture of feedback, inclusion, and professional growth, working with a diverse clinical team comprised of academic, psychiatric, nursing, residential, and clinical departments.

Our Commitment

Calo Programs is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to enriching the therapeutic and healing experience it offers through the diversity of its employees and community. Calo Programs recruits a diverse staff to contribute to the organization's excellence, diversity of viewpoints and experiences, and relevance in a global society.