Overview

PRN Nurse 

Full time and Part time shifts available

Lake Ozark, Missouri location

LPN Pay $29-$30 per hour

RN Pay $35-$36 per hour

One night per week - Thursday 7pm to 7am

Calo is a residential treatment facility in Lake Ozark, Missouri that works with children 9-18 who have been through trauma in their developmental stages, particularly as it relates to foster/adoption. We currently have openings in our Health Services department for an RN or LPN to work PRN or as needed to cover shifts for vacations, sick days, etc. 

Responsibilities

• 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

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum age of 21
• Current driver's license and a clean driving record
• Ability to pass a State background check
• Active LPN or RN licensure in Missouri
• Strong teamwork and autonomy skills
• Excellent communication abilities for conveying medical information to students, parents, and colleagues
• Openness to professional and clinical feedback
• Commitment to providing culturally competent services and continuous training and development
• Proficiency in medical terminology, techniques, legal charting procedures, and medication administration
• 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!

Physical Requirements

Benefits

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.