(RN) LEAD NURSE - WEEKENDS ONLY

Rate: $35 USD per hour

Description

✨Join a group of passionate advocates on our mission to improve the lives of youth! Rite of Passage Team is hiring for a Lead Nurse at The Arkansas Juvenile Assessment and Treatment Center (AJATC) in Bryant, Arkansas✨

AJATC is a secure residential program for at-risk male and female youth, located on 110 acres just outside of Little Rock, AR. Through our trained programming for staff, AJATC promotes a normalized high school experience, offers a safe environment and provides opportunities for positive change, as well as providing the unlimited potential for achievement and growth for students and staff. Our campus features residential student dormitories, on-site school and library, vocational training program, chapel, gymnasium, medical and an outdoor recreation area. We welcome ALL who are passionate about making a difference! So, come as you are and grow with us.

Pay: Hourly

What you will do: As the Lead Nurse, you will oversee and support the delivery of high-quality health care services for youth and staff within our program. You will provide direct nursing care, coordinate medical services, and mentor nursing team members while ensuring compliance with all county, state, and Rite of Passage standards. In this leadership role, you will serve as the primary clinical lead for the site medical team, administering medications, conducting health assessments, managing treatment plans, and coordinating appointments, follow-ups, and laboratory testing with physicians, psychiatrists, and outside providers. You will also provide health education and training to staff and students on first aid, infection control, CPR, medication safety, and emergency procedures. Additionally, you will manage medical supplies, pharmaceuticals, and budgets, maintain accurate and confidential medical records, and promote a safe, compassionate environment by modeling professionalism, empathy, and ethical care. Collaboration with interdisciplinary teams, community partners, and external agencies will be essential in addressing the holistic health needs of those we serve.

To be considered you should: Have current Registered Nurse nursing license in the state of Arkansas is required ~ Minimum of 2 years of previous medical services administration ~ Prior experience supervising staff is needed ~ Be at least 21 years of age ~ Be able to pass a criminal background check, drug, physical, and TB test ~ Be able to pass a search of the child and adult abuse central registry ~ meet the requirements to be an eligible driver, including having an active Driver’s License

Schedule: Saturday and Sunday; 12-hour shifts

Apply today and Make a Difference in the Lives of Youth!

After 40 years of improving the lives of youth, we are looking for passionate advocates to continue the legacy of helping young people become successful adults. As a Lead RN, you will have the unique opportunity to create a positive, safe and supportive environment for the youth we serve while building a career rich in growth opportunities and self-fulfillment.

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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

• Bachelors or better in Health Administration

• High School or better

Licenses & Certifications

Required

• Registered Nurse

• Drivers License

Experience

Required

• 1 year: Supervising staff.

• 2 years: Previous medical services administration.

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