Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg
Lake House Academy for Girls
Flat Rock, NC

Registered Nurse Exempt

Overview SCHOOL NURSE POSITION Embark Behavioral Health is a leading nationwide network of outpatient centers and residential programs offering premier mental health treatment for preteens, teens, and young adults. Our ever-growing locations are part of a continuum of care that provides a range of services built from over 25 years of specialization in serving youth. We are on a mission to lead the way in driving teen and young adult anxiety, depression, and suicide from the all-time highs of today to all-time lows of 2028. Our Core Purpose: We exist to create joy and heal generations. Our Vision: To become the most respected, recognized, and valuable family behavioral health care company in the world. Are you looking to make a difference and be part of an amazing and growing team? Join us at Embark Behavioral Health at our Lake House Academy campus in Flat Rock, North Carolina. Responsibilities ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES of the SCHOOL NURSE * Monday through Friday shift * Taking Triage calls from Supervisory staff as needed on a call schedule with the other School Nurse. * Update the student's medication list in their BestNotes file under the medication tab. Track all current, discontinued, and titration schedules on medications and supplements. Complete "Nursing Information" in FORMs tab in BestNotes. * Ensure that prescriptions are filled accurately and are up to date according to the doctor's orders. Track where each student will receive prescriptions, local pharmacy, or mail order. Manage supplements and order as needed. Provide pharmacy with up-to-date insurance information. * Establish care with primary care physician (PCP). PCP will prescribe birth control, hormones, inhalers, and thyroid medications. * Review lab results and monitor for any follow-up instructions. Document in BestNotes calendar under "medical appointment" and include details in the "notes" section. Track student's vitals and report to PCP as needed. * Create a Medication Administration Record (MAR) for all new students. Track MAR for side effects of new or discontinued medication, daily health checks, patterns with PRNs, missed/declined medications and staff follow up. * Maintain a weekly count on all schedule 2 and controlled medications. * Maintain a list of approved over the counter (OTC) medications. * Dispense medications as needed to assist program campuses. * Conduct medication trainings with new staff. * Meet with new students and their families to receive medications during the admission process and answer any questions they might have about the medication process. * Educate students on the medication(s) they are taking to include the appropriate time to administer, contraindications, and side-effects. Provide training to phase two students when they have been approved to hold their medications and monitor compliance. * Ensure that all medications are stored safely and maintain documentation on all medications that have been disposed of. * Be in communication with the Clinical Director and Program Director when errors occur in the medication process. Track medication errors, documentation errors, and follow-up reports monthly (Joint Commission). * Track Self-Administration of Medication forms to be completed within 4 days of admission (Joint Commission). * Ensure all new students have a signed the Health Clearance and approved standing OTC orders in BestNotes within the first 30 days of admission (Joint Commission). * Track student weights bi-monthly and document in BestNotes. Communicate significant weight gain or loss with the therapist. * Track COVID and Influenza Vaccine status for all students and staff. * Infection Control. Track all students and employees who have been to the doctor for a contagious illness (Joint Commission). Collect data around illnesses through the daily health check on the MAR. * Coordinate medical appointments for students. Communicate with the doctor around any prescriptions, follow-up care, or recommendations. Obtain approval from parents prior to making appointments to include vision, chiropractic, massage, and dental appointments. Request referrals as needed. Review lab results and monitor for any follow-up instructions. Document in BestNotes calendar under "medical appointment" and include details in the "notes" section. * Respond to reports of pain or sickness as they arise and assess the student and determine when a student is to be placed in quarantine due to illness or pain. * Monitor the student's mood, behavior and affect, and document. (Especially when a student starts/stops a medication). * Be in communication with parent(s)s to include information around medications, appointments, insurance questions, and be aware of which parent(s) want to be involved in medication changes. Schedule annual dental cleanings. * Manage psychiatrist visits. Ensure the initial visit occurs within the first 30 days of admission, second visit 30 days after the initial, and subsequent follow-up visits occur at a minimum of every 3 months. Facilitate appointments weekly or bi-monthly. Document blood pressure, heartrate, and brief summary of the appointment in BestNotes EBH Tx Team section. * Communicate any pertinent medical information to the Treatment Team and the Psychiatrist either verbally or in written form. * Work a med-pass shift in one house once a month (3-month rotating schedule). * Work with clinicians and staff to integrate educational material age appropriate to student population * Build new policies/adjust current policies as needed to become compliant with licensing organizations. * Rotate with on-call schedule to transport students to Emergency Room when needed and on-call after hours as needed for medication questions. * Pack medications for trips, vacations, and breaks; allow extra medications to accommodate delays. * Other duties as assigned Qualifications * The position requires a nursing license (RN) and current CPR certification. * Minimum of 21 years of age * Ability to work as a positive team member through ongoing collaboration with Lake House Academy staff as well as families and outside professionals * Superior organization skills * A valid driver's license with a clean driving record * Must be able to pass a physical exam, pre-employment urine drug test, state and federal background checks Benefits Benefits * Access to professional growth using our leading-edge strategies and trainings with our exceptional leaders * Competitive salary * Opportunity to foster relationships with young adults and their families, create joy in their lives, and heal generations. * Join a team of nationally recognized industry leaders who provide you with a framework of training, support, and long-term advancement opportunities. * Work alongside Embark team members who embrace the core values of empathy, trusting relationships, service, growth, and results. * Competitive and Comprehensive Health, Dental, Vision and Anciliary benefits plan * Matching 401K Plan $33-35 per hour, depending on experience and licensure. Embark Behavioral Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Embark Behavioral Health is committed to enriching the therapeutic and healing experience it offers through the diversity of its employees and community. Embark Behavioral Health 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.