Youth Consultation Service (YCS)

Registered Nurse (Per Diem)

Youth Consultation Service (YCS)  •  New Jersey (Onsite)  •  2 hours ago
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Job Description

Our Nurse will become a part of our multidisciplinary team (Psychiatrist, Board Certified Behavior Analyst, Residential Counselors) that provide an array of therapeutic services to individuals in our care. We provide the highest quality of care and have a commitment to the professional growth and clinical development of our team members.

This position reports to our Director of Nursing covering our two programs located in Monmouth County.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for providing coverage as the nurse within our group/ residential site.
  • Meet with Site Administrator of designed to review day's assignments.
  • Provide medical care, promote health maintenance and health education to clients.
  • Arranges and/or accompanies (if applicable) client on medical appointments and follow-up screenings in a timely manner (within 2 weeks).
  • Administers immunizations as required by New Jersey State Law. Maintains immunization records.
  • Responsible for supervising the ordering, controlling, storage of medications and first aid supplies

Requirements:

Active New Jersey RN License and CPR/AED certification and at least one year of nursing experience. Experience working with youth and adults with psychiatric and medical issues and developmental disabilities a plus. Bachelors and DDD certification also a plus.

Work Schedule: Per-Diem

Sawtelle Buena Vista is a program of Youth Consultation Service (YCS), which is a mission driven organization partnering with at-risk individuals to build happier, healthier, more hopeful lives. Our robust continuum of care includes 40+ residential behavioral health programs, community-based services, two schools and outpatient clinics throughout the state of NJ which lends to an opportunity for maximum growth and advancement. YCS has been caring for at risk children and families since 1918.

YCS is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

Youth Consultation Service (YCS)

About Youth Consultation Service (YCS)

Each day YCS cares for approximately 1,500 children, by providing either residential care or in-community and in-home services. Some of the children are separated from their loved ones and have been affected by trauma, others are unable to live at home because of intellectual and developmental disabilities that adversely affect their behavior. Whatever the child's special education, mental health or behavioral health needs, the caring YCS staff is prepared to offer individualized services to both the child and family. With your support, we can help our children find hope, and cultivate strength and resilience for a brighter future.

Our Mission:

To partner with at-risk and special needs children, youth and young adults to build happier, healthier, more hopeful lives within families and communities

Industry
Therapy & Counseling
Company Size
501-1,000 employees
Headquarters
West Orange, New Jersey
Year Founded
1918
Website
ycs.org
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