Educational Qualifications: High School Diploma Required
License/Certifications: MA or Pharmacy Tech certification preferred
Experience: None required, but prefer experience in medication management
Employment Status: Full-Time
Age Requirement: MUST be at least 21 years old
Background Requirements: MUST have Clean Background. We will run your identity through a FBI database for an in-depth Background Check, there are NO exceptions
Job Responsibilities/Requirements:
1. Count all medications for each house and ensure counts are recorded and documented correctly.
2. Make sure all medications are labelled correctly and all records match the labels.
3. Check to make sure MARS are initialed and signed appropriately
4. Train and monitor staff in Medication Administration and entering info into the computer for accurate counts
5. Answer phones
6. Schedule appointments when necessary
7. Replenish medications-order medications in a timely manner to ensure that medications do not run out and are stocked as necessary.
8. Order medications
9. Chart and dispose of medications
10. Update medication profiles and info sheets in travel folders and in medication administration records
11. Assist nurse with any assigned nursing duties
12. Must attend Mandatory Monthly Staff Training. No exceptions
13. Every Employee must complete the Mandatory Pre-Service training to start working, and they will also be required to complete different annual trainings online to get their renewal certificates.
All staff will be instructed to call 911 in a medical emergency situation and provide first aid or CPR as necessary. In a medical emergency situation the Nurse Assistant will assist staff in providing medical care to the child in care after 911 has been called while waiting for emergency medical professionals to arrive.
When needed, the Nurse Assistant will transport and supervise children for off campus trips such as doctor visits, court appearances, mental health visits, field trips, and any other off campus needs.
The Nurse Assistant will utilize the Together Facing the Challenge (TFTC) and Satori training they have received in order to help manage behavioral concerns in our children. The Together Facing the Challenge (TFTC) principles of skill coaching and empowerment, intentional relationship-building, and developmentally appropriate behavior management will be used continuously throughout the daily routines of our children and the de-escalation and restraint techniques of Satori will be used as needed with our children to help to better control crisis situations.
The Nurse Assistant must maintain professional boundaries with all Bluebonnet Haven employees and demonstrate professional and courteous working relationships with all Bluebonnet Haven employees and all outside entities.
The Nurse Assistant must at all times demonstrate professional, healthy boundaries with the children at Bluebonnet Haven.
The Nurse Assistant must adhere to Bluebonnet Haven’s Confidentiality Policies.
All employees of Bluebonnet Haven are considered mandated reporters of suspected child abuse or neglect as required by law. The Nurse Assistant must understand and adhere to Bluebonnet Haven’s policy for documenting and reporting any suspected child abuse or neglect.
An employee’s behavior or health status must not present a danger to children in care. Each employee must:
1. Meet the requirements in Minimum Standards relating to Background Check;
2. Complete the Drug Test Screening;
3. Complete the TB Screening, or Have a record of tuberculosis screening showing the employee is free of contagious TB;
4. Be physically, mentally, and emotionally capable of performing assigned tasks and have the skills necessary to perform assigned tasks;
5. Complete a notarized Licensing Affidavit for Applicants of Employment form, as specified in Human Resources Code, §42.059.
Regardless of whether the employee is counted in the child/caregiver ratio, each employee must:
1. In the absence of a more specific rule requirement, demonstrate competency, prudent judgment, and self-control in the presence of children and when performing assigned responsibilities;
2. Report suspected abuse, neglect, and exploitation to the Child Abuse Hotline and to the LCCA; All staff will receive pre-service training and annual training in reporting suspected abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
3. Know and comply with rules of this chapter, Chapter 42 of the Human Resources Code, Chapter 745 of Minimum Standards (relating to Licensing), and any other laws which are relevant to the person’s duties; The HR Director will review and explain all pertinent information with each new hire and annual trainings will review this information.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $28,000.00 - $32,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
