Psychiatric Registered Nurses Needed 

We are an 18-25 bed residential care facility for pediatric clients aged 13-18 on the autism spectrum. If you are an experienced psychiatric nurse looking to make a profound difference in a residential pediatric setting, Maple Lake Academy is the place for you. 

Who we are

Maple Lake Academy is a residential treatment center for adolescents (boys and girls 13 to 18 years old) on the autistic spectrum. Our students are high-functioning children dealing with deficits in social skills, life skills, with an in-ability to understand their own emotions. We provide a safe and nurturing home-like environment for our students to learn skills that push them in the areas mentioned above. Our team works with our client population daily, hands on, and in one-on-one situations.

The Registered Nurse Role

The RN oversees nursing operations of Maple Lake Academy while on shift which includes directly managing the medical care of the students ages 13-18. The RN is responsible for medical emergencies and the general medical needs of the students and works directly with the psychiatrist and pharmacy to maintain medication orders and all medication management at Maple Lake Academy. 

Benefits and Perks

• Medical and Dental group coverage offered
• HSA option for medical coverage
• Group basic and supplemental Life Insurance
• Great Paid Time Off benefits to help accommodate work-life balance (Vacation, Sick Time, Parental Leave, Bereavement, 8 Company Holidays)
• Immersive experience working with teens in the autism spectrum
• A very collaborative team between all departments, including Therapists, Teachers and other Administrative Staff
• Close teamwork among all staff
• A positive and supportive working environment
• Employee activities and company parties throughout the year
• Competitive pay

Schedule: 

Part-time position, potential to move to Full Time hours. 

Education Requirements

• Associate, bachelor’s degree/Masters.
• Active Utah License as a Registered Nurse/License Practical Nurse

Preferred Experience

• Nursing: Experience (preferred)
• Some Psych nursing experience is preferred but not necessary, willing to train.
• Must be comfortable with psychiatric medications.

Additional Requirements

• Age 21
• Ability to pass a background check upon hire
• Current valid Driver’s License.

Essential Job Responsibilities and Duties

• Work closely with the psychiatrist/medical director for medication management.
• Achieve and maintain certification in Positive Control Systems (PCS) upon hire.
• Provide a safe and nurturing environment for clients.
• Implement therapeutic intervention for each client.
• Oversee nursing operations and health management for young adults.
• Coordinate appointments with medical staff or CNA.
• Determine when students are to be placed on bedrest, respond to reports of pain or sickness and assess the students, accompany students to appointments, check vitals and weight weekly, accurately chart the student’s mood, behaviors and affect.
• Engage in weekly treatment team meeting and communicate pertinent information.
• Administer minor first aid to employees on campus as needed and triage any on-the-job accidents/injuries to determine if they need to be sent to Work Med.
• Monitor immunizations.
• Medication administration/management
• Working directly with supervisors who administer medication. Conduct a quarterly training with supervisors on medication administration.
• Monitor resident cleanliness, hygiene and safety.
• Communicate directly with parents about medical concerns, needs, appointments, changes in medication etc.

Technology Requirements

• Copy/Fax machine: Basic
• Computer Skills: Basic
• Microsoft 365: Basic
• Video Conferencing: Basic

Communication. Collaboration, organization, documentation via email, text, phone calls etc. When communicating will avoid sharing confidential information and will maintain professionalism with assignments and responsibilities.

Decision-making skills. Nurses must be able to balance the strengths and weaknesses of different options and decide the best decision. Many decisions have a significant impact on clients.

Interpersonal skills. Nurses need strong interpersonal skills because they regularly interact with people. They will often collaborate on teams and must develop positive working relationships with their co-workers. 

Leadership skills. Nurses must be able to direct/lead the residential staff, other medical staff and team, and oversee the implementation of medical interventions for the residents. They must coordinate and communicate well.

Organizational skills. Organizational skills are essential for nurses. They must be able to manage several clients through-out the week and prioritize tasks. Maintain close communication with the team, and the clients they work with giving pertinent and important information that helps each family to move forward in the therapeutic process.

Speaking skills. Nurses rely on speaking skills to give presentations, teach and direct. They must clearly communicate information and instructions to the staff. Must exhibit confidence and have the ability to encourage others. Nurses must understand how to communicate and work with the clients/families they serve, especially in difficult situations.

An ATTACHMENT Approach

Most youth residential treatment programs use a behavioral approach to therapeutic and residential support, but we set ourselves apart for our students by using an attachment-based approach. Everything we do is through the lens of attachment theory. As a member of the MLA team, you'll get great training in attachment styles, and how to best help teens in our program to build healthy relationships with themselves, their peers, and caregivers. Additionally, we focus on helping students identify the core issues behind their behaviors and thoughts, and then how to address those core needs. We seek to create a safe environment for students and employees to learn, grow, develop, explore, make mistakes, and build lasting impactful relationships with those around them.

Commitment

To maintain the stability and effectiveness in our program, and because our residents value the relationships they build with their mentors, it is important that our staff are committed to the role they undertake at Maple Lake Academy. While we do not require a minimum commitment period in the position; we believe it's important that staff are committed to their position for at least a six months to a year. Many employees at Maple Lake Academy's programs have been contributing their talents for at least 2 or more years, which also provides you a great team of dedicated coworkers!

The Maple Lake Academy Team

While being part of the MLA team, you'll work with a talented group of mentors and professionals who are first and foremost dedicated to the well-being of our clients. You will receive both structured and on-the-job training, and have opportunities to learn about our Attachment Theory approach to care, where the focus is always on building trusting and safe relationships. We value our employees and do our best to create a rewarding and appreciative environment. You can also have opportunities for future advancements.

Open until: Filled

Position Starts: ASAP 

Interested applicants should apply to this posting, and you can expect an immediate email notification upon receipt of your application. Our hiring managers will reach out to candidates who appear to meet our needs within a few business days. If you don't see any emails come through upon submitting the application, or are awaiting a response from the hiring managers, check your SPAM folder. Sometimes emails from our application system get sent there.