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.

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 LPN 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: On-Call

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