Nurse Assistant

Jasper Mountain seeks a dependable, energetic individual committed to making a difference for children with special needs. Nurse's Assistant sought for a full-time position, serving children at Jasper Mountain residential and academic treatment programs. We are a psychiatric residential treatment program including a specialized school, and serves children with emotional and behavioral challenges, ages 4 - 13.

Duties:

Assist the agency's licensed nurse and other program personnel with medical administrative and assigned tasks, as follows:

• Medical Appointments. Schedule medical and dental appointments for children in agency programs, complete paperwork, transport children to and from appointments, report to nurse the results of appointments, and communicate any medical follow-up care that is needed. Maintain good relationship and communication with children's health care providers.
• Health Filing. Keep record of appointments, set up health charts on intake, follow-up on medical information (immunizations, health records). Track medical file completeness. Fax, file, facilitate communication regarding medical records.
• Medication Administration. Administer medications to children in agency programs, do monthly tracking from the Medical Administration Record.
• Medication Change Follow-Up. Assist with administrative paperwork and follow up when medication changes have been made.
• Provide minor first aid to children per nurse direction
• Obtain and keep current on Crisis Prevention training
• Communication with parents and guardians
• First Aid/Blood Spill Kits. Do monthly check and refill of kits.
• Child Health: assist with height/weight tracking of children, assist with vision screenings, blood pressure, PRN medication administration as directed by the nurse.
• Pharmacy Communication. Assist nurse with communication issues with pharmacy, including faxing and filing of documents.
• Other tasks asassigned.

Experience in medical settings and with special needs children preferred. Good communication, organization and teamwork skills required. The position will also regularly use email, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook calendars and other Internet resources. Applicants should be comfortable using a computer in these areas and/or be able to quickly acquire these skills. Attention to detail and accuracy is required. CNA Certification welcome but not required. Applicants must have a valid Oregon Driver's License and a good driving record.

Any combination of education, training and personal experience that provides knowledge of domestic, household and related services.

Benefits:

For full-time employees, we offer: 100% employer paid medical, two options for Dental, Vision, employer paid HRA, FSA, Aflac, 403b plan. 17 PTO days in the first year and 14 paid holidays!

Jasper Mountain is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information about Jasper Mountain and other career opportunities go to www.jaspermountain.org