Registered Nurse (RN)

About Us

Join Newport Healthcare : Transform Lives Through Meaningful Work!

Are you ready to embark on a rewarding career in psychiatric healthcare? At Newport Healthcare, we are passionate about delivering exceptional mental health services to individuals in need. Our comprehensive approach covers the entire spectrum of care, creating a wealth of diverse roles for those who aspire to make a real impact. We believe in nurturing talent and fostering professional growth in a supportive environment. Here, you won’t just find a job—you’ll discover a fulfilling career path in the mental health field.

If you're eager to contribute to a mission-driven organization and help change lives for the better, we invite you to join our dedicated team at Newport Healthcare. Together, we can make a profound difference in the lives of those we serve!

Responsibilities

The RN provides on-site nursing and attendant care to adolescents / young adults residing in Newport Healthcare facilities. The RN is expected to perform all job responsibilities in alignment with the mission and core values of Newport Healthcare and comply with all policies and procedures, OSHA, HIPAA, local, state, and federal regulations.

SHIFT : Sat - Sun AM / PM availability

Essential Duties

Medication administration.

Obtain and document vital signs in the medical record.

Evaluate medical complaints / concerns from residents during on-site hours and relay information to appropriate NP / MD.

Complete treatment plans when indicated, provide direct care and nursing services to clients as prescribed by program regulations, and client health screening.

Monitor chronic health conditions, respiratory distress, and seizures.

Maintains records, including but not limited to Medication Administration Record, medical records, medical charts, infection control log etc. Participate in multi-disciplinary treatment team meetings as needed.

Comply with all mandated reporting requirements, biohazard program requirements, medical protocols, infection control, etc.

Ensure accurate and timely initiation of medications and arrival of medications from pharmacy.

Communicate with Care Coordinators (CCs) regarding medication concerns.

Order all medication refills in a timely manner.

Destroy medications per DEA protocol.

Coordinate with operations staff to order any / all medical equipment.

May include phlebotomy.

Attendance at meetings per prior arrangement, and participation as an interdisciplinary team member.

Qualifications

Possess a current and unrestricted Registered Nurse License in state applying for work.

Experience in residential nursing a plus.

Applicable State Requirements

All States

Must pass the applicable state / agency background check required for the work location jurisdiction, prior to employment.

Pre-employment drug screening.

Must possess a current and valid CPR certification or obtain within the first 30 days of employment.

California

Minimum age is 18 years old, as a requirement for employment

Health screening, TB clearance, and valid CPR / First Aid, and criminal record clearance are required prior to employment.

Connecticut

Minimum age is 21 years old, as a requirement for employment.

Virginia

Must pass a Health Screening, TB test, and pre-employment drug screening.

Washington

Minimum age is 18 years old, as a requirement for employment

Must pass a Health Screening, TB test, and pre-employment drug screening.

Join Us

Join us in our mission to provide outstanding support and make a meaningful difference in the lives of those we assist. Your contributions can help shape the future of our care services—apply today!

We are excited to hear about your interest in this opportunity! If you have any questions or need assistance with the application process, please feel free to contact me directly, Ashley Bracken , either via email at Ashley.bracken@newporthealthcare.com or by phone at 949-685-0368 . If you need further support, you are also welcome to reach out to our careers and management team at careers@newporthealthcare.com .

Newport Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Newport Healthcare provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Newport Healthcare is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity, including providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with a disability. Applicants with a physical or mental disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process please email accommodations@newportacademy.com for assistance.