Professional nursing work for the Woodside Juvenile Rehabilitation Center involving the provision of care and treatment to juvenile residents. Duties include triage of health issues, referrals to physicians, and administration of medications.
Work is performed under the general direction of an administrative superior.
Triages health issues, including daily sick calls, health screenings, and referrals to on and off site physicians, mental health providers, hospitals, clinics, dentists, and other health care providers. Performs mental health screenings and makes referrals for treatment as necessary. Procures, dispenses, and administers medications. Confirms prescriptions with physicians, maintains observation for side effects and efficacy of treatment, and reviews with primary physicians. Maintains and updates medical records and compiles statistics on health care activities.