✨Join a group of passionate advocates on our mission to improve the lives of youth! Rite of Passage Team is hiring for a Lead Nurse at The Arkansas Juvenile Assessment and Treatment Center (AJATC) in Bryant, Arkansas✨
AJATC is a secure residential program for at-risk male and female youth, located on 110 acres just outside of Little Rock, AR. Through our trained programming for staff, AJATC promotes a normalized high school experience, offers a safe environment and provides opportunities for positive change, as well as providing the unlimited potential for achievement and growth for students and staff. Our campus features residential student dormitories, on-site school and library, vocational training program, chapel, gymnasium, medical and an outdoor recreation area. We welcome ALL who are passionate about making a difference! So, come as you are and grow with us.
Pay: $70,000 annually; can increase with level of education and experience
Perks & Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision and Company paid Life Insurance within 90 days, 401k match of up to 6% after 1 year of employment, Paid Time Off that can be used as soon as it accrues and more! ROP-benefits-and-perks-2
What you will do: As the Lead Nurse, you will oversee and support the delivery of high-quality health care services for youth and staff within our program. You will provide direct nursing care, coordinate medical services, and mentor nursing team members while ensuring compliance with all county, state, and Rite of Passage standards. In this leadership role, you will serve as the primary clinical lead for the site medical team, administering medications, conducting health assessments, managing treatment plans, and coordinating appointments, follow-ups, and laboratory testing with physicians, psychiatrists, and outside providers. You will also provide health education and training to staff and students on first aid, infection control, CPR, medication safety, and emergency procedures. Additionally, you will manage medical supplies, pharmaceuticals, and budgets, maintain accurate and confidential medical records, and promote a safe, compassionate environment by modeling professionalism, empathy, and ethical care. Collaboration with interdisciplinary teams, community partners, and external agencies will be essential in addressing the holistic health needs of those we serve.
To be considered you should: Have current Registered Nurse nursing license in the state of Arkansas is required ~ Minimum of 2 years of previous medical services administration ~ Prior experience supervising staff is needed ~ Be at least 21 years of age ~ Be able to pass a criminal background check, drug, physical, and TB test ~ Be able to pass a search of the child and adult abuse central registry ~ meet the requirements to be an eligible driver, including having an active Driver’s License
Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM; weekends and evenings as needed.
Apply today and Make a Difference in the Lives of Youth!
After 40 years of improving the lives of youth, we are looking for passionate advocates to continue the legacy of helping young people become successful adults. As a Lead RN, you will have the unique opportunity to create a positive, safe and supportive environment for the youth we serve while building a career rich in growth opportunities and self-fulfillment.
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Qualifications Behaviors Preferred Team Player: Works well as a member of a group Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity Education Required Bachelors or better. High School or better. Experience Required Supervising staff. Previous medical services administration. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThis employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
Skills Required
- Current Registered Nurse nursing license in Arkansas
- Minimum of 2 years of previous medical services administration experience
- Prior experience supervising staff
- At least 21 years of age
- Pass a criminal background check, drug test, physical examination, and TB test
- Pass a child and adult abuse central registry search
- Eligible driver with an active driver's license
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- High school diploma or higher
What We Do
Rite of Passage is a leading national provider of programs and services for troubled and at-risk youth. With 35 years of experience in the juvenile justice industry, Rite of Passage has multiple service divisions that work with nearly 2,000 youth and families daily including schools, community-based services, academic-model programs, gender-specific treatment and secure facilities. The agency and its staff provide targeted services, skill-building opportunities and rich programming that promote youth success within their community, and for life.
