Licensed Practical Nurse/Registered Nurse

The Registered Nurse (RN) position is responsible for providing nursing services to clients/patients in a variety of settings to include but not limited to: residential care facilities, behavioral health programs, substance use disorder treatment programs, crisis centers, outpatient and/or primary medical care clinics or in the community within client/patient homes.

Essential Job Functions:

• Perform all appropriate nursing assessments per service line requirements, utilizing a high level of clinical competence.
  
• Evaluate the client/patient's physical condition and the need for services.
  
• Complete required screenings, record the client/patient's initial medical histories and vital signs; coordinate any required action planning based on results.
  
• Monitor the health status of the client/patient during services provided.
  
• Work with the treatment team to coordinate care based on client/patient needs.
  
• Create action plans for client/patient based on physical and mental health in regards to treatment needs.
  
• Oversee infectious disease control, client/patient hygiene, and related client & facility health issues, under the supervision of nursing leadership.
  
• Provide disease prevention, risk reduction and other health education as needed.
  
• Arrange medical appointments for client/patients dealing with medical conditions that occur during treatment and manage medical emergencies, such as accidental injuries and/or drug reactions.
  
• Consult with a physician/advanced practice provider as necessary or advocate for medical services through managed care organizations.
  
• Arrange or monitor special dietary needs for medical conditions.
  
• Review medication requirements with clients/patients, educating the client and guardian (if necessary) about the benefits of taking prescribed medications as prescribed.
  
• Administer and oversee administration of medications via various methods according to service line requirements; Monitor medication compliance in regard to State Regulatory standards.
  
• Consult with the physician/advanced practice provider or pharmacy to confirm medications prescribed.
  
• Oversee therapeutic injection of medication (subcutaneous or intramuscular).
  
• Monitor lab levels including consultation with physicians/advanced practice providers, clients, and clinical staff.
  
• Coordinate medication needs with pharmacies, clients/patients, and families, including the use of indigent drug programs.
  
• Monitor medication side-effects including the use of standardized evaluations.
  
• Monitor physician orders for treatment modifications requiring client/patient education.
  
• Assists Physician/Advanced Practice Provider with client/patient exams.
  
• Sets up and draws any necessary labs and performs any special procedures as requested by the Physician/Advanced Practice Provider.
  
• Complete all required documentation in a timely manner as indicated in company policies and procedures.
  
• Demonstrate interest in long term and short term goals and objectives of the company.
  
• Other duties as assigned by program leadership.
  

• Capable of communicating ideas clearly and effectively.
  
• Demonstrate the ability to operate a computer and various software applications.
  
• Demonstrates good judgment and discernment in dealing with people.
  
• Ability to work with information in a confidential manner.
  
• Demonstrated strong time management skills demonstrating the ability to complete all required paperwork in a timely manner as well as manage multiple tasks.
  
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain effective communications and working relationships with other associates, clients, family members, outside entities and the general public.
  
• Demonstrated ability to maintain a positive attitude in the work environment.
  
• Flexible, versatile and comfortable in a rapidly changing environment while maintaining effectiveness and efficiency.
  
• Understands how to work with people of various socio-economic status with dignity
  
• Demonstrate ability to work with individuals experiencing behavioral health crises, ability to maintain calm and professionalism in crisis situations.
  
• Thorough knowledge of principles, theories, and practices of nursing to mental health services and/or substance abuse.
  
• Knowledge of the policies, procedures, and regulations of the program to which the employee is assigned.
  
• Detailed knowledge of information and techniques needed to rehabilitate physical and mental ailments and provide alternative treatments.
  
• Aptitudes to develop, coordinate, and evaluate services within assigned program responsibilities.
  
• Effectively apply techniques of a complex nature to make a decision or solve a problem by using logic to identify key facts, explore alternatives, and propose quality Solutions.
  
• Ability to read & interpret documents such as lab results, notes & documents within an electronic health record, safety rules, operating & maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
  
• Ability to write routine reports & correspondence clearly & effectively via multiple methods, in various platforms. Communicates effectively & therapeutically to clients, family members, employees, & other contacts within the community in-person, via telephone, and via video conferencing.
  

• Current Registered Nurse licensed in the state of practice
  
  • Must be willing to become licensed in additional states, other than the state currently licensed in. Must be willing and comfortable with providing telehealth services to the individuals we serve.
    
• FQHC: BCLS certification required, ACLS certification preferred.
  

• None
  

• Successful completion of background check including criminal record, driving record, abuse/neglect and fingerprint check.
  
• Completion of New Hire Orientation at the beginning of employment.
  
• All training requirements including Relias at the beginning of employment and annually thereafter.
  
• Current driver's license, acceptable driving record and current auto insurance.