Clinic Nurse LPN/RN - Overnight BCC(Full Time)

About this role

Job Description: 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.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: • 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. 

Experience and Education Qualifications: • 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.

Supervisory Requirements: • None

Employment Requirements: • 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 requirement

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