REGISTERED NURSE - HARMONY HOUSE

Each day at Volunteers of America, we strive to exemplify our foundational pillar of Servant Leadership and Cultural Values of Communication, Compassion, Integrity, Respect, and Excellence. We are committed to providing opportunities that help staff grow and enhance their skill sets through on-the-job training, professional development, coaching, and career pathways.

About the Role

Assists medical professionals in providing prescription services to the Volunteers of America Community to maintain mental wellness and coordinate treatment.

Responsibilities

• Administration of medication, as ordered and prescribed by the provider.
• Provides medication management services.
• Provides education regarding side effects and assesses effectiveness of medication.
• Notifies physician of side effects or other concerns and/or lack of effectiveness.
• Arranges medication refills, as ordered and prescribed.
• Promotes wellness and provides education about health issues.
• Develops and maintains positive working relationships with other community providers.
• Coordinates with other Volunteers of America staff and community providers in collaborative treatment.
• Prepares needed reports of treatment as requested.
• Maintains case records to reflect course of treatment.
• Adheres to Volunteers of America’s policies and procedures regarding proper documentation in the EHR and Dr’s First.
• Provides follow-up and aftercare planning services as needed.
• Provides program and case consultation and education services internally, as well as to other community groups and individuals.
• Participates in agency program development activities as needed.
• Attends staff meetings, supervisory conferences, and other activities as assigned by supervisory staff.
• Monitors lab reports and relays results to the physician, client, and therapist.
• Monitors vital signs, as ordered by the physician.
• May collaborate with the on-call therapist, in conjunction with the medical provider.
• Other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

Skills

• Ability to effectively work with a variety of computer software programs, including Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Desktop Publishing.
• Effective communication skills, both oral and written.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to successfully interact with clients and team members in a professional manner.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks concurrently.
• Demonstrate independent work initiative and sound judgment.
• Continuous demonstration of behaviors aligned with a posture of servant leadership and our cultural values.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with a Wyoming License.
• Bachelor's degree in nursing (preferred).

Work Environment

This job operates in an outpatient facility environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as laptop computers, photocopiers, and smartphones.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. The employee must be able to lift files, open filing cabinets, and bend or stand on a stool as necessary.

Schedule

This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are generally Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.

Travel

Some travel is required for this position.