Registered Nurse or LPN - Inpatient/Crisis, Weekdays First Shift

About the role

Manages a caseload of clients receiving medication services, maintains treatment planning and case reviews to determine medical treatment including after-care plans, and provides supervision to LPN, MA, and CNA team members as requested. Manages medical clinics to maximize efficiency and create a positive experience for clients.

Responsibilities

• Transcribes medical provider orders and obtains requested medical information pertaining to clients
• Completes medication administration ensuring accurate prescribed dosage and timely delivery, educating clients in management of side effects, and assisting preauthorization of prescriptions/medications from pharmacy
• Maintains accurate and timely documentation according to established standards for nursing practice
• Manages a caseload of clients receiving only medication services, when required
• Maintains treatment planning and case reviews to determine medical treatment, including after-care plans for clients completing treatment
• Attends and participates in staff meetings, treatment planning sessions, case conferences, supervisory meetings, and clinical seminars, providing information relating to medical care of the client
• Conducts case consultations with other agencies regarding programs and services offered, when requested
• Ensures adequate laboratory supplies, medical equipment, and medications are available to meet service demands and replenishes stock on a timely basis
• Administers pregnancy tests and drug screens on clients and documents results as needed
• Monitors medical equipment and testing per CLIA standards
• Conducts emergency evaluations of high-risk clients to determine level of treatment indicated and arranges for hospitalization, as needed
• Provides supervision, as requested, to LPN, MA, and CNA team members
• Manages the medical clinics to maximize efficiency and create a positive experience for clients

Qualifications

• Kentucky Registered Nursing license or Licensed Practical Nurse
• Two (2) years of Registered Nurse or LPN experience
• Graduation from an accredited program

Physical demands

• Occasional exposure to threat of bodily harm from clients and their families
• Routine but limited exposure to blood, body fluids or tissue
• Reliable transportation for frequent travel between work sites

Within the bounds of their respective job descriptions, all staff are expected to exercise principle-centered leadership, focused on customer service responsiveness, with a continuous quality improvement orientation. Additionally, all staff are expected to develop a working knowledge of and follow all policies and procedures related to safety management and other Joint Commission standards.

Time Type: Full time