POSITION SUMMARY : A Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for providing basic medical attention to clients at Isaiah House and assessing their wellbeing as part of a larger medical team.
Duties include checking vital signs, recording a patient's medical history, assisting patients with the health of clients, and other duties as assigned.
JOB SPECIFIC FUNCTIONS :
- Perform new client medical evaluations and assign treatment plans per protocol.
- Evaluate new clients as needed for medical problems or treatment needs.
- Perform ongoing evaluation and implementation of treatment plans during initial detoxification period.
- Communicate with the providers regarding client needs and adjustments in the treatment plan.
- Perform education and support activities with clients regarding medical problems or health maintenance.
- Participate in policy / procedural development and implementation.
- Ordering medications on behalf of providers.
- Assist in self-administration of medications.
- Assist in medical room procedures.
- Be well versed in all rules, policies, and procedures and successfully completes relevant competencies.
- Ensure that Medical Rooms are clean and stocked.
- Ensure that first aid supplies are available and stocked in all med rooms.
- Filing of medical papers for current and past clients.
- Schedule medical, dental, and specialty appointments after consulting with Logistics
- Prepare necessary information prior to client's medical appointments.
- Request medical records from all appointments with an outside provider through appropriate personnel.
- Performance of daily tasks and monthly audits as related to treatment room policies for such.
- Monitoring of those who are complaining of illness- vital signs, symptoms and reporting to the provider for treatment direction.
- Complete ASAMs in conjunction with therapists.
- Notify emergency contacts in the event of emergency situations and document communication.
- Track and keep up with medication ordering for clients on MAT.
- Prepare necessary paperwork for specialty medications from specialty pharmacies.
- Take calls from family members of clients.
- Collaborate with therapists on client's treatment.
- Administer specialty injections that must be given by healthcare personnel.
- Ensure proper documentation in EHR, Kipu.
- Perform chart audits.
- Ability to determine if a medical emergency exists and to take appropriate action, when necessary.
- Knowledge of emergency procedures used in case of alcohol and / or drug overdose.
- Maintain a positive, professional attitude towards clients, staff, volunteers, and students.
Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS :
- Must have a minimum Associate Degree, Bachelor's Degree is preferable.
- Should possess a current, valid, and unrestricted license in the State of Kentucky.
- No minimum experience required.
- Prefer knowledge of recovery, mental health and other co-occurring disorders and experience in working with addiction in a residential and / or intensive outpatient milieu.
- Prefer experience in crisis intervention and conflict resolution skills.
- Ability to work in a fast paced, dynamic, fluid, and stressful environment.
- Possess a valid Kentucky driver's license.
- Reports to : Medical office Supervisor, Lead RN, APRNs, and VP of Clinical Operations
SKILL SETS : Problem solving, decision-making, flexibility, adaptability, multi-tasking, collaborative, communication, compassion.
PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS : sitting, standing, walking, lifting, carrying
MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS :
- Adheres to Isaiah House policies and procedures.
- Attends mandatory in-services and other training / educational programs as required.
Salary Description
$32-$37 / hour
30+ days ago