Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse - Outpatient
Seven Counties Services•Louisville, KY
•Onsite
About The Position
This role involves administering and overseeing medications, monitoring clients' vital signs and physical health, maintaining accurate records, and educating clients on medication management. The position also includes transcribing medical orders, administering pregnancy tests and drug screens, managing medical inventory, scheduling appointments, and monitoring medical equipment. The nurse will participate in medication management clinics and ensure adherence to safety and quality standards.
Requirements
- Up to eighteen months of education or training beyond the high school level in nursing or related field of study.
- License for Practical Nursing in Commonwealth of Kentucky
- Graduation of an Accredited program
- Minimum 6-12 months nursing experience.
- Reliable transportation for frequent travel between work sites.
Responsibilities
- Administers and oversees self-administered and prescribed medications per established schedules as ordered.
- Monitors clients' vital signs and other physical health information, maintains accurate records reflecting the data, including general information relating to treatment results.
- Administers injectable medications, ensuring accurate prescribed dosage and timely delivery, educating clients in management of side effects, and obtaining preauthorization of prescriptions/medications from pharmacy, when needed.
- Completes and maintains accurate documentation relating to provision of care, medications, other client-related services, and advocacy, including staff notes, case reviews, letters, reports, etc.
- Maintains client medical record/charts relating to admissions and discharges.
- Transcribes medical provider orders and obtains requested medical information pertaining to clients.
- Administers pregnancy tests and drug screens on clients and documents results as needed.
- Maintains accurate inventory counts of all medicines and medical supplies and ensures adequate replacements are ordered on a timely basis.
- Schedules outside medical appointments for clients, as ordered by Medical provider.
- Monitors medical equipment and testing per CLIA standards.
- Participates on team with MD/APRN/RN to manage the flow of medication management clinics.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
