Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse - Tucson, AZ (Desert Rose-ACT)

Intermountain Centers•Tucson, AZ

About The Position

GENERAL SUMMARY: Under the direction of the Medical Director and Program Director, the LPN or RN performs tasks in providing clinical services to all behavioral health members. Provides appropriate medical services and support as directed. LPN JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: Collaborates with prescribing clinicians and clinical staff to promote member Recovery. Completes appropriate medical procedures and makes necessary referrals. Coordinates medical care with primary physician and other health care providers. Observes members’ behavior patterns and medical symptoms related to treatment. Report assessment to prescribing clinician or clinical staff for follow-up. Provides medication delivery as ordered by prescribing clinician or other health care provider. Completes necessary charting and record keeping in accordance with agency and funding source requirements. Coordinates and/or provides education specific to identified medical needs. Provides nutritional advising and support. Attends and participates in appropriate meetings, and clinical staffing. Administers injections to members when prescribed. Performs other related duties in accordance with agency growth and changes. Coordinates care for wellness members, teach wellness classes, and provides support to wellness team. Collaborates with director of nursing on referrals to wellness program. Responsible for following any policies, procedures, and controls established by the organization, the HIPAA Privacy Officer, and/or the HIPAA Security Officer regarding access to, protection of, and the use of the PHI. Performs other related duties as assigned or necessary as they relate to the general nature of the position. RN JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: Performs nursing skills including but not limited to vital signs monitoring, timely medication administration as ordered per provider, wound care, nursing assessments, and providing full support and assistance during all phases of the treatment programs. Makes independently appropriate, sound, critical decisions under extreme stress and in emergency situations. Informs Executive Level officers of sentinel events occurring within the company. Works in close collaboration with other medical services staff members and management of to develop clear processes for medication services and physical health integration to ensure the highest level of quality care for patients. Prepares professional reports on such matters as; services offered, program, personnel, and other aspects of the company’s operations. Researches and compiles statistical data. Maintains records and reports utilizing a computer and related software. Provides injections to patients as needed clearly documenting information in patient’s medical record and following best practices. Researches, recommends, develops, and enforces appropriate procedures, policies, and techniques to be used in routine operations, emergency operations, and prevention activities. Provide training and materials for staff on effective methods working with patients considering needs for medication and physical health. Act as liaison for Executive Leadership providing guidance on practices and needs regarding physical health integration. Maintains knowledge of agency rules, regulations and standards. Ability to perform the technical operations within the department and specifically as they relate to Telemedicine. Researches and recommends amendments and solutions to technical problems as appropriate. Manages and ensures that all facility infrastructures are properly maintained. Develops and delivers company presentations to the staff, and community groups and represents the company on various community and other agency committees as required. Provides oversight to Physician Extenders and Prescribers to ensure medications and treatments are correctly administered and delivered as indicated. Responsible for following any policies, procedures, and controls established by the organization, the HIPAA Privacy Officer, and/or the HIPAA Security Officer regarding access to, protection of, and the use of the PHI. Performs other duties as assigned or necessary as they relate to the general nature of the position.

Requirements

Completion of nursing training from an accredited school of nursing.
(2) years of experience working as an LPN required.
Must have previous experience with Electronic Health Records (EHR) systems.
Current, active, and unrestricted license in the state of AZ as a License Practical Nurse (LPN).
Two (2) years of nursing experience.
Current Unencumbered RN Licensure in Arizona
Minimum 18 years of age.
DPS Level I fingerprint clearance (must possess upon hire and maintain throughout employment).
CPR, First Aid, AED certification, if required (must possess upon hire and maintain throughout employment).
Current, valid Arizona Driver’s License and 39-month Motor Vehicle Report and proof of vehicle registration liability insurance to meet insurance requirements, if required.
Initial current negative TB test result, if required (Employer provides).

Responsibilities

Collaborates with prescribing clinicians and clinical staff to promote member Recovery.
Completes appropriate medical procedures and makes necessary referrals.
Coordinates medical care with primary physician and other health care providers.
Observes members’ behavior patterns and medical symptoms related to treatment.
Report assessment to prescribing clinician or clinical staff for follow-up.
Provides medication delivery as ordered by prescribing clinician or other health care provider.
Completes necessary charting and record keeping in accordance with agency and funding source requirements.
Coordinates and/or provides education specific to identified medical needs.
Provides nutritional advising and support.
Attends and participates in appropriate meetings, and clinical staffing.
Administers injections to members when prescribed.
Performs other related duties in accordance with agency growth and changes.
Coordinates care for wellness members, teach wellness classes, and provides support to wellness team.
Collaborates with director of nursing on referrals to wellness program.
Responsible for following any policies, procedures, and controls established by the organization, the HIPAA Privacy Officer, and/or the HIPAA Security Officer regarding access to, protection of, and the use of the PHI.
Performs other related duties as assigned or necessary as they relate to the general nature of the position.
Performs nursing skills including but not limited to vital signs monitoring, timely medication administration as ordered per provider, wound care, nursing assessments, and providing full support and assistance during all phases of the treatment programs.
Makes independently appropriate, sound, critical decisions under extreme stress and in emergency situations.
Informs Executive Level officers of sentinel events occurring within the company.
Works in close collaboration with other medical services staff members and management of to develop clear processes for medication services and physical health integration to ensure the highest level of quality care for patients.
Prepares professional reports on such matters as; services offered, program, personnel, and other aspects of the company’s operations.
Researches and compiles statistical data.
Maintains records and reports utilizing a computer and related software.
Provides injections to patients as needed clearly documenting information in patient’s medical record and following best practices.
Researches, recommends, develops, and enforces appropriate procedures, policies, and techniques to be used in routine operations, emergency operations, and prevention activities.
Provide training and materials for staff on effective methods working with patients considering needs for medication and physical health.
Act as liaison for Executive Leadership providing guidance on practices and needs regarding physical health integration.
Maintains knowledge of agency rules, regulations and standards.
Ability to perform the technical operations within the department and specifically as they relate to Telemedicine.
Researches and recommends amendments and solutions to technical problems as appropriate.
Manages and ensures that all facility infrastructures are properly maintained.
Develops and delivers company presentations to the staff, and community groups and represents the company on various community and other agency committees as required.
Provides oversight to Physician Extenders and Prescribers to ensure medications and treatments are correctly administered and delivered as indicated.