Nurse

Virginia Home For Boys and Girls

42d

About The Position

The Nurse serves as part of a team providing medical and health services to clients. They serve as the acting nurse for VHBG’s contractual psychiatrist and manages all related duties and documentation. As needed, the nurse assesses client health problems and needs and provides training and coaching to direct care staff. May advise clients on health maintenance and disease prevention. License required.

Requirements

• Must be a Registered Nurse licensed in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
• Must possess thorough knowledge of local medical services and ability to use these services.
• Must have a valid driver's license with acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Assists with psychiatric services provision, record keeping and writing of orders or prescriptions
• Ensures standing orders are current and maintained for OTC medications
• Monitors EMAR for missed medications and exceptions daily. Contacts GHMs to complete necessary related reports.
• Receives narcotic count sheets upon completion of medication and stores documentation.
• Disposes of narcotics/monitors return of unused medications to pharmacy, if not disposed of in Stericyle
• Orders medication and regulates their distribution
• Maintains an inventory of non-prescription medication, personal protection and first aid supplies agency-wide.
• Leads staff training on health and medical issues as directed, including CPR and MATY
• Conducts TB screening for clients and staff
• Receives medication deliveries from pharmacy and delivers to GC Homes
• Serves as nurse for students attending John G. Wood School
• Orders lab work and drug screens as needed for clients.
• Maintains clean work area
• Assesses the health needs of clients (minor injuries), provides care if appropriate, and makes referrals as needed.
• Maintains daily clinic and historic medical records and prepares other required reports.
• Serves as the primary health care consultant and expert on treatment teams.
• Champion for Employee Wellness, particularly in regard to outbreaks or epidemic related issues and communication
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor

Benefits

• VHBG will provide you a hiring bonus of $500 on your second paycheck and then a retention bonus of $1,500 on the first paycheck following your first year anniversary. If your employment with VHBG is ended for any reason prior to six months of employment, the first installment will be recouped in your final paycheck.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed