Registered Nurse 2
About The Position
Imperial Calcasieu Human Services Authority (ImCal HSA) exists so that citizens with mental health, addiction, and developmental challenges residing in the parishes of Allen, Beauregard, Calcasieu, Cameron, and Jefferson Davis are empowered and self-determination is valued, such that individuals live a satisfying, hopeful, and contributing life. We're looking for a Registered Nurse to join our MAT Urgent Care Clinic at our Lake Charles location. Our Behavioral Health Services division provides comprehensive and coordinated outpatient services to individuals with mental illness and/or an addictive disorder (alcohol, drugs, or gambling) for both adults and children.
Requirements
- Possession of a current Louisiana Registered Nurse license or a temporary permit or multi-state license issued by a Nursing Licensure Compact (NLC/eNLC) state to practice as a registered nurse.
- One year of experience as a licensed registered nurse; OR A bachelor's degree in nursing; OR A master's degree in nursing or public health.
Responsibilities
- Participates in the planning, implementation, monitoring, evaluation, and performance improvement of the Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) Urgent Care Program.
- Coordinates and manages Nursing equipment/supply needs, consultation needs.
- Develops and implements nursing protocol, policies, and procedures that relate to the provision of quality Nursing Services for the MAT Urgent Care.
- Coordinates and participates in Quality Assurance measures that relate to the Nursing Services function within the program.
- Conduct nursing assessments.
- Provide verbal order protocol in collaboration with credentialed prescribers.
- Call in medication refills and working with pharmacies regarding prior authorization.
- Administer injections.
- Monitor medications.
- Conduct urine drug and pregnancy screens.
- Measure vital signs, weight, height, BMI, pulse, temperature.
- Provide medication education and other pertinent health-related education.
- Refer clients to appropriate community health care providers as needed.
- Respond to medical emergencies.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
