Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse - Outpatient PRN

Seven Counties Services•Louisville, KY

About The Position

The Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse provides medication management and outpatient nursing support to clients. The position administers and oversees scheduled medications, monitors clients’ vital signs and other physical health information, and maintains accurate records regarding care and treatment results. It also supports medication clinics in collaboration with an MD, APRN, and RN. The role maintains client medical records, documents care and advocacy, transcribes provider orders, obtains medical information, conducts pregnancy tests and drug screens, tracks medications and supplies, schedules outside medical appointments as ordered, and monitors medical equipment and testing in accordance with CLIA standards. Staff may also be asked to perform other job-related tasks beyond those specifically listed. All staff are expected to demonstrate principle-centered leadership, customer-service responsiveness, continuous quality improvement, and knowledge of and compliance with safety and Joint Commission policies and standards.

Requirements

Up to eighteen months of education or training beyond high school in nursing or a related field.
License for Practical Nursing in the Commonwealth of Kentucky.
Graduation from an accredited program.
Minimum of 6–12 months of nursing experience.
Reliable transportation for frequent travel between work sites.

Responsibilities

Administer and oversee self-administered and prescribed medications according to established schedules and provider orders.
Monitor clients’ vital signs and other physical health information, and maintain accurate records, including information related to treatment results.
Administer injectable medications at the prescribed dosage and time, educate clients about managing side effects, and obtain pharmacy preauthorization for prescriptions or medications when needed.
Document care, medications, client-related services, and advocacy, including staff notes, case reviews, letters, and reports.
Maintain client medical records and charts related to admissions and discharges.
Transcribe medical provider orders and obtain requested medical information pertaining to clients.
Administer and document pregnancy tests and drug screens as needed.
Maintain accurate inventory counts of medicines and medical supplies and order replacements in a timely manner.
Schedule outside medical appointments for clients as ordered by a medical provider.
Monitor medical equipment and testing in accordance with CLIA standards.
Participate on a team with an MD, APRN, and RN to manage medication management clinic flow.
Follow policies and procedures related to safety management and Joint Commission standards, and contribute to customer service and continuous quality improvement.