Registered Nurse (RN) 2p-10p 6920
About The Position
Text 6920 to 765-523-4622 to Quick Apply for this Registered Nurse (RN) opportunity! Focusing on Whole-Person Healthcare Meridian Health Services is a progressive healthcare organization that believes in treating the whole person integrating physical, mental and social well-being to help people achieve their optimum health. This approach connects treatments and doctors working together to heal both the body and mind for total well-being. Meridian Health Services is currently seeking a full time Registered Nurse to provide services in our Residential Substance Use Program located in West Lafayette, Indiana. This position works Monday through Friday 2pm - 10pm with an occasional Saturday rotation of a few hours.
Requirements
- Associates or Bachelor's degree in Nursing
- Non-probationary Indiana Licensed Registered Nurse required
Nice To Haves
- Two (2) years of substance use/psychiatric nursing experience preferred
Responsibilities
- Responds to requests from residents' concerning the effectiveness of medications, side-effects, special precautions or problems with medication and consults with medical staff as appropriate to provide directions on changes/modifications to the prescribed medication regimens.
- Phone in prescription orders to pharmacies as directed by medical staff.
- Review lab and test results, reporting concerns and abnormal results to medical staff.
- Obtain medical histories and do physical assessments as directed by medical staff. Including B/P, WS, Wt., and AIMS testing.
- Provide health screening as needed to direct residents' to needed medical care.
- Administer injectable medications as ordered by medical staff.
- Provide as needed, educational groups, and one-on-one teaching to residents' concerning psychotropic medications, diagnosis and health related issues.
- Participate in reviews and modifications of residents' services during treatment planning.
- Supervise medications using pre-packaged medication delivery system or weekly pill minders as determined by the physician.
- Assist with use of Patient Assistance Programs available through pharmaceutical companies.
- Utilize medication samples as prescribed and ordered by the physician.
- Oversee documentation in Medication Administration Record (MAR) and provide corrections as necessary.
- Assist with maintenance of employee health records, providing annual TB testing and Hepatitis B Vaccine.
- Function as a liaison with Emergency Room, Physician offices, pharmacies, and Meridian physician to clarify medication order, obtain proper prescriptions and obtain appointments as needed.
- Complete required clinical documents for review/approval by a member of the medical staff.
- Complete other documentation to ensure accurate and timely information for client and third-party billing.
Benefits
- Health, dental, vision plans
- Merit Based Compensation Plan
- Voluntary benefits, including critical illness, short term disability, etc.
- 401k with company contribution
- Generous PTO plan
- Wellness plan
- Life balance oriented organization
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
