RHC Registered Nurse (RN)

FCC Behavioral Health • Kennett, MO

8d

About The Position

The RHC Nurse works under the direction of the Physician Assistant and/or Nurse Practitioner and will assist with the coordination of the Clinic’s daily activities. The RHC Nurse also plans and manages patient care according to each patient’s needs.

Requirements

• LPN or RN with current MO license
• Two years nursing experience

Nice To Haves

• Experience with healthcare technology

Responsibilities

• Verify patient information by interviewing patient; recording medical history; confirming purpose of visit.
• Obtain patient vital signs and escort patients to examination rooms.
• Ensure hospital medical records, test results, current medication and dosages are available for the Physician or Nurse Practitioner for review.
• Administer injections of medications.
• Verify patient charts are updated promptly and accurately.
• Observe and records patients’ conditions and reactions to medications and treatments.
• Call-in prescriptions and refill medications as needed and directed by the Physician or Nurse Practitioner.
• Submit and ensure pre-certification for testing/medical services are completed in a timely manner.
• Adherence to all applicable evidence-based practice models.
• Orally communicate information effectively and accurately.
• Assure program operates within the constraints of the agency’s certification (CARF, DMH) standards and strategic plan related to clinical care.
• Abide by program and agency policies and procedures.
• Other job duties and special projects as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree