NURSE - SALARY
Apis Services Inc•Dover, DE
•$0 - $70,000•Hybrid
About The Position
The Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for coordinating and overseeing all aspects of healthcare services for individuals receiving support through the organization. The RN works as a member of a multidisciplinary team to promote health, wellness, recovery, and quality of life through comprehensive nursing care, health education, medication management, and coordination of medical and behavioral health services.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited professional nursing program (Associate Degree in Nursing, Diploma Nursing Program, or Bachelor of Science in Nursing).
- Current and unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the applicable state.
- Strong clinical assessment, nursing, and care coordination skills.
- Knowledge of medication administration, health monitoring, and integrated healthcare practices.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
- Excellent communication, organizational, and documentation skills.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
- Experience working in behavioral health, community health, substance use treatment, or recovery-oriented services.
Responsibilities
- Participate as an active member of a multidisciplinary team providing holistic, person-centered, and values-based services.
- Assess, monitor, and respond to new, ongoing, and emerging health concerns of individuals served.
- Evaluate medical care needs and identify services that support overall health and wellness.
- Coordinate care with physicians, prescribers, specialists, and other healthcare providers.
- Serve as a liaison between individuals, healthcare providers, family members, and community resources to ensure access to appropriate medical care and support services.
- Recommend health-related goals and interventions for inclusion in individualized recovery plans.
- Manage the ordering, delivery, storage, administration, and documentation of medications in accordance with organizational policies and program requirements.
- Administer medications, including intramuscular (IM) injections, as prescribed by authorized medical providers.
- Monitor vital signs, medication effectiveness, and adverse side effects, communicating findings to the treatment team as appropriate.
- Collaborate with individuals and treatment teams to improve medication adherence and treatment outcomes.
- Ensure individuals maintain prescribed medication schedules and receive necessary follow-up care.
- Conduct screenings and assessments using validated tools for depression, trauma, substance use, and criminal risk/needs factors.
- Complete assessments, progress notes, treatment contacts, recovery plans, and related clinical documentation within required timeframes.
- Utilize collaborative documentation practices and maintain accurate, timely, and confidential records.
- Ensure compliance with organizational, licensing, accreditation, funding source, and regulatory documentation requirements.
- Provide recovery-oriented nursing services that support evidence-based practices and person-centered treatment planning.
- Assist individuals in obtaining primary medical care, specialty care, and community resources that promote integrated physical and behavioral health.
- Work collaboratively with treatment teams to ensure individuals receive annual physical examinations, dental care, and preventive healthcare services.
- Meet established monthly service delivery and treatment contact requirements.
- Provide health education to individuals receiving services regarding wellness, medication management, chronic health conditions, and preventive care.
- Deliver training and consultation to staff regarding health-related issues and best practices in supporting individuals' medical needs.
- Promote health literacy and informed participation in treatment and recovery planning.
- Participate in an on-call rotation providing 24-hour emergency and crisis intervention support.
- Respond effectively to urgent medical, behavioral health, and crisis situations as required.
- Provide culturally responsive and individualized services that respect and support each person's unique background, experiences, and identity, including race, ethnicity, religion, disability, age, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, and national origin.
- Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Assistant Program Director or designated supervisor.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
