Registered Nurse (RN) - Community Living

Behavioral Health Allies•Kansas City, MO

7d•$75,000

About The Position

Find Meaning, Opportunity, and Growth Here : A career at Behavioral Health Allies (BHA) can open the door to a new chapter in your life — filled with meaning, opportunities, and growth. From our flexible scheduling options to our mission and values-based team culture, we offer positions with purpose. Why Choose BHA? · Employee-centric culture that prioritizes the well-being and development of its employees · Comprehensive training and support · Focus on collaboration and teamwork · Commitment to growth and opportunities for advancement · Competitive salary and benefits, including 2P Incentive Plan · Meaningful service and advocacy work with regional leader in behavioral health POSITION SUMMARY: At BHA, the Registered Nurse (RN) performs community health nursing services in the group homes; and to provide client centered counseling, education and information concerning all medical care. You will support the Residential/Group Homes in addition to other divisions within Behavioral Health Allies. JOB TYPE Full-time, Flexible Hours! ASK ABOUT OUR 2P PLAN Great things happen when talented professionals are supported to grow and develop. Our Premier Professionals (2P) Plan is our way of investing in you and building a bright future together. More than a tiered incentive plan, 2P grows with you. Elevate your career, advance professionally, and feel truly valued for your contributions. Offering special 2P bonuses paid out 2x a year. Find meaning, opportunity, growth, and more, as a 2P Professional with BHA.

Requirements

Must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing;
Must hold a current MO and KS state license and must maintain license renewal in accordance with the standards of the State Board of Nursing
Must be able to read, write, and speak English, as well as possess good verbal and written communication skills.
Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
CPR Certification - BLS

Nice To Haves

Prior Nurse education experience within behavioral health or group home settings is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide face-to-face evaluation with individuals in their home to include assessment of individual’s specific issues.
Review all medical charting and medical appointment summaries to ensure compliance with Department of Mental Health.
Review, analyze, and interpret lab results.
Ensure that the agency has a protocol established for necessary labs and follow-up.
Review on a minimum monthly basis of physician’s orders for physician signature, accuracy and staff compliance.
Review on a minimum monthly basis of the medication administration record (MAR) for accuracy (compare to orders) and employee compliance, medication labels, monitor for side effects, effectiveness, frequency of PRN use, drug storage of routine and PRN medications, and check for supporting diagnosis.
Review and closely monitor individual(s) weight, immunization records, bowel, vitals, blood sugar, dietary, fluids, seizure, menses, skin, range of motion, consultation reports, event reports for falls, injuries, PRN psychotropic meds and medication errors, hospitalization and ER reports, and significant change in behavior, etc.
Provide delegated nursing tasks/specialized instruction/supervision for the needs of the individual.
Keep accurate patient records; maintain confidentiality at all times.