Registered Nurse - Triage

Brightli • Indianapolis, IN

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) position is responsible for providing nursing services to clients/patients in a variety of settings to include but not limited to: residential care facilities, behavioral health programs, substance use disorder treatment programs, crisis centers, outpatient and/or primary medical care clinics or in the community within client/patient homes. The role involves performing nursing assessments, evaluating client physical condition, completing screenings, recording medical histories and vital signs, and coordinating action plans. The RN will monitor client health status, work with treatment teams, and create action plans based on physical and mental health needs. Responsibilities also include overseeing infectious disease control, client hygiene, and health issues under nursing leadership supervision. The position requires providing disease prevention, risk reduction, and health education, arranging medical appointments, managing medical emergencies, and consulting with physicians or advanced practice providers. Additionally, the RN will arrange or monitor special dietary needs, review medication requirements with clients, administer and oversee medication administration, monitor medication compliance, consult on prescribed medications, oversee therapeutic injections, monitor lab levels, and coordinate medication needs with pharmacies and clients. The role involves monitoring medication side-effects and physician orders, assisting with client exams, setting up labs, performing special procedures, and completing all required documentation in a timely manner. The RN is expected to demonstrate interest in the company's long and short-term goals and perform other duties as assigned by program leadership.

Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse licensed in the state of practice
• Must be willing to become licensed in additional states, other than the state currently licensed in.
• Must be willing and comfortable with providing telehealth services to the individuals we serve.
• FQHC: BCLS certification required, ACLS certification preferred.
• Successful completion of background check including criminal record, driving record, abuse/neglect and fingerprint check.
• Completion of New Hire Orientation at the beginning of employment.
• All training requirements including Relias at the beginning of employment and annually thereafter.
• Current driver’s license, acceptable driving record and current auto insurance.

Nice To Haves

• ACLS certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Perform all appropriate nursing assessments per service line requirements, utilizing a high level of clinical competence.
• Evaluate the client/patient’s physical condition and the need for services.
• Complete required screenings, record the client/patient’s initial medical histories and vital signs; coordinate any required action planning based on results.
• Monitor the health status of the client/patient during services provided.
• Work with the treatment team to coordinate care based on client/patient needs.
• Create action plans for client/patient based on physical and mental health in regards to treatment needs.
• Oversee infectious disease control, client/patient hygiene, and related client & facility health issues, under the supervision of nursing leadership.
• Provide disease prevention, risk reduction and other health education as needed.
• Arrange medical appointments for client/patients dealing with medical conditions that occur during treatment and manage medical emergencies, such as accidental injuries and/or drug reactions.
• Consult with a physician/advanced practice provider as necessary or advocate for medical services through managed care organizations.
• Arrange or monitor special dietary needs for medical conditions.
• Review medication requirements with clients/patients, educating the client and guardian (if necessary) about the benefits of taking prescribed medications as prescribed.
• Administer and oversee administration of medications via various methods according to service line requirements; Monitor medication compliance in regard to State Regulatory standards.
• Consult with the physician/advanced practice provider or pharmacy to confirm medications prescribed.
• Oversee therapeutic injection of medication (subcutaneous or intramuscular).
• Monitor lab levels including consultation with physicians/advanced practice providers, clients, and clinical staff.
• Coordinate medication needs with pharmacies, clients/patients, and families, including the use of indigent drug programs.
• Monitor medication side-effects including the use of standardized evaluations.
• Monitor physician orders for treatment modifications requiring client/patient education.
• Assists Physician/Advanced Practice Provider with client/patient exams.
• Sets up and draws any necessary labs and performs any special procedures as requested by the Physician/Advanced Practice Provider.
• Complete all required documentation in a timely manner as indicated in company policies and procedures.
• Demonstrate interest in long term and short term goals and objectives of the company.
• Other duties as assigned by program leadership.

Benefits

• Paid time off: full-time employees receive an attractive time off package to balance your work and personal life
• Employee benefits package: full-time employees receive health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more
• Top-notch training: initial, ongoing, comprehensive, and supportive
• Career mobility: advancement opportunities/promoting from within
• Welcoming, warm, supportive: a work culture & environment that promotes your well-being, values you as human being, and encourages your health and happiness

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level