Registered Nurse PRN

Logan River Academy • Logan, UT

9d

About The Position

As a registered nurse for a residential treatment facility, you will be responsible for patient centered care and ensuring the safety & well-being of each resident. Distributing medication and ensuring the highest level of care. Key responsibilities: - Develop and implement nursing care plans for residents - Ensure compliance with all state and federal regulations regarding healthcare in an assisted living facility - Work with other departments within the facility to ensure seamless and efficient care for residents - Monitor and manage inventory for medical supplies and equipment - Act as a liaison between residents, families and healthcare providers - Maintain accurate and complete medical records for residents

Requirements

• Associates of Science in Nursing
• Current Registered Nurse license for the state of Utah
• Basic life support certification (BLS)
• NCI Non Crisis Intervention training will be provided
• Valid drivers license

Responsibilities

• Performs nursing assessments and evaluations on all clients upon admission.
• Examines clients when presenting with health issues to ensure proper and prompt medical care.
• Coordinates medical and dental interventions by scheduling and monitoring office visits.
• Communicates with families concerning medication changes, health issues, and medical treatment.
• Obtains necessary consents when appropriate.
• Coordinates medication acquisition, storage, and administration in compliance with laws and regulatory standards.
• Orders are emailed to parents in a timely manner, implemented correctly, and all paperwork appropriately updated.
• Have a reasonable understanding of the medications, what they are used for, possible side effects, and anticipated benefits (including time frames to see those benefits).
• Encourages clients to be compliant with their medication regimens, be aware of potential side effects without giving clients reasons to believe that they may/will experience them and not blame medications or give the clients excuses about the medications.
• If potential concerns arise, is discreet in front of the client, and offers to research concern.
• Orders lab work in a timely manner, according to policy, and report results to provider at LRA.
• Anticipates Schedule II prescriptions so that continuity of care is maintained. Close counting/monitoring to maintain honesty
• Properly prepares medication for client's visits and discharges so that continuity of care is maintained.
• Supports the provider at LRA by being prepared for, and attending, medication management and treatment team, and monitoring students day-to-day changes in behavior
• Manages concerns related to medication including insurance, previous providers, pharmacies, parents/guardians, and future providers, hospital admissions
• Build confidence in parents and clients about meds and potential benefits. Answer parental phone calls and emails with appropriate information, including research concerns if needed.
• Coordinates relationships with community-based providers and services.
• Participates in comprehensive treatment by working with the other members of the treatment team.
• Consults with physician and nurse practitioner regularly on client treatment plans.
• Provides in-service training to staff concerning medical and psychiatric nursing issues.
• Attends all necessary meetings.
• Ensures the nurses station and facility are stocked with necessary first-aid and treatment supplies.
• Personally, responds to direct requests or questions from clients or other customers in a timely manner. Listens carefully to clients and customers, probing to clarify their specific needs
• Keeps commitments extended to clients or customers.
• Collaborates with staff in department to continually improve service delivery or Academy operations.
• Demonstrates understanding how position supports the goals of the department and vision of the organization, including how it supports other departments and processes within the organization.
• Chart all findings and recommendations
• Analysis of all screenings and labs
• Monthly educational groups
• Wound care
• Other duties as directed by provider at LRA.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree