REGISTERED NURSE

Apis Services Inc • Bethlehem, PA

25d

About The Position

The Registered Nurse is responsible for overseeing all aspects of medical care for those individuals for whom RHD provides services.

Requirements

• Current PA RN/LPN licensure
• Current CPR/First Aid certification
• Valid Driver’s License
• Act 33/34 clearances
• FBI clearance as needed
• All trainings required by licensure
• Must complete a Physical, TB test, and Hep B titer.
• Proficient use of computers, mobile devices, and agency software.
• Business use of company equipment including telephone and vehicle.
• Medium: exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects.
• Stand/Sit (stationary)
• Walk
• Use hands/fingers
• Climb (stairs/ladders)
• Talk/Hear
• See
• Push/Pull
• Repetitive Motion
• Reach (high/low)
• Kneel/Stoop/Crouch/Crawl

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Behavioral Health/Criminal Justice preferred

Responsibilities

• Complete daily mental status exams on 6–12 residents.
• Complete narcotic counts at the beginning and end of shift.
• Administer medication via the medication administration record.
• Identify early signs of psychiatric relapse, medication side effects, or medical issues.
• Maintain detailed nursing notes in EMR/charting.
• Document progress toward treatment plan goals.
• Ensure compliance with state regulations, Joint Commission, and organizational policy.
• Lead response to psychiatric or medical emergencies.
• Make patient appointments and assist in transportation when needed.
• Collaborate on Personal Recovery Plans which emphasize residents’ strengths and needs.
• Engage with residents regularly to note changes that may impact the recovery plan.
• Participate in program milieu.
• Attend and/or facilitate educational groups and meetings.
• Provide education to support residents in understanding medication management.
• Provide education to support residents in understanding daily health and wellness needs.
• Complete assessments/physicals within regulatory time frames.
• Ensure residents’ prescriptions are current and collaborate with MD as needed.
• Coordinate medications and health needs with the program Psychiatrist.
• Maintain electronic medication administration record (eMAR).
• Monitor the administration of all medications.
• Assist residents with scheduling medical appointments and follow up on recommendations.
• Coordinate physical healthcare with Primary Care Physicians and specialists.
• Document educational groups and other resident contact.
• Participate in case consultations, staff meetings, and supervision as assigned.
• Attend training as required by RHD and licensing bodies.
• Perform duties as assigned by director to ensure continuity of care.
• Patient Care: RNs assess patient health, develop care plans, and implement nursing interventions to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
• Medication Administration: Administer medications and monitor patients for side effects and reactions, ensuring adherence to prescribed treatment plans.
• Collaboration: Work closely with physicians and other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care and communicate updates regarding patient conditions.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate and complete patient records, documenting vital signs, symptoms, and changes in patient conditions.
• Patient Education: Educate patients about health conditions, treatment options, and self-care strategies to promote recovery and wellness through individual and group sessions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees