Registered Nurse (Behavioral Health Services)
About The Position
The Registered Nurse is responsible for ensuring that medical and physical health needs are met for clients in the Residential Treatment Program and coordinating medical care for Therapeutic Foster Care (TFC) and Behavioral Health Services Organization (BHSO) clients. The nurse provides medical consultation across programs, promotes a safe and therapeutic environment, maintains accurate documentation, and collaborates with clients, families, staff, medical providers, and pharmacies. For the Residential Treatment Program, the nurse coordinates medical, dental, vision, and psychiatric care; assists with appointments and transportation; administers or coordinates prescribed interventions; trains residential medication passers and monitors compliance; manages medication orders and records; provides health-related training; and maintains medical records and supplies. The role also contributes to treatment planning, crisis management, safety practices, and staff development. For TFC and BHSO programs, the nurse coordinates medical or requested psychiatric care with program staff and foster parents, completes initial health assessments for TFC clients when requested, coordinates prescribed medications and interventions, and maintains accurate electronic medical records. The position requires a Kentucky Registered Nurse license in good standing, at least two years of pediatric/adolescent mental health-related experience, and a current valid driver's license with an insurable driving record.
Requirements
- Registered Nurse with a Kentucky license in good standing.
- At least 2 years of pediatric/adolescent mental health-related experience.
- Valid and current driver's license with an insurable driving record.
- Maintain training requirements required by professional licensure or certification.
- Maintain SCM/Ukeru certification.
- Complete required staff development and training, including 16 hours of Safe Crisis Management.
- Demonstrate cultural sensitivity and responsiveness to individuals' racial, ethnic, and cultural needs.
- Demonstrate professional conduct, accountability, sound judgment, problem-solving, communication, collaboration, and time-management skills.
Responsibilities
- Ensure clinical practices follow Board of Nursing guidelines and provide appropriate client care.
- Help maintain a safe and therapeutic environment and provide non-judgmental, non-discriminatory care.
- Complete documentation in accordance with agency policies, procedures, licensing requirements, and COA standards.
- Provide medical consultation across programs, including emergency medical treatment to residents and children at the Child Development Center when on site.
- Serve as a liaison with medical providers and maintain professional relationships with community providers.
- Administer and record employee TB skin tests and drug screens when requested by Human Resources.
- Contribute to drafting and revising Health Office policies and procedures and attend Safety meetings as needed.
- Provide targeted psychoeducation to clients, foster families, and multidisciplinary staff.
- Coordinate medical, dental, vision, and follow-up appointments for Residential Treatment Program clients within required timeframes.
- Assist with transporting clients to medical appointments when needed.
- Coordinate with the on-site Physician/Psychiatrist on appointments, communication, supplies, documentation, and client medical needs.
- Carry out interventions ordered by the Physician/Psychiatrist accurately and in a timely manner.
- Collaborate with inpatient psychiatric providers and the treatment team to coordinate assessments for psychiatric hospitalization.
- Train residential medication passers and oversee staff compliance with medication administration guidelines.
- Identify and document medication discrepancies and notify parents or legal guardians of medication changes for Residential Program clients.
- Provide health, medical, and medication-related training to residents and staff, including annual reviews of children's health needs and organizational health and safety practices.
- Order, obtain, and verify prescribed medications through the contracted pharmacy; maintain a collaborative relationship with pharmacy staff and ensure safe disposal or return of unused medication.
- Prepare leave-of-absence materials for children off campus and prepare necessary items for client discharges.
- Inventory and order medical supplies with program staff.
- Participate in treatment planning and administrative meetings and maintain accurate medical records, including electronic updates to diagnoses and medications.
- Perform competently in crisis management, maintain SCM/Ukeru certification, and use those skills as needed to protect clients.
- Complete required staff development and training, including 16 hours of Safe Crisis Management training.
- Coordinate medical care for TFC clients with TFC staff and foster parents and coordinate psychiatric care for BHSO clients when requested.
- Complete initial health assessments for TFC clients when requested and within regulatory timeframes.
- Maintain accurate medical records for TFC and BHSO clients, including electronic medication lists and changes to diagnoses or medications.
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
