Registered Nurse M-F, No Holidays or Weekends! Team Oriented!

New Vista of the Bluegrass Inc • Danville, KY

8h

About The Position

If you are mission driven and want to help the lives of people in your community, we have a place for you on our Team!

The Registered Nurse is responsible for conducting psychosocial assessments, assessing physical health needs, making appropriate referrals to community physicians; providing management and administration of medication in conjunction with the psychiatrist; providing a range of treatment, and support services.
The Registered Nurse is a positive team player that promotes a culture of inclusion and participation.

Requirements

• Associates Degree in Nursing
• Currently licensed by the Kentucky Board of Nursing
• Valid driver’s license, reliable operating transportation, and proof of current auto insurance

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

Responsibilities

• Conduct health and psychosocial assessments and assess the overall physical health of the client
• Complete all appropriate initial comprehensive assessments and ongoing review for scope of treatment
• Collaborate with treatment team in development and implementation of individual treatment plans addressing physical health issues and determining achievable goals
• Direct, coordinate, and provide support promoting client adherence with treatment plan
• Collaborate with health care providers
• Build and maintain networking relationships within the medical community and other available healthcare resources
• Facilitate and accompany clients to medical appointments and follow up visits
• Facilitate staff training regarding medication side effects and monitoring for psychiatric symptoms
• Provide mental and physical health, medication information and training to clients and their families
• Coordinate and provide leadership to the staff medication administration services
• Collaborate with team psychiatrist regarding assessment, treatment planning, medication issues, general healthcare concerns, medical and psychosocial approaches, and review progress and other treatment needs

What This Job Offers

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