Registered Nurse Full time- Crisis Center
About The Position
This is a full-time Registered Nurse position for a Crisis Center, working the second shift, Monday through Friday, from 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM. The role involves transcribing medical orders, managing medication administration, maintaining accurate documentation, and potentially managing a caseload of clients receiving medication services. The nurse will participate in treatment planning, case reviews, and staff meetings, and will ensure the availability of medical supplies and equipment. Responsibilities also include conducting emergency evaluations, administering tests, monitoring medical equipment, and supervising LPN, MA, and CNA team members. The nurse will also manage medical clinics to ensure efficiency and a positive client experience. The position requires occasional exposure to threats of bodily harm and routine exposure to blood and body fluids. Reliable transportation is needed for travel between work sites.
Requirements
- Kentucky Registered Nursing license.
- One year of Registered Nurse experience.
- Graduation from an Accredited program.
Responsibilities
- Transcribes medical provider orders and obtains requested medical information pertaining to clients.
- Completes medication administration ensuring accurate prescribed dosage and timely delivery, educating clients in management of side effects, and assisting with preauthorization of prescriptions/medications from pharmacy.
- Maintains accurate & timely documentation, according to established standards for nursing practice.
- Manages a caseload of clients receiving only medication services, when required.
- Maintains treatment planning and case reviews to determine medical treatment, including after-care plans for clients completing treatment.
- Attends and participates in staff meetings, treatment planning sessions, case conferences, supervisory meetings, and clinical seminars, providing information relating to medical care of the client.
- Conducts case consultations with other agencies regarding programs and services offered, when requested.
- Ensures adequate laboratory supplies, medical equipment, and medications are available to meet service demands and replenishes stock on a timely basis.
- Administers pregnancy tests and drug screens on clients and documents results as needed.
- Monitors medical equipment and testing per CLIA standards.
- Conducts emergency evaluations of high-risk clients to determine level of treatment indicated and arranges for hospitalization, as needed.
- Provides supervision, as requested, to LPN, MA, and CNA team members.
- Manages the medical clinics to maximize efficiency and create a positive experience for clients.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
