RN Lead / Nurse Manager

Isaiah House•Lexington, KY

19d

About The Position

Perform intake assessments and assign treatment plans per protocol. Evaluate new clients as needed for medical problems or treatment needs. Perform ongoing evaluation and implementation of treatment plans during initial detoxification period. Communicate with the LIP regarding client needs and adjustments in the treatment plan. Perform education and support activities with clients regarding medical problems or health maintenance. Participate in policy/procedural development and implementation. Assist in preparing medication boxes for clients. Assist in medication room procedures, i.e. providing med boxes, over-the-counter medications or evaluation of medical needs. Be well versed in all rules, policies, and procedures and successfully completes relevant competencies. Ensure that Medical Rooms are clean and stocked. Ensure that first aid supplies are available and stocked in all med rooms and first aid kits on the premises. Filing of medical papers for current and past clients. Schedule medical appointments after consulting with House Management and keep appointment tracker up-to-date. Prepare necessary information, outside medical visit forms, papers/IDs/insurance cards prior to clients’ medical appointments. Request medical records from all appointments with an outside provider through appropriate personnel. Performance of daily tasks and monthly audits as related to treatment room policies for such. Monitoring of those who are complaining of illness- vital signs, symptoms and reporting to the LIP for treatment direction Direct oversight of nursing staff, including RNs, LPNs, and Medical Assistants.

Requirements

Must have a minimum Associate Degree, Bachelor’s Degree is preferable.
Must have manager experience or relevant leadership experience.
Should possess a current, valid, and unrestricted license in the State of Kentucky.
Possess a valid Kentucky driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

Prefer knowledge of recovery, mental health and other co-occurring disorders and experience in working with addiction in a residential and / or intensive outpatient milieu.
Prefer Experience in crisis intervention and conflict resolution skills.
Ability to work in a fast paced, dynamic, fluid and stressful environment.

Responsibilities

Perform intake assessments and assign treatment plans per protocol.
Evaluate new clients as needed for medical problems or treatment needs.
Perform ongoing evaluation and implementation of treatment plans during initial detoxification period.
Communicate with the LIP regarding client needs and adjustments in the treatment plan.
Perform education and support activities with clients regarding medical problems or health maintenance.
Participate in policy/procedural development and implementation.
Assist in preparing medication boxes for clients.
Assist in medication room procedures, i.e. providing med boxes, over-the-counter medications or evaluation of medical needs.
Be well versed in all rules, policies, and procedures and successfully completes relevant competencies.
Ensure that Medical Rooms are clean and stocked.
Ensure that first aid supplies are available and stocked in all med rooms and first aid kits on the premises.
Filing of medical papers for current and past clients.
Schedule medical appointments after consulting with House Management and keep appointment tracker up-to-date.
Prepare necessary information, outside medical visit forms, papers/IDs/insurance cards prior to clients’ medical appointments.
Request medical records from all appointments with an outside provider through appropriate personnel.
Performance of daily tasks and monthly audits as related to treatment room policies for such.
Monitoring of those who are complaining of illness- vital signs, symptoms and reporting to the LIP for treatment direction
Direct oversight of nursing staff, including RNs, LPNs, and Medical Assistants.