Nurse

Summary:  

The Nurse plays a critical role in delivering high-quality healthcare by conducting health appraisals, monitoring client conditions, and assisting in treatment plans as directed by nurse practitioners and physicians. This position requires a compassionate approach to patient care, ensuring that clients receive comprehensive support in managing their physical health within the psychiatric specialty framework. 

Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Complete health appraisals on clients upon admission and regularly throughout their course of care. 

• Assist nurse practitioners and physicians as necessary to support effective patient outcomes. 

• Evaluate, observe, and assess clients' physical conditions to identify health needs. 

• Assist clients with treatment plans prescribed by nurse practitioners and/or physicians. 

• Administer and monitor medications according to prescribed guidelines. 

• Monitor client vitals and take prompt action as needed. 

• Educate clients on prescribed medications, physical health, nutrition, and self-care practices. 

• Coordinate care and services with pharmacies, other physicians, or referring agencies on behalf of clients. 

• Respond promptly to nurse practitioner and physician orders. 

• Communicate prescribed services and status updates to clients and their families in a timely manner. 

• Participate in client care team meetings to enhance collaborative treatment efforts. 

• Maintain accurate and timely records of medications prescribed and client interactions. 

• Complete release forms or other medical paperwork as requested. 

• Assist with medication refills on behalf of nurse practitioners or physicians. 

• Ensure all client documentation is completed accurately and in a timely fashion. 

Supervision Given:  

This position does not supervise any staff. 

Supervision Received:  

The Registered Nurse reports to the Operations Manager 

Qualifications: 

• Current RN or LPN Licensure in the state of Service Provision 

• BLS Certification. 

Education: 

• A degree in Nursing from an accredited educational institution is required. 

Certification: 

• Individual NPI Number and Medicaid Provider Number will be required to start work (instructions on how to apply will be provided). 

Experience: 

• Prior experience in a clinical setting, preferably in psychiatric nursing, is advantageous. 

Physical Effort: 

• Requires the ability to sit, stand, and move about the clinic setting as needed; some lifting may be required. 

Background: 

• All applicants must submit to and pass a background check prior to hire. 

Schedule: 

• Flexible scheduling depending on agency needs, typical of a contract position. 

Benefits: 

• 1099 /Contract position does not have benefits associated. 

Work Location: 

• One location / Hybrid with approval