Registered Nurse- Lancaster, OH

This position is located in Lancaster, OH but will need to travel to the Columbus office once a month. 

Hours are Monday- Friday- 8 am- 4:30 pm

 Essential Functions: 

• Demonstrate the values and guiding principles of OhioGuidestone, performing with the highest standards of excellence, integrity and ethics.

• Update and maintain client charts

• Provide diagnostic tests as directed and/or needed

• Establish and maintain an open line of communication with all therapists, program managers, and off campus programs

• Provides ongoing education for infectious disease, Hepatitis, vitals, and medications for employees

• Attend nursing meetings as scheduled

• Carry out orders as received from doctors and/or nurse practitioners

• Monitor height, weight, blood pressure, and pulse of clients and reports to doctors and/or nurse practitioners

• May be involved in the planning, organization, and implementation of special events, specific projects, or program changes

• Demonstrate positive leadership, promote a team-based work environment and a culture of belonging.

• Exhibit positivity, flexibility and a willingness to take on new responsibilities as requested or required.

• Present the Agency in the most positive light with all internal and external contacts. 

For Outpatient Treatment staff nurse: 

• Complete prior authorizations for medication and return phone calls to clients/families prior to end of shift

• Coordinate the medical portion of client care while receiving services at OhioGuidestone

• Complete nursing assessments for clients

• Assist with referrals for clients to see health care professionals

• Rotate shift or site as need based on staffing needs

• Provides ongoing education on mental health diagnosis and medications 

 

Education & Experience: 

• Associate’s degree in Nursing required; Bachelor’s degree in Nursing preferred

• Valid State of Ohio Registered Nursing License required

• Experience and/or knowledge with mental health and substance abuse within children, adolescents and adult population preferred 

• Outpatient office experience recommended 

 

Qualifications: 

• Mission driven; strong desire to make an impact

• Effective interpersonal skills; able to speak effectively with individuals and/or groups of people

• Ability to customarily and regularly exercise discretion and good professional judgment

• Flexible; able to work days, evenings, and/or weekends, as desired to meet the needs of clients 

• Strong organizational skills; able to handle multiple priorities with strict attention to detail and perform work independently.

• Ability to maintain relevant, timely documentation as required.

• Effective computer literacy skills, including Windows applications, Microsoft Office Suite, and electronic health records, etc. 

• Must be able to access work locations, offices, and homes as necessary, which may include ascending/descending stairs. 

• Possess a valid Ohio Driver’s License with a safe driving record and valid insurance.

• Successfully complete pre-employment screenings, including drug tests, background checks, and any other required assessments, such as a physical examination and TB test.