Medical Registered Nurse

Description

POSITION SUMMARY:  A Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for providing basic medical attention to clients at Isaiah House and assessing their wellbeing as part of a larger medical team. Duties include checking vital signs, recording a patient’s medical history, assisting patients with the health of clients, and other duties as assigned.  

JOB SPECIFIC FUNCTIONS: 

• Perform new client medical evaluations 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 providers 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. 
• Ordering medications on behalf of providers. 
• Assist in self-administration of medications. 
• Assist in medical room procedures. 
• 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. 
• Filing of medical papers for current and past clients. 
• Schedule medical, dental, and specialty appointments after consulting with Logistics 
• Prepare necessary information prior to client’s 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 provider for treatment direction. 
• Complete ASAMs in conjunction with therapists. 
• Notify emergency contacts in the event of emergency situations and document communication. 
• Track and keep up with medication ordering for clients on MAT. 
• Prepare necessary paperwork for specialty medications from specialty pharmacies.  
• Take calls from family members of clients. 
• Collaborate with therapists on client’s treatment. 
• Administer specialty injections that must be given by healthcare personnel. 
• Ensure proper documentation in EHR, Kipu. 
• Perform chart audits. 
• Ability to determine if a medical emergency exists and to take appropriate action, when necessary. 
• Knowledge of emergency procedures used in case of alcohol and/or drug overdose. 
• Maintain a positive, professional attitude towards clients, staff, volunteers, and students. 

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:   

• Must have a minimum Associate Degree, Bachelor’s Degree is preferable. 
• Should possess a current, valid, and unrestricted license in the State of Kentucky. 
• No minimum experience required. 
• 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. 
• Possess a valid Kentucky driver’s license. 
• Reports to: Medical office Supervisor, Lead RN, APRNs, and VP of Clinical Operations 

SKILL SETS: Problem solving, decision-making, flexibility, adaptability, multi-tasking, collaborative, communication, compassion. 

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS:  sitting, standing, walking, lifting, carrying 

MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS: 

1. Adheres to Isaiah House policies and procedures. 
2. Attends mandatory in-services and other training/educational programs as required.