Registered Nurse

Job Description:

Job Title: Registered Nurse
Location: St. Louis, MO
Department: Clinical
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary:

The Registered Nurse (RN) position is responsible for providing nursing services to clients/patients in a variety of settings to include but not limited to residential care facilities, behavioral health programs, substance use disorder treatment programs, crisis centers, outpatient and/or primary medical care clinics or in the community within client/patient homes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform all appropriate nursing assessments per service line requirements, utilizing a high level of clinical competence.

• Evaluate the client/patient’s physical condition and the need for services.

• Complete required screenings, record the client/patient’s initial medical histories and vital signs; coordinate any required action planning based on results.

• Monitor the health status of the client/patient during services provided.

• Work with the treatment team to coordinate care based on client/patient needs.

• Create action plans for client/patient based on physical and mental health in regard to treatment needs.

• Oversee infectious disease control, client/patient hygiene, and related client & facility health issues, under the supervision of nursing leadership.

• Provide disease prevention, risk reduction and other health education as needed.

• Arrange medical appointments for client/patients dealing with medical conditions that occur during treatment and manage medical emergencies, such as accidental injuries and/or drug reactions.

• Consult with a physician/advanced practice provider as necessary or advocate for medical services through managed care organizations.

• Arrange or monitor special dietary needs for medical conditions.

• Review medication requirements with clients/patients, educating the client and guardian (if necessary) about the benefits of taking prescribed medications as prescribed. 

• Administer and oversee administration of medications via various methods according to service line requirements; Monitor medication compliance in regard to State Regulatory standards.

• Consult with the physician/advanced practice provider or pharmacy to confirm medications prescribed.

• Oversee therapeutic injection of medication (subcutaneous or intramuscular).

• Monitor lab levels including consultation with physicians/advanced practice providers, clients, and clinical staff.

• Coordinate medication needs with pharmacies, clients/patients, and families, including the use of indigent drug programs.

• Monitor medication side-effects including the use of standardized evaluations.

• Monitor physician orders for treatment modifications requiring client/patient education.

• Assists Physician/Advanced Practice Provider with client/patient exams.

• Sets up and draws any necessary labs and performs any special procedures as requested by the Physician/Advanced Practice Provider.

• Complete all required documentation in a timely manner as indicated in company policies and procedures.

• Demonstrate interest in long term and short-term goals and objectives of the company.

• Other duties as assigned by program leadership.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Capable of communicating ideas clearly and effectively.

• Demonstrate the ability to operate a computer and various software applications.

• Demonstrates good judgment and discernment in dealing with people.

• Ability to work with information in a confidential manner.

• Demonstrated strong time management skills demonstrating the ability to complete all required paperwork in a timely manner as well as manage multiple tasks.

• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain effective communications and working relationships with other associates, clients, family members, outside entities and the general public.

• Demonstrated ability to maintain a positive attitude in the work environment.

• Flexible, versatile and comfortable in a rapidly changing environment while maintaining effectiveness and efficiency.

• Understands how to work with people of various socio-economic status with dignity

• Demonstrate ability to work with individuals experiencing behavioral health crises, ability to maintain calm and professionalism in crisis situations.

• Thorough knowledge of principles, theories, and practices of nursing