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The Registered Nurse promotes the physical and mental health of clients in a residential treatment facility for youth ages 11 to 17. The position is a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team and assists clients with their health needs.
New Beginnings - Grants Pass, OR
Job Description
Primary Purpose: The Registered Nurse promotes the physical and mental health of clients. The position is a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team and assists clients with their health needs. The position coordinates and monitors medical services, including psychiatric and medication services, in compliance with the requirements of regulatory agencies and in response to individual client needs.
Education and Experience:
Registered Nurse degree, appropriate licensure, and certification.
Minimum Qualifications:
Provide proof of current, valid Oregon Driver's License (or if out-of-state will obtain Oregon license within 30 days), comprehensive automobile insurance (if applicable) and a safe driving record (minimum of 3 yrs.) to use company or personal vehicle for required duties.
Successfully pass a Criminal Background Check and Medicaid Fraud Check.
Obtain and maintain current Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) Certification and demonstrate proficiency in TCI Certification procedures.
Obtain and maintain current First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification and Food Handlers Card.
Obtain and maintain National Provider Identification (NPI) number and credentialing application process.
Essential Duties, Responsibilities and Core competencies:
Deliver and coordinate physical health and psychiatric services for youth, young adults and families.
Work with Utilization Manager to coordinate care by communicating with insurance companies, pharmacies, physical health providers, and other agencies to ensure that the youth's needs are met.
Establish rapport by demonstrating and maintaining clear, consistent, appropriate, and therapeutic boundaries.
Demonstrate alignment with the clinical philosophy and mission of the agency in interactions with youth and young adults, families, staff, and community partners.
Demonstrate knowledge of and be able to efficiently access community resources, support services and referral systems for treatment and discharge planning.
Concisely and thoroughly document clinical information. Provide timely accurate documentation to meet billing requirements. Must adhere to OAR and standards of care.
Review all pertinent health information documentation prior to admission of youth and work with treatment team to ensure plans for health and safety as needed.
Oversee the medication administration process including auditing records and providing coaching and training regarding medication administration.
Follow up on physician and psychiatric orders.
Communicate all youth medical issues to Medical Assistant in a timely manner.
Collaborate staff in developing policies and/or procedures related to health care/safety issues.
Conduct trainings for RTH's and staff to meet OAR standard as needed.
Oversee evaluations and documentation of all medical assessments according to guidelines and Oregon Administrative Rule.
Assist youth in self-administration of medication when on-site during shift, and document according to agency policy and guideline as needed.
Perform on-call duties as required.
Abide by ethical codes, mission, values, and professional standards, including confidentiality.
Actively utilize, reference, and follow agency policies and procedures.
Present a positive attitude, professional demeanor and demonstrated respect with youth, families, staff, visitors, and community partners.
Perform all work tasks in a proper and safe manner per established policies, procedures and guidelines to prevent unnecessary injury, time loss and agency expense.
Comply with all federal, state and agency health and safety reporting requirements.
Benefits: 2.4 weeks paid time-off, 1 week of paid sick-time the first year of employment, 6 paid holidays per year, health, vision and dental insurance, 401k with up to 6% employer contribution. Agency is qualified for federal student aid public service loan forgiveness program.
While we sincerely appreciate all applications, only those candidates who meet minimum qualifications and are selected for an interview will be contacted.
Please note the selected candidate will be required to submit to a Background and Medicaid fraud check as well as a safe driving check in order to operate agency vehicles.
EEO Employer/Veterans/Disabled
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Vacancy caducado!