RN or LPN AbbeHealth Clinic
RN or LPN AbbeHealth Clinic
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Why UnityPoint Health
Commitment to our Team Were proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Beckers Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.
Culture At UnityPoint Health you matter. Come for a fulfilling career and experience a culture guided by uncompromising values and an unwavering belief in doing whats right for the people we serve.
Benefits Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities no matter what life stage youre in.
- Caring is what we do and it starts with our team members: expect paid time off parental leave 401K matching and an employee recognition program as we support you both personally and professionally.
- You can only give your best when you feel your best and we help you live well with dental and health insurance paid holidays short and longterm disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your fourlegged family members to give you peace of mind.
- We strive to make things easier and more personal in health care to set us apart from the rest and you can experience that commitment through early access to earned wages with Daily Pay a tuition reimbursement program designed to help you further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family in the way that works for you.
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Development We believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is an essential part of delivering a remarkable employment experience.
Community Involvement Be an essential part of our core purposeto improve the health of the people and communities we serve.
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Overview
The RN or LPN Nurse responsibilities relate to promoting and implementing Abbe Center for Community Mental Healths mission through participation in the development implementation and evaluation of services to meet client needs. This position supports individuals living in supported community living environments in Delaware Johnson and Linn Counties. Services received in these environments are designed to be supportive and teaching with particular focus on the acquisition of skills related to activities of daily living symptom management medication management and community integration. This position collaborates closely with the Community Based Services leadership team.
Responsibilities
Assists clients with scheduling attending communicating and understanding vital physical health appointments. Communicates necessary information and/or changes with treatment team and assists client with implementing treatment recommendations. Disseminates information to the treatment team as necessary.
Receives and reviews all admission and discharge orders. Completes assessments to determine need for higher level of nursing care including but not limited to the PASRR. Completes referrals for higher levels of nursing care and assists with coordination of transitions of care.
Participates in total client care through the development planning implementation and evaluation of each clients Individual Service Plan including the physical psychosocial mental health legal and spiritual needs of the client. Participates in weekly nursing team meetings and monthly regional meetings to review client needs and plan for care.
Completes thorough and timely documentation of client care any changes in the mental/physical status of clients as outlined in the Individual Service Plan reconciles client medication in the Medication Administration Record manages all medication orders in the electronic health record and serves as a liaison between Abbe Center for Community Mental Health and pharmacies and laboratories.
Completes mental/physical health assessments with clients and consults with physician and treatment team as necessary.
Demonstrates the UnityPoint Health Values and Standards of Behaviors as well as adheres to policies and procedures and safety guidelines.
Demonstrates ability to meet business needs of department with regular reliable attendance.
Provides and participates in staff education related to physical health.
Employee maintains current licenses and/or certifications required for the position.
Practices and reflects knowledge of HIPAA TJC DNV OSHA and other federal/state regulatory agencies guiding healthcare.
Completes all annual education and competency requirements within the calendar year.
Is knowledgeable of hospital and department compliance requirements for federally funded healthcare programs (e.g. Medicare and Medicaid) regarding fraud waste and abuse. Brings any questions or concerns regarding compliance to the immediate attention of hospital administrative staff. Takes appropriate action on concerns reported by department staff related to compliance.
Qualifications
Education:
Associate Degree in Nursing Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree or successful completion of an accredited Licensed Practical Nurse Program.
Experience:
At least two years of experience with an emphasis in human services mental health intellectual disability and/or gerontology preferred.
License(s)/Certification(s):
Current Registered Nurse (RN) license or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in the State of Iowa.
Valid drivers license when driving any vehicle for workrelated reasons.
Employment Type
Full-Time
