Registered Nurse (RN) 6725
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Job Location:
West Lafayette, IN - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Text 6725 to to Quick Apply for this RN opportunity!
$2500 Welcome Bonus!
Focusing on Whole-Person Healthcare
Meridian Health Services is a progressive healthcare organization that believes in treating the whole person integrating physical mental and social well-being to help people achieve their optimum health. This approach connects treatments and doctors working together to heal both the body and mind for total well-being.
Meridian Health Services is currently seeking a full time Registered Nurse to provide services in our Residential Substance Use Program located in Lafayette Indiana. Some travel up to 10% may be necessary.
RN Key Responsibilities:
- Responds to requests from residents concerning the effectiveness of medications side-effects special precautions or problems with medication and consults with medical staff as appropriate to provide directions on changes/modifications to the prescribed medication regimens.
- Phone in prescription orders to pharmacies as directed by medical staff.
- Review lab and test results reporting concerns and abnormal results to medical staff.
- Obtain medical histories and do physical assessments as directed by medical staff. Including B/P WS Wt. and AIMS testing. Provide health screening as needed to direct residents to needed medical care.
- Administer injectable medications as ordered by medical staff.
- Provide as needed educational groups and one-on-one teaching to residents concerning psychotropic medications diagnosis and health related issues.
- Participate in reviews and modifications of residents services during treatment planning.
- Supervise medications using pre-packaged medication delivery system or weekly pill minders as determined by the physician. Assist with use of Patient Assistance Programs available through pharmaceutical companies. Utilize medication samples as prescribed and ordered by the physician. Oversee documentation in Medication Administration Record (MAR) and provide corrections as necessary.
- Assist with maintenance of employee health records providing annual TB testing and Hepatitis B Vaccine.
- Function as a liaison with Emergency Room Physician offices pharmacies and Meridian physician to clarify medication order obtain proper prescriptions and obtain appointments as needed.
- Complete required clinical documents for review/approval by a member of the medical staff.
- Complete other documentation to ensure accurate and timely information for client and third-party billing.
We are seeking Registered Nurse candidates with the following qualities:
- Associates or Bachelors degree in Nursing
- Non-probationary Indiana Licensed Registered Nurse required
- Two (2) years of substance use/psychiatric nursing experience preferred
- A valid drivers license with a driving record meeting Meridians driving policy reliable transportation and proof of auto insurance
Meridian Health Services provides the following benefits to our Registered Nurses:
- Health dental vision plans
- Welcome Bonus $2500!
- Merit Based Compensation Plan
- Voluntary benefits including critical illness short term disability etc.
- 401k with company contribution
- Generous PTO plan
- Wellness plan
- Life balance-oriented organization
Drug screen TB test extensive background check and fingerprinting are required of all Meridian employees. Meridian Health Services recommends that all individuals who join Meridian have a flu shot and Covid vaccination to further protect our staff and the patients we serve. We also adhere to Covid-related protocol including wearing masks social distancing and sanitizing.
Meridian Health Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer (M/F/D/V) and also participates in E-Verify.
Key Skills
- EMR Systems
- Hospital Experience
- Acute Care
- ICU Experience
- Hospice Care
- Workers' Compensation Law
- Home Care
- Nursing
- Catheterization
- Critical Care Experience
- Medication Administration
- Tube Feeding
About Company
Meridian Health Services believes in treating the “whole-person” integrating physical, mental and social well-being to help people achieve their optimum health.
