Registered Nurse PRN
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22 days ago
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Job Summary
Register Nurse
Job Details
Job Type
Part-time
Logan UT
Description
As a registered nurse for a residential treatment facility you will be responsible for patient centered care and ensuring the safety & well-being of each resident. Distributing medication and ensuring the highest level of care.
Key responsibilities:
- Develop and implement nursing care plans for residents
- Ensure compliance with all state and federal regulations regarding healthcare in an assisted living facility
- Work with other departments within the facility to ensure seamless and efficient care for residents
- Monitor and manage inventory for medical supplies and equipment
- Act as a liaison between residents families and healthcare providers
- Maintain accurate and complete medical records for residents
Qualifications:
Associates of Science in Nursing
Current Registered Nurse license for the state of Utah
Basic life support certification (BLS)
NCI Non Crisis Intervention training will be provided
Valid drivers license
Duties:
1. Performs nursing assessments and evaluations on all clients upon admission.
2. Examines clients when presenting with health issues to ensure proper and prompt medical care.
3. Coordinates medical and dental interventions by scheduling and monitoring office visits.
4. Communicates with families concerning medication changes health issues and medical treatment.
5. Obtains necessary consents when appropriate.
6. Coordinates medication acquisition storage and administration in compliance with laws and regulatory standards.
7. Orders are emailed to parents in a timely manner implemented correctly and all paperwork appropriately updated.
8. Have a reasonable understanding of the medications what they are used for possible side effects and anticipated benefits (including time frames to see those benefits).
9. Encourages clients to be compliant with their medication regimens be aware of potential side effects without giving clients reasons to believe that they may/will experience them and not blame medications or give the clients excuses about the medications.
10. If potential concerns arise is discreet in front of the client and offers to research concern.
11. Orders lab work in a timely manner according to policy and report results to provider at LRA.
12. Anticipates Schedule II prescriptions so that continuity of care is maintained. Close counting/monitoring to maintain honesty
13. Properly prepares medication for clients visits and discharges so that continuity of care is maintained.
14. Supports the provider at LRA by being prepared for and attending medication management and treatment team and monitoring students day-to-day changes in behavior
15. Manages concerns related to medication including insurance previous providers pharmacies parents/guardians and future providers hospital admissions
16. Build confidence in parents and clients about meds and potential benefits. Answer parental phone calls and emails with appropriate information including research concerns if needed.
17. Coordinates relationships with community-based providers and services.
18. Participates in comprehensive treatment by working with the other members of the treatment team.
19. Consults with physician and nurse practitioner regularly on client treatment plans.
20. Provides in-service training to staff concerning medical and psychiatric nursing issues.
21. Attends all necessary meetings.
22. Ensures the nurses station and facility are stocked with necessary first-aid and treatment supplies.
23. Personally responds to direct requests or questions from clients or other customers in a timely manner. Listens carefully to clients and customers probing to clarify their specific needs
24. Keeps commitments extended to clients or customers.
25. Collaborates with staff in department to continually improve service delivery or Academy operations.
26. Demonstrates understanding how position supports the goals of the department and vision of the organization including how it supports other departments and processes within the organization.
27. Chart all findings and recommendations
28. Analysis of all screenings and labs
29. Monthly educational groups
30. Wound care
31. Other duties as directed by provider at LRA.
Physical Demands:
Continuously use hands for simple and firm grasping and fine manipulation.
Physically able to bend stand stoop or sit for long periods of time.
Lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
Push/Pull up to 100 lbs.
Training on and potentially restraining escalated residents.
We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome applicants from all backgrounds to apply for this position. If you have a passion for providing exceptional care we encourage you to apply for this opportunity.
Qualifications:
Associates of Science in Nursing
Current Registered Nurse license for the state of Utah
Basic life support certification (BLS)
NCI Non Crisis Intervention training will be provided
* Valid drivers license
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
