Minimum Job Requirements:
● License to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Louisiana
● Be over 18 years of age.
● Possess a valid driver’s license
● Prior experience preferred
Job Duties / Skills Required:
● Participates as part of a multidisciplinary team providing services for primary and behavioral health care to clients according to the scope of licensure.
● Conducts themselves with a manner of professionalism that is conducive to patient care in an organized and efficient manner.
● Provide nursing care within scope of practice that is patient centered and individualized and utilizes the nursing process of assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating.
● Draw and obtain laboratory specimens for appropriate testing.
● Administers medications, injections, and starts and maintains IV’s on patients.
● Conducts a wide range of healthcare screenings / assessments.
● Provides supervision and consultation to LPN’s, Nurse’s Aides, and medical assistants.
● Participates in setting treatment plan goals/objectives.
● Interviews clients, families, etc. and completes assessments and other clinical documentation. ● Communicate effectively with clinic staff, patients, and families.
● Enters information into an Electronic Health Record on all client services in a timely manner.
● Consults with facility personnel and administrative field personnel; collects and analyzes data to identify needs for the assigned special services program within the particular service area.
● Ascertains resources outside of Start when necessary to meet client’s specific needs.
● Maintains a clear driving record in order to be able to drive company vehicles when necessary.
● Attends daily staff meetings and supervision.
● May assist with clinical consultation, clinical review, or auditing of clinical records. Effective 04/03/2017 1 Reviewed/Revised 05/21/2018 Job Description Registered Nurse
● Provides direct clinical services using approved interventions.
● Assists ACT team and ACT Coordinator with additional duties, oversight or specific functions, or serving as lead role to other team members when needed.
Core Competencies:
● Administer and monitor medications to clients in their homes and communities.
● Communicates respectfully and effectively and establishes professional relationships through active listening and demonstration of empathy and positive regard.
● Promotes recovery, independence, and personal choice for participants.
● Assists clients in identifying strengths, needs, and realistic goals to develop a treatment plan.
● Accurately identifies risk and responds appropriately, and provides consultation to peers regarding high-risk situations and appropriate interventions.
● Demonstrates advanced knowledge of primary and behavioral health symptoms, diagnoses, interventions, and impact.
● Maintains professional boundaries and operates within agency / ethical guidelines.
● Knowledge of agency and community resources and referral processes.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $37.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
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Weekly schedule:
Ability to Relocate:
- New Orleans, LA 70113: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person