About the role
Job Description: ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Administers and oversees self-administered and prescribed medications per established schedules as ordered.
- Monitors clients' vital signs and other physical health information, maintains accurate records reflecting the data, including general information relating to treatment results.
- Administers injectable medications, ensuring accurate prescribed dosage and timely delivery, educating clients in management of side effects, and obtaining preauthorization of prescriptions/medications from pharmacy, when needed.
- Completes and maintains accurate documentation relating to provision of care, medications, other client-related services, and advocacy, including staff notes, case reviews, letters, reports, etc.
- Maintains client medical record/charts relating to admissions and discharges.
- Transcribes medical provider orders and obtains requested medical information pertaining to clients.
- Administers pregnancy tests and drug screens on clients and documents results as needed.
- Maintains accurate inventory counts of all medicines and medical supplies and ensures adequate replacements are ordered on a timely basis.
- Schedules outside medical appointments for clients, as ordered by Medical provider
- Monitors medical equipment and testing per CLIA standards.
- Participates on team with MD/APRN/RN to manage the flow of medication management clinics
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. Incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.
EDUCATION
- Up to eighteen months of education or training beyond the high school level in nursing or related field of study.
- License for Practical Nursing in the Commonwealth of Kentucky
- Graduation of an Accredited program
EXPERIENCE
- Minimum 6-12 months nursing experience.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Position has some unusual physical demands, including occasional exposure to threat of bodily harm from clients and their families.
- Normal tasks may involve routine but limited exposure to blood, body fluids or tissue.
- Reliable transportation for frequent travel between work sites.
Within the bounds of their respective job descriptions, all staff are expected to exercise principle-centered leadership, focused on customer service responsiveness, with a continuous quality improvement orientation. Additionally, all staff are expected to develop a working knowledge of and follow all policies and procedures related to safety management and other Joint Commission standards.
Time Type:
Part time