Clinic Nurse

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* Job Description:

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* Job Title:

** Clinic Nurse  
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* Location:

** Bolivar, MO.  
** Department:
** Psychiatry Clinics  
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* Employment Type:

** Full-time
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* Job Summary:

** The Registered Nurse (RN) position is responsible for providing nursing services to clients/patients in a variety of settings to include but not limited to residential care facilities, behavioral health programs, substance use disorder treatment programs, crisis centers, outpatient and/or primary medical care clinics or in the community within client/patient homes.
** The Clinic Nurse position offers…**
* ** All-Inclusive Employee Benefits Package** - A robust full-time employee benefits package encompassing health, dental, vision, retirement, disability, life insurance, wellness program, and more
* ** Telemedicine** – 24/7 phone, web, or mobile app medical, behavioral health, & dermatology visits
* ** Employee Assistance Program** – 24/7 counseling services, legal assistance, & financial consultation for you and your household at no cost
* ** Paid Time Off** - 29 days per year including vacation & holiday pay
* ** Workplace Culture** - An environment cultivating employee wellbeing, valuing each individual's humanity, and actively promoting healthy, joyful workforce engagement
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* Key Responsibilities:

*** Perform all appropriate nursing assessments per service line requirements, utilizing a high level of clinical competence.
* Evaluate the client/patient’s physical condition and the need for services.
* Complete required screenings, record the client/patient’s initial medical histories and vital signs; coordinate any required action planning based on results.
* Monitor the health status of the client/patient during services provided.
* Work with the treatment team to coordinate care based on client/patient needs.
* Create action plans for client/patient based on physical and mental health in regards to treatment needs.
* Oversee infectious disease control, client/patient hygiene, and related client & facility health issues, under the supervision of nursing leadership.
* Provide disease prevention, risk reduction and other health education as needed.
* Arrange medical appointments for client/patients dealing with medical conditions that occur during treatment and manage medical emergencies, such as accidental injuries and/or drug reactions.
* Consult with a physician/advanced practice provider as necessary or advocate for medical services through managed care organizations.
* Arrange or monitor special dietary needs for medical conditions.
* Review medication requirements with clients/patients, educating the client and guardian (if necessary) about the benefits of taking prescribed medications as prescribed.
* Administer and oversee administration of medications via various methods according to service line requirements;
Monitor medication compliance in regard to State Regulatory standards.
* Consult with the physician/advanced practice provider or pharmacy to confirm medications prescribed.
* Oversee therapeutic injection of medication (subcutaneous or intramuscular).
* Monitor lab levels including consultation with physicians/advanced practice providers, clients, and clinical staff.
* Coordinate medication needs with pharmacies, clients/patients, and families, including the use of indigent drug programs.
* Monitor medication side-effects including the use of standardized evaluations.
* Monitor physician orders for treatment modifications requiring client/patient education.
* Assists Physician/Advanced Practice Provider with client/patient exams.
* Sets up and draws any necessary labs and performs any special procedures as requested by the Physician/Advanced Practice Provider.
* Complete all required documentation in a timely manner as indicated in company policies and procedures.
* Demonstrate interest in long term and short-term goals and objectives of the company.
* Other duties as assigned by program leadership.
** Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
*** Capable of communicating ideas clearly and effectively.
* Demonstrate the ability to operate a computer and various software applications.
* Demonstrates good judgment and discernment in dealing with people.
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