Clinical Nurse - Residential Mental Health; On-Call

Position: Clinical Nurse - Residential Mental Health (On-Call)
Location: Holly

General Statement of Duties:
To assist the clinical staff and Doctors’ in the medical care of the residents. Act as a liaison between staff and Doctors. Uphold standards of nursing practice and the standards of The Joint Commission.

Responsibilities and Duties:

Note and process orders from Doctors Document medication changes in charts and medication book

Fax medication changes to pharmacy

Review lab results, medical reports and facilitate follow up as indicated

Act as primary contact with pharmacy, lab, physicians and other medical professionals

Give injections (on call), draw blood, get urine samples, monitor weights and assess blood pressures on a regular basis

Document in the medical record as necessary

Complete nursing assessments

Attend to medical needs of residents as needed

Consult and assist in managing complex medical illnesses

Complete at least 24 hours per year of formalized professional development and training annually

Participates in on call rotation offering support and health care direction to employees after hours on

Qualifications:

A current/valid Michigan Nursing License Ability to communicate (oral & written) effectively in a multi-disciplinary setting

Ability to follow written and oral instructions

Ability to meet the physical, emotional, intellectual and social needs of the residents

Capable of handling emergency situations

Certification in CPR and First Aid Benefits:12-hour shifts

Meals served on-site Residential psychiatric setting serving independent individuals
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