PRN Nurse - Physician's Clinic

Overview

Position Title: PRN Nurse - Physician's Clinic

Location: Owensboro, KY | Lewisport, KY;
Beaver Dam, KY;
Morganfield, KY;
Providence, KY

The Float Nurse functions within the framework of the objectives, missions, and values of River Valley Behavioral Health. This position provides coverage in all aspects of the clinic when coverage is required, assisting providers with behavioral health, medication assisted treatment, and primary care services. Duties include handling client phone calls, refill requests, prior authorizations, lab/test result notifications, vitals, UDS, EKGs, injections for clients or employees, proper documentation, intake/induction, and other assigned duties.

Travel is required as needed to other clinics.

Essential Functions:

• Practices within the scope of nursing as outline by KY State Board of Nursing.
• Maintains current KY state nursing license and CPR.
• Maintains and updates client medication records to reflect medications used and monitor for potential adverse effects. Documents all medication activity in the client record. Requests KASPERS as directed by Physician.
• Obtains KASPERS as directed by Physician and forwards results to requesting provider for review and signature.
• Identifies and reports any known refill or health record errors.
• Maintains security of patient injectable medications in the nurses’ office. Administers medications as ordered by providers with adherence to OSHA and state guidelines.
• Oversees the processing of applications for patient care assistance and maintains the security of PAP medications until patients pick them up from our clinic.
• Obtains vital signs and documents results as required and when requested by providers.

• Provides atmosphere of customer service by assuring that clients are treated in a friendly and respectful manner.
• Verifies medication dose and ensures patient has the necessary documentation to obtain refills as prescribed.
• Provides client and family with medication education. Communicates physician instructions to patients, reviews medications after physician completion and signature, and ensures follow up is scheduled as ordered. Documents all direct patient contacts in the record.
• Maintains client medication records according to Agency policies.
• Assists with urgent matters, crises, and other client interactions as requested.
• Answers triage phone calls and provides support to physicians and the APRN. Responds to patient questions and phone calls.
• Reviews all lab work and results. Forwards results to Physician/APRN and discusses results with patients as per providers’ recommendations.

• Participates as an active member of the Physician Clinic Staff and attends meetings as scheduled.
• Acts as back up for front office staff and assists with coverage of all BOR duties.
• Acts as back up for MA. Assists with coverage of all SRNA/CNA duties.
• Maintains annual training.
• Fosters collaborative working relationships among members of the leadership and management teams and programs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

• Associate's degree in nursing.
• Current and valid nursing license.
• Strong knowledge of mental health disorders, treatment modalities, and psychotropic medications.
• Excellent assessment, diagnostic, and therapeutic skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team and communicate collaboratively with patients and colleagues.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Compassionate and empathetic approach towards patients.
• Knowledge of community resources and referral processes.
• Familiarity with electronic health record systems and proficiency in documenting patient care.

Position Type: PRN (as needed)

Travel Percentage: Occasional

Education Level: Associate's degree

Job Shift: As Needed

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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