Registered Nurse- Lancaster, OH

#### This position is located in Lancaster, OH but will need to travel to the Columbus office once a month. #### Hours are Monday- Friday- 8 am- 4:30 pm ## **Essential Functions:** - Demonstrate the values and guiding principles of OhioGuidestone, performing with the highest standards of excellence, integrity and ethics. - Update and maintain client charts - Provide diagnostic tests as directed and/or needed - Establish and maintain an open line of communication with all therapists, program managers, and off campus programs - Provides ongoing education for infectious disease, Hepatitis, vitals, and medications for employees - Attend nursing meetings as scheduled - Carry out orders as received from doctors and/or nurse practitioners - Monitor height, weight, blood pressure, and pulse of clients and reports to doctors and/or nurse practitioners - May be involved in the planning, organization, and implementation of special events, specific projects, or program changes - Demonstrate positive leadership, promote a team-based work environment and a culture of belonging. - Exhibit positivity, flexibility and a willingness to take on new responsibilities as requested or required. - Present the Agency in the most positive light with all internal and external contacts. For Outpatient Treatment staff nurse: - Complete prior authorizations for medication and return phone calls to clients/families prior to end of shift - Coordinate the medical portion of client care while receiving services at OhioGuidestone - Complete nursing assessments for clients - Assist with referrals for clients to see health care professionals - Rotate shift or site as need based on staffing needs - Provides ongoing education on mental health diagnosis and medications ## **Education & Experience:** - Associate’s degree in Nursing required; Bachelor’s degree in Nursing preferred - Valid State of Ohio Registered Nursing License required - Experience and/or knowledge with mental health and substance abuse within children, adolescents and adult population preferred - Outpatient office experience recommended ## **Qualifications:** - Mission driven; strong desire to make an impact - Effective interpersonal skills; able to speak effectively with individuals and/or groups of people - Ability to customarily and regularly exercise discretion and good professional judgment - Flexible; able to work days, evenings, and/or weekends, as desired to meet the needs of clients - Strong organizational skills; able to handle multiple priorities with strict attention to detail and perform work independently. - Ability to maintain relevant, timely documentation as required. - Effective computer literacy skills, including Windows applications, Microsoft Office Suite, and electronic health records, etc. - Must be able to access work locations, offices, and homes as necessary, which may include ascending/descending stairs. - Possess a valid Ohio Driver’s License with a safe driving record and valid insurance. - Successfully complete pre-employment screenings, including drug tests, background checks, and any other required assessments, such as a physical examination and TB test.