Registered Nurse - Triage

**Job Description:** 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. **Essential Job Functions:** - 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. - Ability to work with information in a confidential manner. - Demonstrated strong time management skills demonstrating the ability to complete all required paperwork in a timely manner as well as manage multiple tasks. - Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain effective communications and working relationships with other associates, clients, family members, outside entities and the general public. - Demonstrated ability to maintain a positive attitude in the work environment. - Flexible, versatile and comfortable in a rapidly changing environment while maintaining effectiveness and efficiency. - Understands how to work with people of various socio-econo…