Nurse (Medical Staff) - Lake Nepessing, MI, United States - Hope Network Behavioral Health

Description

The Program Nurse-RN is a key associate at Hope Network whose primary responsibilities include: quality and efficiency of nurse related operations.

This includes the facilitation and/or coordination of the medication administration and direct individual health care program of residents. Responsible for the initial and on-going education of direct care staff in relevant health care areas.

Provide education to direct care staff and residents in all relevant health care related areas as needed.
# Proactively monitor and treat chronic and emergency medical conditions and illnesses within the advisement of affiliate medical providers.
# Develop healthcare goals in collaboration with Case Holder to ensure inclusion in Individual Plan of Service (IPOS) when necessary. Provide staff with all appropriate information to carry out these goals.
# Act as general consultant on medical and health related issues of the residents.
# Assess resident health needs by performing admission and annual nurse and health assessments. Monitor and/or schedule laboratory tests and examinations in conjunction with program policy.
# Document medical treatment and health status in resident records for continuity of care and treatment team reference per regulatory standards.
# Communicate relevant medical issues with all affiliated medical provider(s) and applicable program management.
# Provide leadership, support, and direction to staff to facilitate communications, problem solving, and program development.
# Ensure medical compliance with all regulatory bodies (i.e. Participate in the appropriate nurse "on-call" rotation. Provide supervision for LPN's, MA's and/or student nurse programs as required.
# Assist with providing nurse services to homes without an assigned nurse as needed. Be familiar with relative corporate and departmental policies and procedures, ensuring that these policies and procedures are followed.
# Enforce all safety guidelines for residents. Follow general safety practices. Valid driver's license required according to Hope Network policy.

# Work Experience Requirements:

# Experience in providing medical treatment services within specialized rehabilitation setting.
# Prior mental health experience preferred.