Seven Counties Services

Mental health, substance abuse, developmental services

Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse - Inpatient/Crisis

Nursing & Frontline Patient CareConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Part-timeLouisville, KY, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

Hold a Kentucky Registered Nursing license or be a Licensed Practical Nurse.
Have two years of Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse experience.
Have graduated from an accredited program.
Have reliable transportation for frequent travel between work sites.
Be able to meet the position's physical demands, including occasional exposure to potential bodily harm and routine but limited exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissue.
Develop working knowledge of and follow safety management policies and procedures and other Joint Commission standards.

Responsibilities

Transcribe medical provider orders and obtain requested medical information pertaining to clients.
Administer medications accurately and on time, educate clients about managing side effects, and assist with prescription and medication preauthorization from pharmacies.
Maintain accurate and timely documentation according to nursing practice standards.
Manage a caseload of clients receiving only medication services when required.
Maintain treatment planning and case reviews to determine medical treatment, including after-care plans for clients completing treatment.
Attend and participate in staff meetings, treatment planning sessions, case conferences, supervisory meetings, and clinical seminars, providing information related to clients' medical care.
Consult with other agencies about their programs and services when requested.
Ensure adequate laboratory supplies, medical equipment, and medications are available, and replenish stock promptly.
Administer pregnancy tests and drug screens to clients and document results as needed.
Monitor medical equipment and testing according to CLIA standards.
Conduct emergency evaluations of high-risk clients to determine the indicated level of treatment and arrange hospitalization as needed.
Provide supervision to LPN, MA, and CNA team members as requested.
Manage medical clinics to maximize efficiency and create a positive client experience.
Exercise principle-centered leadership focused on customer-service responsiveness and continuous quality improvement.

Job Description:

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Transcribes medical provider orders and obtains requested medical information pertaining to clients. Completes medication administration ensuring accurate prescribed dosage and timely delivery, educating clients in management of side effects, and assist preauthorization of prescriptions/medications from pharmacy. Maintains accurate & timely documentation, according to established standards for nursing practice. Manages a caseload of clients receiving only medication services, when required. Maintains treatment planning and case reviews to determine medical treatment, including after-care plans for clients completing treatment. Attends and participates in staff meetings, treatment planning sessions, case conferences, supervisory meetings, and clinical seminars, providing information relating to medical care of the client. Conducts case consultations with other agencies regarding programs and services offered, when requested. Ensures adequate laboratory supplies, medical equipment, and medications are available to meet service demands and replenishes stock on a timely basis. Administers pregnancy tests and drug screens on clients and documents results as needed. Monitors medical equipment and testing per CLIA standards. Conducts emergency evaluations of high-risk clients to determine level of treatment indicated and arranges for hospitalization, as needed. Provides supervision, as requested, to LPN, MA, and CNA team members. Manages the medical clinics to maximize efficiency and create a positive experience for clients.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. Incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

EDUCATION

Kentucky Registered Nursing license, or
Licensed Practical Nurse.

EXPERIENCE

Two (2) years of Registered Nurse or LPN experience.
Graduation from an Accredited program

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/REQUIREMENTS

Position has some unusual physical demands, including occasional exposure to threat of bodily harm from clients and their families.
Normal tasks may involve routine but limited exposure to blood, body fluids or tissue.
Reliable transportation for frequent travel between work sites.

Within the bounds of their respective job descriptions, all staff are expected to exercise principle-centered leadership, focused on customer service responsiveness, with a continuous quality improvement orientation. Additionally, all staff are expected to develop a working knowledge of and follow all policies and procedures related to safety management and other Joint Commission standards.

Time Type:

Part time

About the Company

Seven Counties Services

Mental health, substance abuse, developmental services

Seven Counties Services provides mental and behavioral health care, substance use treatment, and supports for intellectual and developmental disabilities across seven Kentucky counties. It delivers integrated care through a network of clinics and programs with clinicians who assess needs, offer therapy and psychiatric services, supervise treatment plans, and coordinate supports in the community. The center differentiates itself through its regional focus, large experienced staff, broad service mix, and accreditation by The Joint Commission. Its goal is to help the community flourish—one life at a time.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: Grant
Total funding: $250K
Headquarters: Jeffersontown, KY
Founded: 1978

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