Seven Counties Services

Mental health, substance abuse, developmental services

Licensed Practical Nurse - Outpatient

Nursing & Frontline Patient CareConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Part-timeShelbyville, KY, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

Up to eighteen months of education or training beyond the high school level in nursing or a related field of study.
A license for Practical Nursing in the Commonwealth of Kentucky.
Graduation from an accredited program.
A minimum of 6–12 months of nursing experience.
Reliable transportation for frequent travel between work sites.
The position includes occasional exposure to threats of bodily harm from clients and their families, and routine but limited exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissue.

Responsibilities

Administer and oversee self-administered and prescribed medications according to established schedules and orders.
Monitor clients’ vital signs and other physical health information, maintain accurate records of the data, and document general information relating to treatment results.
Administer injectable medications at the prescribed dosage and time, educate clients about managing side effects, and obtain prescription or medication preauthorization from the pharmacy when needed.
Complete and maintain accurate documentation concerning care, medications, other client-related services, and advocacy, including staff notes, case reviews, letters, and reports.
Maintain client medical records and charts relating to admissions and discharges.
Transcribe medical provider orders and obtain requested medical information pertaining to clients.
Administer pregnancy tests and drug screens to clients and document results as needed.
Maintain accurate inventory counts of medicines and medical supplies and ensure timely ordering of replacements.
Schedule outside medical appointments for clients as ordered by the medical provider.
Monitor medical equipment and testing in accordance with CLIA standards.
Participate on a team with an MD, APRN, and RN to manage the flow of medication-management clinics.
Follow policies and procedures related to safety management and Joint Commission standards.

Job Description:

On-site part-time position working Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Administers and oversees self-administered and prescribed medications per established schedules as ordered. Monitors clients' vital signs and other physical health information, maintains accurate records reflecting the data, including general information relating to treatment results. Administers injectable medications, ensuring accurate prescribed dosage and timely delivery, educating clients in management of side effects, and obtaining preauthorization of prescriptions/medications from pharmacy, when needed. Completes and maintains accurate documentation relating to provision of care, medications, other client-related services, and advocacy, including staff notes, case reviews, letters, reports, etc. Maintains client medical record/charts relating to admissions and discharges. Transcribes medical provider orders and obtains requested medical information pertaining to clients. Administers pregnancy tests and drug screens on clients and documents results as needed. Maintains accurate inventory counts of all medicines and medical supplies and ensures adequate replacements are ordered on a timely basis. Schedules outside medical appointments for clients, as ordered by Medical provider Monitors medical equipment and testing per CLIA standards. Participates on team with MD/APRN/RN to manage the flow of medication management clinics

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

Up to eighteen months of education or training beyond the high school level in nursing or related field of study.
License for Practical Nursing in Commonwealth of Kentucky
Graduation of an Accredited program

EXPERIENCE

Minimum 6-12 months nursing experience.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

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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