The Program Nurse-RNis 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.
Here are some ways Hope Network Invests in you:
- Medical, Vision, & Dental Care
- $5,000 sign on bonus
- Coverage of licensing renewal expenses (prorated)
- Supportive Work Environment
- Educational Reimbursement
- Career-Pathing
- Paid Training
- Employee Referral Bonus
- Generous Paid Time Off
What you’ll be doing
Clinical Requirements:
- Regular and predictable attendance is an essential requirement of this position.
- Provide education to direct care staff and residents in all relevant health care related areas as needed.
- Provide guidance and direction in the administration (including medication-passing checks) procurement, and evaluation of individual medications. Monitor the purpose and response to medications, communicating with the prescriber 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.
- Attend Person Centered Planning meetings as requested.
- Act as general consultant on medical and health related issues of the residents.
- 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. OSHA, licensing, CARF, etc.).
- Attend medication review meetings with psychiatrist and/or physicians as designated.
- Participate in the appropriate nurse “on-call” rotation. Provide input to the periodic review of the on-call system.
- Be familiar with relative corporate and departmental policies and procedures, ensuring that these policies and procedures are followed.
- Other duties as assigned.
Anticipated Work Schedule
- Regular Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:00pm (flexible schedule available)
Job Requirements
Required:
- Licensed Registered Nurse in the State of Michigan.
- Valid driver’s license required according to Hope Network policy.
Preferred:
- Bachelor’s degree in nursing Preferred.
- One year of hospital or assessment experience.
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