BASIC PURPOSE:

The Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for providing high quality care to the consumers of EastRidge Health Systems services. The RN will also provide training and instruction to staff to ensure that the highest quality of care is provided to the consumers in such areas as, but not limited to, AMAP training, First Aid/CPR, Blood borne Pathogens, and OSHA requirements (Tuberculosis Awareness instruction and annual screening). The RN is responsible for utilizing comprehensive skills in assessment, treatment planning, case management, medication administration, supervision of assigned AMAP personnel, and crisis intervention. Provides nursing support and services to other Center programs if needed.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Professional Registered Nurse licensed in the State of West Virginia.

2. Experience in Behavioral Health preferred.

3. Valid Driver’s license with clean driving record required.

4. 24 hour accountability and responsibility for nursing services is required as needed to ensure the highest quality of consumer care and safety at all times.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:-Walking, standing, stooping, kneeling, reaching, pushing, and pulling, lifting, carrying and grasping are necessary body movements utilized in performing duties.-Must be able to read and write legibly in English.-Hearing within normal range is required.-Visual acuity must be within normal range.-Must have manual dexterity for using equipment as necessary.-Must be able to operate a motor vehicle.

MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:-Must have ability to maintain client confidentiality.-Must have the ability to work successfully under potentially stressful conditions, and must be capable of adapting to varying workloads on a constant basis.-Must have the ability to make sound, independent judgments, and also be able to collaborate with members of the interdisciplinary teams, residential and nursing coordinators, and other members of the agency in an appropriate fashion.-Must have the ability to comprehend and perform oral and written instructions and procedures.-Must have effective reading and comprehension skills.-Must have strong communication skills, written and verbal. 

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS: (POTENTIAL FOR)-Exposure to chemicals, such as cleaning products and other products used on household equipment, etc.-Exposure to stress and constant interruptions.-Possible exposure to body fluids, contagious diseases, etc. while carrying out nursing services.

EQUIPMENT USED:

This must be considered only a representative, partial list, since equipment changes may occur at any time:Computers, printers, telephone, fax machine, copier, shredder, kitchen appliances, vehicles, and various medical equipment devices.