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JOB SUMMARY:
This position requires maintenance of professional standards of nursing services, including physical examinations, administration of medication, designated treatment for individual residents, and maintenance of all medical records for all clients at the agency.
This position requires establishment and maintenance of close working relationships with pediatricians, psychiatrists, hospital personnel, and other health care providers. The position encompasses the development and direction of the medical care program for all clients during residence at the agency, including required laboratory work for clients upon admission to the agency, additional tests required during residence, and nursing services.
The work of this position requires this staff member to work closely with and as part of the agency treatment teams and may be part of ratio as needed for youth/staff ratio compliance and in ratio for emergency/crisis situations as assigned by management.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1. Provide medical care by assessing the mental and physical health needs for appointments or emergency care. Make necessary appointments, arrange for or provide client transportation to appointments, ensure flow of information between caregiver and patient, and ensure adherence to medical instructions and DCS policy.
2. Provide education in general health care, the human body, sex education, family planning, psychotropic medications, substance abuse, prenatal care, and related courses as needed or assigned.
3. Procure medications, supervise, and document administration to clients as prescribed or approved by physician, ensuring that administration falls within requirements of DCS policy. Collaborate with team members to ensure coverage or completion of medication administration during illness or inclement weather.
4. Provide adequate communication and interaction with all staff and other professionals involved with client services to ensure high quality of medical and psychiatric care. Document services to clients, ensure that it is provided to appropriate individuals within DCS, and provide statistics as requested.
5. Count medication two times each day, once per shift, to ensure proper handling and dispensing, supply, and maintenance of medications.
6. While at the agency, take charge of all medical emergencies or injuries. When away from the agency, be on call to assist other staff while giving advice and/or instructions as to proper medical care for the adolescents on the unit.
7. Coordinate client’s referrals to and from other providers, ensuring that all medical needs are met within the requirements of DCS policy including EPSDT, Dental Exams, and follow ups.
8. Produce monthly service statistics and adolescents’ medical updates for Utilization Review meetings and monthly progress reports. Complete weekly report and maintain auto schedule to ensure communication regarding medical/dental appointments.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Graduation from appropriate program of nursing accredited with the Tennessee Board of Nursing. Registered nurse required.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Full Time
Social & Legal Services
$59k-73k (estimate)
10/06/2022
01/30/2023
fcaknox.org
KNOXVILLE, TN
100 - 200
1964
NANCY CHRISTIAN
$5M - $10M
Social & Legal Services
Our mission is to strengthen communities through effective prevention and treatment services to children and families. Our vision is to be the agency of choice for young people in crisis. We will accomplish this by creating communities where young people and families receive support, advocacy, and stability. For the past two decades, growth and innovation have been hallmarks of the Florence Crittenton Agency as we have moved beyond our original focus as a maternity home to provide comprehensive services that meet the needs of both male and female adolescents, as well as children, families, and... adult clients. A 55-bed residential treatment facility remains one of the core functions of our agency, providing addiction recovery and mental health services to adolescent males and females, ages 13 to 18. A separate foster care program works primarily with teens, sibling sets, and children and youth whose families are in crisis. Our outpatient services division specializes in the treatment of co-occurring disorders for adolescents and adults. School- and community-based assessment and therapy, group education, and prevention programs support our core mission and values. Located on 26 wooded acres overlooking the Great Smoky Mountains, the Florence Crittenton Agency's Knoxville campus houses academic and recreation facilities for residential clients, as well as clinical and administrative offices for inpatient, outpatient, and community-based programs. Learn more @ fcaknox.org
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