What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN Lead / Nurse Manager position at Isaiah House Treatment Center?
Description
- Perform intake assessments and assign treatment plans per protocol.
- Evaluate new clients as needed for medical problems or treatment needs.
- Perform ongoing evaluation and implementation of treatment plans during initial detoxification period.
- Communicate with the LIP regarding client needs and adjustments in the treatment plan.
- Perform education and support activities with clients regarding medical problems or health maintenance.
- Participate in policy/procedural development and implementation.
- Assist in preparing medication boxes for clients.
- Assist in medication room procedures, i.e. providing med boxes, over-the-counter medications or evaluation of medical needs.
- Be well versed in all rules, policies, and procedures and successfully completes relevant competencies.
- Ensure that Medical Rooms are clean and stocked.
- Ensure that first aid supplies are available and stocked in all med rooms and first aid kits on the premises.
- Filing of medical papers for current and past clients.
- Schedule medical appointments after consulting with House Management and keep appointment tracker up-to-date.
- Prepare necessary information, outside medical visit forms, papers/IDs/insurance cards prior to clients’ medical appointments.
- Request medical records from all appointments with an outside provider through appropriate personnel.
- Performance of daily tasks and monthly audits as related to treatment room policies for such.
- Monitoring of those who are complaining of illness- vital signs, symptoms and reporting to the LIP for treatment direction
- Direct oversight of nursing staff, including RNs, LPNs, and Medical Assistants.
- Must have a minimum Associate Degree, Bachelor’s Degree is preferable.
- Must have manager experience or relevant leadership experience.
- Should possess a current, valid, and unrestricted license in the State of Kentucky.
- Prefer knowledge of recovery, mental health and other co-occurring disorders and experience in working with addiction in a residential and / or intensive outpatient milieu.
- Prefer Experience in crisis intervention and conflict resolution skills.
- Ability to work in a fast paced, dynamic, fluid and stressful environment.
- Possess a valid Kentucky driver’s license.