Registered Nurse 7029 2p-10p

Meridian Health Services•West Lafayette, IN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Focusing on Whole-Person Healthcare Meridian Health Services is a progressive healthcare organization that believes in treating the whole person integrating physical, mental and social well-being to help people achieve their optimum health. This approach connects treatments and doctors working together to heal both the body and mind for total well-being. Meridian Health Services is currently seeking a full time Registered Nurse (RN) to provide services in our Residential Substance Use Program located in Lafayette, Indiana. This is a Full-time position working Monday through Friday 2pm - 10pm with an occasional Saturday.

Requirements

Associates or Bachelor's degree in Nursing
Non-probationary Indiana Licensed Registered Nurse required

Nice To Haves

Two (2) years of substance use/psychiatric nursing experience preferred

Responsibilities

Responds to requests from residents' concerning the effectiveness of medications, side-effects, special precautions or problems with medication and consults with medical staff as appropriate to provide directions on changes/modifications to the prescribed medication regimens.
Phone in prescription orders to pharmacies as directed by medical staff.
Review lab and test results, reporting concerns and abnormal results to medical staff.
Obtain medical histories and do physical assessments as directed by medical staff. Including B/P, WS, Wt., and AIMS testing.
Provide health screening as needed to direct residents' to needed medical care.
Administer injectable medications as ordered by medical staff.
Provide as needed, educational groups, and one-on-one teaching to residents' concerning psychotropic medications, diagnosis and health related issues.
Participate in reviews and modifications of residents' services during treatment planning.
Supervise medications using pre-packaged medication delivery system or weekly pill minders as determined by the physician.
Assist with use of Patient Assistance Programs available through pharmaceutical companies.
Utilize medication samples as prescribed and ordered by the physician.
Oversee documentation in Medication Administration Record (MAR) and provide corrections as necessary.
Assist with maintenance of employee health records, providing annual TB testing and Hepatitis B Vaccine.
Function as a liaison with Emergency Room, Physician offices, pharmacies, and Meridian physician to clarify medication order, obtain proper prescriptions and obtain appointments as needed.
Complete required clinical documents for review/approval by a member of the medical staff.
Complete other documentation to ensure accurate and timely information for client and third-party billing.