Provides nursing oversight of the residents physical and psychiatric care for the Transitional Services program. PRN, as needed position - all shifts needed.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS JOB SPECIFIC
Performs nursing care such as health assessments, pain assessments, vital signs, applying dressings and general daily care of residents
Performs all duties of medication administration including medication pass, injections, and observing self-administration of medication
Manages medications including completing the MAR, updating the MAR and counting controlled substances
Provides patient education regarding physical health and medications
Coordinates care with staff, residents, family, physicians, psychiatrists, hospitals and pharmacies
Reports and records observable changes in resident behavior, attitude and physical condition
Responds to emergency situations as specified by the guidelines of the unit during working shift and on call
Assists physicians and staff with various diagnostic and treatment procedures
Initiates and participates in group or individual activities with residents
Provides education on procedures and protocols to new employees
Participates in team and leadership meetings as assigned
Lifts heavy equipment and/or residents when required
Other duties as assigned
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/CORE COMPETENCIES COMPANY WIDE
Regularly attends work except for approved absences
Attends all training as required
Maintain professional, champion behavior
Provides quality customer service
Provides services with a commitment to service excellence
Works in a way that exhibits a commitment to personal excellence
Team oriented and values diversity
DESIRED DEMONSTRATED KEY COMPETENCIES
Analytical Thinking
Change Readiness
Collaborative Relationships
Conflict Resolution
Creative Thinking
Communication Oral
Communication Written
Decision Making
Empowers Others
Flexible Thinking
Forward Thinking
Leadership
Multitasking/Planning
Organizational/Time Management
Problem Solving
Project Management
Risk Management/ Assessment
Strategic Thinking
Teamwork
Technical Expertise
WORKING CONDITIONS & EXPOSURE RISK
Regular exposure to blood and/or body fluids
Regular exposure to fumes and/or gases
Regular exposure to biohazard waste materials
Regular exposure to electrical hazards
Operating vehicles or machinery
EDUCATION
Associates degree in nursing required
Bachelors degree in nursing preferred
WORK EXPERIENCE
At least one (1) year of psychiatric and charge nurse experience preferred
LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION
Registered Nurse, licensed in Missouri required
Compass Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and an E-Verify participant.
Employment Type: Full-Time
