Registered Nurse (Rn) 4658

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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 at our Stop 11 location in Indianapolis, Indiana. This position works Monday-Friday, 8a-5p.

Key Responsibilities:

• Responds to requests from clients' 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 clients' concerning psychotropic medications, diagnosis and health related issues.
• Participate in reviews and modifications of clients' 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.

We are seeking candidates with the following qualities:

• Associates or Bachelors degree in Nursing
• Indiana Licensed Registered Nurse required
• Two (2) years of addiction treatment/psychiatric nursing experience preferred

Meridian Health Services provides the following benefits:

• Health, dental, vision plans
• Merit Based Compensation Plan
• Voluntary benefits, including critical illness, short term disability, etc.
• 401k with company contribution
• Generous PTO plan
• Wellness plan
• Paid Holidays
• Life balance oriented organization

Drug screen, TB test, extensive background check, and fingerprinting are required of all Meridian employees. Meridian Health Services recommends that all individuals who join Meridian have a flu shot and Covid vaccination to further protect our staff and the patients we serve. We also adhere to Covid-related protocol including wearing masks, social distancing, and sanitizing.

Meridian Health Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer (M/F/D/V) and also participates in E-Verify.