Registered Nurse (Rn) - Behavioral Health

Description

BHA is looking for an energetic, passionate, and motivated  Registered Nurse to provide care and support to our clients in our Community Living Division

At BHA, the Registered Nurse (RN)  performs community health nursing services in the group homes; and to provide client centered counseling, education and information concerning all medical care.

You will support the Residential/Group Homes in addition to other divisions within Behavioral Health Allies.

BENEFITS

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Referral bonus, OnDemand Pay (get your pay when you need it), Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Acct, Short/Long Term Disability, 401K,  Additional $100 lifestyle spending account after 90 days, and more.

WHO WE ARE

Behavioral Health Allies is located in the Greater Kansas City, MO area. BHA is a comprehensive behavior analytic service provider committed to the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis and Positive Behavioral Intervention & Supports. We provide services to individuals with a variety of disabilities varying from 18 months through adulthood.  Our services address the needs of families, schools and agencies by conducting assessments, developing and providing intervention and providing training.

(www.behavioralhealth.org)

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing;
• Must hold a current state license and must maintain license renewal in accordance with the standards of the State Board of Nursing;
• Prior Nurse education experience within Behavioral Health or group home settings is preferred. Must be able to read, write, and speak English, as well as possess good verbal and written communication skills.
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• CPR Certification - BLS

RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Provide face-to-face evaluation with individuals in their home to include assessment of individual's specific issues.
2. Review all medical charting and medical  appointment summaries to ensure compliance with Department of Mental Health.
3. Review, analyze, and interpret lab results. Ensure that the agency has a protocol established for necessary labs and follow-up.
4. Review on a minimum monthly basis of physician's orders for physician signature, accuracy and staff compliance.      
5. Review on a minimum monthly basis of the medication administration record (MAR) for accuracy (compare to orders)  and employee compliance, medication labels, monitor for side effects,  effectiveness, frequency of PRN use, drug storage of routine and PRN medications,  and check for supporting diagnosis.
6. Review and closely monitor individual(s)  weight, immunization records, bowel, vitals, blood sugar, dietary, fluids, seizure, menses, skin, range of motion, consultation reports, event  reports for falls, injuries, PRN psychotropic meds and medication errors,  hospitalization and ER reports, and significant change in behavior, etc. 
7. Provide delegated nursing  tasks/specialized instruction/supervision for the needs of the individual.
8. Keep accurate patient records; maintain  confidentiality at all times. 

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Equal Employment

Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This policy shall not be interpreted in such a manner as to violate the legal rights of religious organizations or the recruiting rights of military organizations associated with the Armed Forces or the Department of Homeland Security of the United States of America.