Behavioral Health RN
Company: YesCare Corporation
Location: Louisville
Posted on: April 30, 2024
Job Description:
Experience & Requirements
- Registered Nurse licensed within state of employment, license
must be in good standing.
- Experience in providing services to a mentally ill and/or
correctional population preferred.
- Must follow all applicable technical instructions and health
services bulletins.
- CPR certification. A background check, security clearance and
drug screening are required for this role. YesCare is an Equal
Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. In compliance with federal
and state employment opportunity laws, qualified applicants are
considered for all positions without regard to race, gender,
national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, disability,
Vietnam era veteran, or disabled Veteran status. EOE including
Disability/Protected Veterans. Responsibilities Responsible to
coordinate and provide nursing services to inmates of the
Competency Restoration Unit in accordance with established policies
and procedures of the Unit, the policies, and procedures of the
Health Services Unit, and consistent with recognized nursing
standards. The jail-based competency restoration program aims to
restore individuals' to competency to stand trial by increasing the
participant's rational and factual understanding of the legal
process, enhancing their ability to effectively consult with legal
counsel, improving awareness and consideration of their respective
pending charges and potential legal implications, and providing
effective and prompt psychiatric rehabilitation, and medication
evaluation and monitoring in a therapeutic and safe milieu. Below
is a list of your responsibilities as a Behavioral Health RN with
YesCare:
- Assist in ensuring 24-hour coverage nursing services of
Competency Restoration Unit and appropriate provision of clinical
treatment.
- Coordinates Competency Restoration Unit sick call to ensure
nurse triage and appropriate referral for physician follow-up.
- Clinical duties include: + Psychiatric and physician orders are
implemented in a timely, clinically effective manner. + Medications
are administered and monitored in accordance with the policies and
procedures of the Competency Restoration Unit. + Inmates admitted
to the Competency Restoration Unit receive Initial Nursing
Assessment upon admission to the unit or as soon as the inmate's
condition permits. + Changes in an inmate's functioning and
critical incidents are documented in the Medical Record. + Nursing
Discharge Summary is completed when inmate transferred from
Competency Restoration Unit.
- Assists in coordination of psychiatric services to ensure
psychiatrist is informed of psychotropic medication compliance,
changes in inmate functioning and results of laboratory testing in
a timely manner.
- Provide group activities for inmates related primarily to
health and wellness .
- Ensure Medication Administration Records (MARS) are maintained
and updated.
- Abides by the security regulations and confidentiality of
inmate information requirements of the facility.
- Monitors medical supplies to facilitate appropriate inventory
and ordering.
- Interrelates and works effectively with Health Services staff,
prison staff and CMS administrative staff.
- Conduct regular tabletop and cell-side/bedside rounds.
- Perform team-based assessments and clinical interventions
- Complies with employee standards of CMS and applicable employee
standards of the facility. Compliance includes, but is not limited
to, the maintenance of a working environment and personal
appearance consistent with professional responsibilities,
development of harmonious working relationships, and timely
notification of supervisory personnel of absences from institution.
YesCare Benefits (only applicable for full-time positions)
- Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Life and Disability Insurance
- Generous PTO plan
- 401k with matching funds
- Employee Discount and Rewards Program
- Tuition Assistance
- Continuing Education Reimbursement About YesCare Health
Correctional healthcare is not just a job. It's a calling. By
choosing a career with YesCare, you are choosing the opportunity to
truly make a difference in the health, well-being, and future of
the patients you serve. We take pride in being a pioneer provider
of correctional healthcare. As a YesCare professional, you have
access to the resources and support to enhance your skills, build a
solid foundation to reach your career potential, and contribute to
the care and well-being of an underserved population. There is no
greater calling. Join YesCare today and be part of our legacy of
innovation and clinical expertise. Join Our Talent Community ID 3
Job Locations US-KY-Louisville Category Behavioral/Mental Health
Position Type Regular Part-time Shift / Schedule Variable Location
ID 90065
Keywords: YesCare Corporation, Lexington , Behavioral Health RN, Healthcare , Louisville, Kentucky
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