Registered Nurse (Behavioral Health Services)

Paycom; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 44,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Paycom in Louisville, KY is seeking a Registered Nurse to coordinate medical care for clients in the Residential Treatment Program and related Foster Care/BHSO clients. You will ensure nursing practices meet guidelines, maintain accurate documentation, and collaborate with physicians to manage medical needs.

The role requires coordinating medical appointments, providing health education, and supervising medication administration while maintaining EMRs and following safety protocols.

Qualifications

• Must be a Registered Nurse with KY licensure in good standing.
• At least 2 years of pediatric/adolescent mental health experience.
• Experience coordinating medical care and documenting per policy.

Responsibilities

• Ensure nursing practices follow nursing guidelines to provide optimal client care.
• Maintain a safe, therapeutic environment for children and provide non-judgmental care.
• Document per agency policy, licensing, and COA requirements.
• Provide medical consultation and coordinate care with physicians and other providers.
• Administer and record TB skin tests and drug screens.
• Draft and revise policies; participate in safety meetings.
• Provide health education to clients, foster families, and staff.
• Coordinate medical/dental/vision appointments and transport as needed.
• Work with the on-site Physician/Psychiatrist; manage medication administration and pharmacy liaison.
• Maintain EMRs and medical records; support crisis management using SCM/Ukeru.

Skills

Pediatric mental health

Documentation

Safety & environment

Crisis management

Communication with medical team

Policy adherence

Education

Registered Nurse (KY licensure in good standing)

Tools

Electronic Medical Records

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Louisville , KY 40206, Salary Range: $32.00 - $34.00 Hourly, Job Summary: This position is responsible for ensuring that all medical and physical health needs are met for the clients in the Residential Treatment Program and coordinates medical care for Therapeutic Foster Care and BHSO clients.

Essential Functions

• Ensures clinical practices follow the board of nursing guidelines to ensure optimum client care.
• Ensures the presence of a safe and therapeutic environment for children. Provides non-judgmental and non-discriminatory care to program participants.
• Completes all documentation per agency's policy and procedures, licensing, and COA, as well as adhering to all of the agency's policy and procedures.
• Provides medical consultation as needed for all programs, including emergency medical treatment to residents and children in the Child Development Center when on site.
• Serves as a liaison with medical community and maintains a professional relationship with community providers.
• Administers and records employee TB Skin Test and Drug Screens as requested by Human Resources.
• Takes an active role in the revisions and drafting of policies and procedures related to the Health Office and its functions, which include attending Safety meetings, as needed.
• Provides targeted psychoeducation supporting clients, foster families, and multidisciplinary staff.

Residential Treatment Program

• Ensures that all medical and physical health needs are met for the clients in the Residential Treatment Program.
• Oversees that all initial, on-going and follow-up medical/dental/vision appointments are made with medical providers within designated timeframes. Assists with transporting clients to medical appointments, when needed.
• Must work closely with on-site Physician/Psychiatrist by scheduling appointments, maintaining regular communication, ensuring adequate supplies, maintaining documentation and collaborating with the treatment team regarding client medical needs. Performs interventions as ordered by Physician/Psychiatrist in an accurate/timely manner.
• Assists with coordination of assessment of client’s for psychiatric hospitalization through collaboration with inpatient psychiatric providers and treatment team.
• Provides Medication Administration Training for all residential medication passers and oversees staff compliance with medication administration guidelines. Ensures that medication discrepancies are appropriately identified and documented. Notifies parents/legal guardians to any medication changes for the Residential Program.
• Provides health/medical and medication-related training to residents and staff, including, as appropriate, a review of children’s health needs and a review of the organization’s health and safety practices annually to all staff, and as requested throughout the year.
• Orders, obtains and verifies all prescribed medications for residential clients through the contracted pharmacy provider and maintains a professional, collaborative relationship with pharmacy staff. Responsible for the safe disposal/return of unused medication.
• Is responsible for preparing the LOA for children off campus and preparing needed items for discharging clients.
• Inventories and orders medical supplies in conjunction with program staff.
• Participates in treatment planning and administrative meetings.
• Maintains accurate medical records for residents. Including updating Electronic Medical Records with any changes to diagnoses or medication changes
• Performs competently in crisis management. Maintaining certification in SCM/Ukeru is required.. Utilizes these skills as needed to assure the safety of the individual clients.
• Is responsible for obtaining required staff development/training as set forth by St. Joseph Children's Home Policy and Procedures, COA, and the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Sixteen hours of which must be successfully completed in Safe Crisis Management.

Foster Care/BHSO Program

• Coordinates medical care for Therapeutic Foster Care (TFC) clients in collaboration with TFC staff and foster parents.
• Coordinates psychiatric care, if requested, for BHSO clients in collaboration with BHSO staff.
• Performs Initial Health Assessments for TFC clients, as requested, within regulatory timeframes.
• Must work closely with on-site Physician/Psychiatrist by scheduling appointments, maintaining regular communication, ensuring adequate supplies, maintaining documentation and collaborating with the treatment team regarding client medical needs. Performs interventions as ordered by Physician/Psychiatrist in an accurate/timely manner.
• Orders, obtains and verifies all prescribed medications for clients through the contracted pharmacy provider and maintains a professional, collaborative relationship with pharmacy staff. Responsible for the safe disposal/return of unused medication.
• Maintains accurate medical records for clients. Including updating Electronic Medical Records with medications lists, and any changes to diagnoses or medication changes.

Qualifications: Position Requirements (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities)

CULTURAL SENSITIVITY

• Appreciates differences between others in thought as well as style and shows respect for their ideas.
• Demonstrates responsiveness to the racial, ethnic, and cultural needs of individuals while maintaining respect for those differences.

EMPOWERMENT

• AS APPROPRIATE TO ROLE: Recognizes and works to eliminate situations that may lead to re-traumatization; Understands and allows for mutual self-help to occur among trauma survivors by utilizing their lived experience to promote recovery and healing.

JOB KNOWLEDGE (Essential Functions)

• Has a clear understanding of the position.
• Demonstrates proficiency in the necessary common and technical knowledge areas required for the position.

MODELING

• AS APPROPRIATE TO ROLE: Uses appropriate voice, is aware of development levels of clients served, encourages independence and self-help, and reinforces positive behavior.
• For those who provide direct care to clients, has the ability to anticipate problems, redirect behavior using positive practices, handle transitions well and develop goals for observation.

PEER SUPPORT & COLLABORATION

• Communicates and interacts well with others among teams, across departments, and/or with clients to ensure a respectful, and inclusive service/work environment.
• Encourages and supports skill development of colleagues and/or direct reports, clients and/or families, and external stakeholders.
• Builds/maintains trust and exhibits healthy boundaries with colleagues and/or direct reports, clients and/or families, and external stakeholders.

PROFESSIONALISM

• Is visible with a positive presence, ethical, and highly professional.
• Expresses accountability for actions.
• Shows respect towards others, serves as an appropriate role model during interactions and while performing job responsibilities, and is responsive to the needs of others.

QUALITY OF WORK

• Reliably completes work according to organization standards.
• Exhibits strong judgment and problem-solving skills.

SAFETY

• Creates and maintains a safe, welcoming, physical and service environment.

TIME MANAGEMENT

• Is consistently at work, on time, and conforms to scheduled work hours.
• Possesses the ability to effectively manage projects, timelines, and team goals without constant oversight.

Education and Experience

• Must be a Registered Nurse (KY licensure in good standing) with at least 2 years of pediatric/adolescent mental health related experience.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Will maintain training requirements as dictated by their professional licensure/certification.
• Valid and current driver’s license with insurable driving record required in order to assist in transporting clients when necessary.

Physical Factors (those checked apply)

• Sitting at a desk for up to 8 hours
• Office Environment
• Entering data / keystroke
• Driving
• Standing for up to 8 hours
• Reaching above shoulder level
• Walking
• Bending
• Lifting/Carrying 50 max lbs
• Pushing / Pulling 50 max lbs.
• Using feet for repetitive action
• Using hands for repetitive action