Resident Health Nurse – Clinical Care & Coordination

Odyssey House Louisiana, Inc.; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Odyssey House Louisiana, Inc. is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to support adults in the Residential Program. You will orient clients to services, coordinate medication management, and work with the Medical Staff to deliver nursing care.

You will monitor vital signs, facilitate treatments, document health information, and support resident self-management within HIPAA guidelines. This role emphasizes teamwork with CHC and daily care coordination.

Responsibilities

• assess potential residents for appropriateness for the treatment program
• complete an updated assessment on each client after admissions
• complete a medical treatment/discharge plan based on updated assessment
• communicate the treatment plan with the treatment team upon admission and on a monthly basis
• provide on-going health education to all residents as outlined in the Residential Program Manual
• provide on-going assessment of acute medical/nursing needs of all residents and refers residents to appropriate treatment centers
• monitor prescribed medication consumption and treatments that includes assessing resident knowledge and understanding of medication and treatment regimens, as well as, accuracy of administration
• coordinate the management of patient’s medication stock including pharmacy pick-up and drop-off of meds, calling in refills for clients, and upkeep of how medication is stored
• conduct urine drug screens on all residents as directed to do so
• conduct weekly psycho education classes
• follow treatment care plans set forth by the medical staff
• document all pertinent health related information about residents on the resident chart that is done routinely and according to nursing standards of practice
• complete Incident Report form before the end of a shift if applicable; and
• maintain HIPAA guidelines; and
• perform other duties as assigned.

Job description

Odyssey House Louisiana, Inc. is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to support adults in the Residential Program. You will orient clients to services, coordinate medication management, and work with the Medical Staff to deliver nursing care.

You will monitor vital signs, facilitate treatments, document health information, and support resident self-management within HIPAA guidelines. This role emphasizes teamwork with CHC and daily care coordination.