Staff Nurse

Advantage Behavioral Health LLC.; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Advantage Behavioral Health LLC. seeks a Staff Nurse to oversee medication self-administration, refills, infection control, and coordination of lab activities for residents in a 24/7 residential setting.

The role ensures safe medication practices, accurate clinical records, and coordination of medical care with psychiatric staff and PCPs. The position requires an RN or LPN license and at least 3 years of nursing experience, preferably in behavioral health.

Qualifications

• RN or LPN licensure in the practicing state.
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• 3 years nursing experience, preferably behavioral health.
• Knowledge of psychotropic meds and state medication regulations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee medication self-administration and MAR audits.
• Coordinate health screenings and nursing assessments for residents.
• Ensure compliance with licensing audits and accrediting bodies.

Skills

Psychotropic meds knowledge

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Nursing degree

Tools

EMR/eMAR proficiency

Job description

Job Summary

The Staff Nurse is responsible for overseeing the persons served medication self-administration, medication refills, infection control, and lab coordination. This role ensures the safe and accurate person served self-administration of medications, the maintenance of clinical health records, and the coordination of medical care for all residents. The Staff Nurse bridges the gap between psychiatric care and physical health, ensuring that the facility remains in compliance with state regulations and standards for medication management and infection control.

• Medication Management and Safety
  • Oversee the entire medicationself-administrationprocess, ensuring zero-error tolerance and strict adherence to physician orders.
  • Conduct regular audits of the Medication Administration Records (MAR) and Narcotic counts to ensure regulatory compliance.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for the consulting pharmacist and local pharmacies to manage deliveries, refills, and medication destruction.
• Resident Health and Coordination of Care
  • Perform initial health screenings and ongoing nursing assessments for residents,identifyingany acute or chronic medical issues.
  • Coordinate with the Medical Director (Psychiatrist) to implement changes in psychiatric medication andmonitormetabolic or side-effect concerns.
  • Facilitate communication with external Primary Care Physicians (PCPs), dentists, and specialists to ensure residents' physical health needs are addressed.
• Regulatory Compliance and Quality Improvement
  • Ensure themedicaldepartment is "survey-ready" for state licensing audits andnationalaccreditation bodies (The Joint Commission).
  • Develop and implement infection control policies, TB testing protocols for staff/residents, and emergency medical response procedures.
  • Participate in Quality Improvement (QI) committee meetings, reporting on medication errors, health trends, and immunization compliance.

Job Summary

The Staff Nurse is responsible for overseeing the persons served medication self-administration, medication refills, infection control, and lab coordination. This role ensures the safe and accurate person served self-administration of medications, the maintenance of clinical health records, and the coordination of medical care for all residents. The Staff Nurse bridges the gap between psychiatric care and physical health, ensuring that the facility remains in compliance with state regulations and standards for medication management and infection control.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Medication Management and Safety
  • Oversee the entire medicationself-administrationprocess, ensuring zero-error tolerance and strict adherence to physician orders.
  • Conduct regular audits of the Medication Administration Records (MAR) and Narcotic counts to ensure regulatory compliance.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for the consulting pharmacist and local pharmacies to manage deliveries, refills, and medication destruction.
• Resident Health and Coordination of Care
  • Perform initial health screenings and ongoing nursing assessments for residents,identifyingany acute or chronic medical issues.
  • Coordinate with the Medical Director (Psychiatrist) to implement changes in psychiatric medication andmonitormetabolic or side-effect concerns.
  • Facilitate communication with external Primary Care Physicians (PCPs), dentists, and specialists to ensure residents' physical health needs are addressed.
• Regulatory Compliance and Quality Improvement
  • Ensure themedicaldepartment is "survey-ready" for state licensing audits andnationalaccreditation bodies (The Joint Commission).
  • Develop and implement infection control policies, TB testing protocols for staff/residents, and emergency medical response procedures.
  • Participate in Quality Improvement (QI) committee meetings, reporting on medication errors, health trends, and immunization compliance.

Qualifications

• Education and Licensure
  • Licensure:Must hold a valid, unrestricted license as aRegistered Nurse (RN)orLicensed Practical Nurse (LPN)in thestate of practice.
  • Education:Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
• Experience
  • Clinical Experience: Minimum of three (3) years of nursing experience, preferably in a behavioral health or residential setting.
  • Knowledge: Demonstrated understanding of psychotropic medications and state medication administration regulations.
• Knowledge and Skills
  • Proficiencyin using Electronic Medical Records (EHR) and Electronic Medication Administration Records (eMAR).
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage medicallogisticsfor a large resident population.
  • Excellent communication skills for collaborating with a multidisciplinary treatment team.
• Physical Requirements
  • Ability to work in a 24/7 residential environment.
  • Ability to stand or walk for extended periods during facility rounds.
  • Ability toassistin the event ofa medical emergency.

40 hours weekly