Sub-Acute Residential Registered Nurse

Classification: Exempt
Reports to: Senior Director of Youth and Crisis Services
Date: March 2024

Each day at Volunteers of America, we strive to exemplify our foundational pillar of Servant Leadership and Cultural Values of Communication, Compassion, Integrity, Respect, and Excellence.

At VOA we are committed to providing opportunities that help staff grow and enhance their skill sets. As part of this commitment, we invest in on-the-job training to prepare employees for their new positions and offer professional development opportunities, coaching, and career pathways to promote our culture of helping staff advance their careers throughout the organization.

JOB DESCRIPTION

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Summary/Objective

Assists medical professionals by providing nursing assessments, identifying care requirements, and monitoring psychobiological treatment regimens in a Sub-Acute residential setting to stabilize mental well-being and coordinate treatment or aftercare services as needed.

Essential Functions

• Provide nursing assessment within 24 hours of admission
• Administration of medication and medication management as ordered and prescribed by the provider
• Provide education regarding side effects and assess the effectiveness of medication.
• Notifies physician of side effects or other concerns and/or lack of effectiveness.
• Arranges medication refills, as ordered and prescribed.
• Monitors lab reports and relays results to the physician, client, and therapist.
• Monitors vital signs, as ordered by the physician.
• Collaborate with the on-call therapist, in conjunction with the medical provider.
• Coordinates with other Volunteers of America staff and other community providers in collaborative treatment.
• Provides program and case consultation and education services internally, as well as to other community groups and individuals.
• Promotes wellness and provides education about health issues.
• Develops and maintains a positive working relationship with other community providers.
• Prepares needed reports of treatment as requested.
• Maintains case records to reflect the course of treatment.
• Adheres to VOA policies and procedures regarding proper documentation in the EHR and Dr’s First.
• Provides follow-up and aftercare planning services as needed.
• Participates in agency program development activities
• Attends staff meetings, supervisory conferences, and other activities as assigned by supervisory staff.

Competencies

• Ability to effectively work with a variety of computer software programs, including Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Desktop Publishing

• Effective communication skills, both oral and written. Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills

• Successfully interact with clients and team members in a professional manner
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks concurrently
• Demonstrate independent work initiative and sound judgment
• Continuous demonstration of behaviors aligned with a posture of servant leadership and our cultural values

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities but may serve as a coach and mentor for other positions in the organization.

Work Environment

This is an on-call position in a 24/7 facility. Days and hours of work vary according to the assigned shift. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as laptop computers, photocopiers, and smartphones.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. Specific vision abilities this job requires include close vision, the ability to adjust focus, and the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets, and bend or stand on a stool as necessary.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are generally Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties and on-call demand.

Travel

Some travel is required for this position.

Required Education, Experience, or Eligibility Qualifications

• Registered Nurse
• Wyoming License

Preferred Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in nursing

EEO Statement

Volunteers of America Northern Rockies is committed to equal opportunity for all, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristics. Volunteers of America Northern Rockies will make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants with disabilities unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. If you are interested in applying for an employment opportunity and feel you need a reasonable accommodation under the ADA, please contact us at 307-672-0475.