Registered Nurse

Description:
Compass is searching for a nurse to provide services on our Women's & Children's residential unit in Columbia. This is a full time, benefits eligible position with a $3000 immediate signing bonus. The schedule for this position is Monday-Friday, daytime hours. This individual will be providing medical consultation and medication management for the consumers on the unit.

Other responsibilities of residential nurse:

Completes nursing assessments as required by contracts
Monitor health needs/Monitor post-acute withdrawal symptoms/ Meet with consumers about medical concerns
Triage medication condition occurring during treatment/Manage medical emergencies
Arrange medication appointment and confer with attending physician as necessary or acquire medical services through managed care organizations
Arrange or monitor special dietary needs for medical conditions
Provide individual assistance to consumers in accessing needed mental health services including accompanying consumer to appointments to address medical or other health needs
Review medication requirements with consumers
Call physician/pharmacy to confirm medications prescribed
Educate consumer on medications/Clarify instructions on medication use/Monitor self-administration of medication
Coordinates training of staff for self-administration of medication, CLIA, Bio-hazard and other trainings as needed
Completes blood draws for metabolics/Coordinates lab orders/Monitor lab levels including consultation with physicians
Consult on use of over the counter medication and monitor their use
Inject therapeutic medication, both subcutaneous and intramuscular
Coordinate medication needs with pharmacies, consumers and families including the use of indigent drug programs/Set up medication boxes
Conduct psycho-education groups related to health issues
Provide staff in-services regarding medical related issues

EDUCATION

Associates degree in nursing required
Bachelors degree in nursing preferred

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION

RN, licensed in Missouri required

Compass Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and an E-Verify participant.