Nurse- LPN or RN- Residential- 3rd shift

OhioGuidestone provides a complete continuum of responsive person-centered prevention services, mental health and substance use treatment, and wrap-around supports, serving the needs of over 50,000 people each year through telehealth and locations across Ohio.

 

At OhioGuidestone, we believe a workforce comprised of employees from diverse backgrounds and communities and a culture of belonging makes us a better organization. Together, we continue to build a workplace that encourages, supports, and celebrates the varied voices of our employees.

Essential Functions:

• Attends and participates in scheduled in-service training, educational classes and meetings to maintain current certification and as managed by regulatory agencies and company policies/procedures.

• Follows nurse procedures and policies to ensure that services rendered meet OhioGuidestone quality standards, and mentors staff through the critical thinking process.

• Updates and maintains medical records.

• Performs diagnostic tests as directed and/or needed.

• Establishes and maintains an open line of communication with all Therapists and Medical Providers

• Documents client records, labs, medical records, and OARRS within Agency designated standards.

• Meets and sustains the OhioGuidestone designated productivity standard.

• Provides ongoing education for Behavioral Health and SUD diagnoses and medicines for employees, as needed.

• Carries out orders as received from Medical Providers.

• Monitors client vitals and reports to Medical Providers.

• Completes prior authorizations for medication and return phone calls to clients/families prior to end of shift.

• Coordinates the medical portion of client care while receiving services at OhioGuidestone.

• Completes nursing assessments for clients.

• Assists with referrals for clients to see health care professionals.

• Rotates shift or site as need based on staffing needs.

• Provides ongoing education on mental health diagnosis and medications.

• Returns calls for other psychiatry locations as needed.

• Attends all required staff meetings, Agency trainings, and supervision meetings.

• Meets and sustains the Agency’s designated productivity standards.

• Attends cottage team meetings when possible.

• Completes daily rounds.

• Updates and maintain medication cupboards and notebooks.

• Orders, prepares, and administers medication to clients.

• Stocks first-aid supplies as needed.

• Makes appointments for clients to see health care professionals.

• Prepares client medical reports on a quarterly basis.

• Meet with provider(s), therapist(s), cottage manager(s), and client(s) as needed.

• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.

• May be involved in the planning, organization, and implementation of special events or department specific projects or seasonal program changes.

• Exhibits positivity, flexibility and a willingness to take on new responsibilities as requested or required.

• Demonstrates positive leadership, promote a team-based work environment and present the agency in the most positive light with all internal and external contacts.

Performance Requirements:

• Must be able to operate a computer and other position related technologies

• Must be able to verbally exchange information in a confidential manner with employees, clients, students, participants, and/or families in various settings

• Must be available for crisis management by phone as needed

• Must be able to work flexible hours as needed

• Must be able to clearly and confidentially communicate with OhioGuidestone employees, clients, students, participants, and other stakeholders

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time

• Must be able to access work locations and, as necessary, homes which may include ascending/descending stairs

• Must be able to stoop, stand, walk, bend, and stay upright to perform work

• Must be able to visually read written and digital information

• Must be able to visually determine the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of work assigned and/or to make general observations of facilities or structures

• Must be able to receive detailed information through oral communication

• Must be able to hear clients, students, or participants, co-workers, and supervisors at normal speaking levels

• Must be able to dictate with clients, students, participants, co-workers, and supervisors using all means of communication including but not limited to, in-person, phone, and computer

• Must be able to run and/or chase as needed

• Must be able to type case files and other paperwork

• Must be able to drive to varying work environments including agency offices, and community based locations as needed.

• Must be able to lift children and infants of varying weights

• When necessary, must be able to restrain clients of various heights with weights varying up to 300 pounds

• Must adhere to all Our Promise Values and Guiding Principals

Qualifications:

• Associate’s Degree required; Bachelor’s Degree preferred.

• Valid State of Ohio Nursing License required.

• Demonstrated experience in the Behavioral Health lifespan, preferred.

• Must have a valid Ohio driver’s license, safe driving record and proof of insurance required.

• Ability to take and pass a physical exam, tuberculosis test, and drug screening.