What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN position at Volunteers of America Mid-States?
POSITION TITLE: RN
LOCATION: Manchester, KY
STATUS: Full Time, Salaried, Exempt
PROGRAM: Addiction Recovery Services
REPORTS TO: Program Manager
INTRODUCTION:
Volunteers of America Mid-States (VOA) is a non-profit organization spanning four states that creates positive change in the lives of individuals and communities through a ministry of service. We provide housing for families, veterans, and low-income seniors. We provide care and support for individuals with developmental disabilities, healing accountability that brings people together with restorative justice, and free HIV testing and education. When Volunteers of America was founded in 1896, "volunteer" referred to anyone who served others as a vocation through a commitment to a mission. Today, we are still staffed by paid, mission-driven professionals working to create positive change and build thriving communities. Flexibility, teamwork, and fun are some of the reasons our employees are proud to work at VOA! We offer a comprehensive benefits package to employees who meet eligibility requirements.
BENEFITS:
Volunteers of America Mid-States, offers a rich and robust benefits package the supports a healthy work life balance, which include the following:
Health and Wellness
Employee Assistance Plans (EAP)
Health and Wellness Program
Medical Coverage
Dental Coverage
Vision Coverage
Flexible Spending Account
Health Spending Account
Short Term Disability
MetLife Legal Plans
Employee Assistance Plans (EAP)
Health and Wellness Program
Medical Coverage
Dental Coverage
Vision Coverage
Flexible Spending Account
Health Spending Account
Short Term Disability
MetLife Legal Plans
Financial Wellbeing
Competitive Compensation Packages
Life Insurance (company paid)
403b retirement plan with company fund matching
Employee discounts
Competitive Compensation Packages
Life Insurance (company paid)
403b retirement plan with company fund matching
Employee discounts
- Loan forgiveness options through federal programs
- All company paid benefits and paid time off effective day one
Work Culture
Commitment Committee
Justice Committee
Integrity Committee
Compassion Committee
DE&I Committee
Retention Committee
Commitment Committee
Justice Committee
Integrity Committee
Compassion Committee
DE&I Committee
Retention Committee
Training & Development
VOA LEAD Program- Leadership Development Program
VOA University - Staff Development
VOA Academy - Clinical Training and Development
VOA LEAD Program- Leadership Development Program
VOA University - Staff Development
VOA Academy - Clinical Training and Development
JOB SUMMARY AND QUALIFICATIONS:
RN is responsible for administration and implementation of the health care service provision for individuals within Freedom House Residential Treatment Program and quality assurance for Freedom House programs within the regulations of Behavioral Health Services Organization Regulations and KY Medicaid Regulations. In addition, this position will provide continuous nursing services during traditional first shift hours Monday through Friday along with on-call responsibilities by phone after hours and on-site as needed in follow-up to telephone consultation after hours.
WHAT YOU SHOULD HAVE FOR THIS ROLE:
The position requires current license as a Registered Nurse with the State of Kentucky. Preferred candidates will have experience equivalent to three years in the behavioral health and addiction recovery fields. Must have knowledge of the rules, policies and procedures and guidelines established by the state of Kentucky for Residential Treatment of Addiction Services.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Monitors and provides continuous nursing services for residents within residential treatment.
2. Continuously assesses the effectiveness of nursing procedures and implements any changes necessary to insure quality-nursing services.
3. Serves effectively as a consultation resource for staff and clearly communicates clinical expertise.
4. When necessary, effectively recruits nursing and health service personnel.
5. Effectively works to maintain Behavioral Health Services Organization KARS standards along with AODE and Medicaid standards and takes prompt, effective action to correct any
deficiencies in coordination with Director of Addiction Recovery Services and Clinical Staff.
2. Continuously assesses the effectiveness of nursing procedures and implements any changes necessary to insure quality-nursing services.
3. Serves effectively as a consultation resource for staff and clearly communicates clinical expertise.
4. When necessary, effectively recruits nursing and health service personnel.
5. Effectively works to maintain Behavioral Health Services Organization KARS standards along with AODE and Medicaid standards and takes prompt, effective action to correct any
deficiencies in coordination with Director of Addiction Recovery Services and Clinical Staff.
6. Attends all required meetings on a scheduled basis and effectively uses these to resolve problems, review nursing/clinical issues and to enhance the competencies of clinical staff.
7. Makes recommendations for improvements for non-nursing services which impact the administration of nursing and other health related services. May coordinate and implement the education of other non-nursing staff on specific health related issues such as safety, infection control and preventative practices.
8. To ensure that all internal and external quality assurance plans are implemented as they pertain to clinical health related services.
9. Coordinate services between health care professionals, such as Primary Care Physician, medical specialist, i.e. (cardiologist, orthopedists, psychiatrist, etc.).
10. Any other responsibilities as assigned to meet the mission of the agency.
11. Performance quality improvement (PQI) duties as assigned by supervision & PQI committee.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Salary : $50,100 - $63,500
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