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Detroit Behavioral Institute Seeks Nurse (Midtown, Detroit, Michigan)
at in detroit, MI
Title: Nurse LPN Part-Time/Contingent/Full-time
Reports to: Nurse Manager
I. Job Summary:
Under the provisions set forth by the Michigan Board of Nursing, and in compliance with Pioneer/DBI — Capstone policies and procedures, the Nurse will be responsible for all resident medical care. In this capacity, he/she will act as a liaison to doctors, distribute medication and work with program staff to ensure that the medical needs of all residents are met.
II. Qualifications: Must have a degree or a certificate from an accredited school of nursing and must be licensed in the state of Michigan.
III. Job Duties:
• Responsible for passing and documentation of all medications, in accordance to DBI- Capstone Academy’s Medication Dispensing Procedure and Policy.
• Closely monitor all youth with special medical conditions.
• Work closely with the pharmacy to ensure that all medications are received in a timely manner.
• Work with the therapists to get all medical/medication consents signed by parent/guardians in a timely manner.
• Schedule all doctor, vision, immunization, specialty, physical therapy, surgical, tests and appointments.
• Assist all physicians when they are in the building- including the psychiatrist, medical doctor, dentist, podiatrist and gynecologist. Follow up on all orders by doctors.
• Follow up on all lab and test results. Notify the doctor, document in the resident’s chart, notify the therapist and/or parent/guardian if appropriate.
• Keep track of all psychiatric evaluations, updated psychiatric evaluations and medication reviews. Ensure that all youth are having their appropriate appointments with the psychiatrist and that the CMO/DHS/therapist are receiving the appropriate information.
• Attend multi-disciplinary meetings for all new residents. Responsible for explaining the benefits and risks for medications to all who are present.
• Maintain medical records for each youth.
• Complete a Nursing Assessment within 7 business days of admission for each new resident.
• Complete an Admission and Discharge Body Audit Scan and complete the Body Audit form.
• Assess the status of residents’ during the following situations and provide appropriate first aid, medical interventions and complete a Body Audit form:
- Physical restraints
- Physical injuries
- Suicide attempts
- Self harming behaviors (cutting, hitting head on the wall, etc.)
- Medical emergencies (seizures, sports injuries, etc.), including those requiring a visit to the emergency room or hospital. Contact the CMO/DHS and parent/guardian for all medical emergencies. Complete an Incident Report for all medical emergencies.
• Complete a pre-natal assessment on all expectant mothers. Monitor all identified problems, schedule all pre-natal appointments, do teachings on each phase of pregnancy and tests that will be performed on the resident. If appropriate, provide teaching and recourse material to parents/guardian/staff.
• Assess status of employee medical emergencies that occurs while on duty and provide the appropriate first-aid and/or send them out for emergency treatment at the authorized agency. This is done while following protocol set forth by Human Resources. Monitor all follow-up appointments and forward all resulting paperwork to Human Resources. Forward any restrictions to Human Resources and the Program Director.
• Ensure that all medical information is entered on JAIS/JJOLT for all residents, including medication, medication changes and medical issues.
• Upon admission, obtain resident’s immunizations. Make appointment for residents to obtain required shots and note all information in the resident’s chart.
• Monitor resident’s weight and document in their chart, depending on the resident’s medication that they are taking.
• Maintain and monitor the condition of all medical equipment in the building including the wheel chair, crutches, breathing treatments, oxygen tanks, ambu-bags, etc.
• Prepare slips and obtain specimens for all residents returning from reintegration visits. Review the results and forward all abnormal results to the therapist, Nurse Manager, medical doctor and Clinical Director.
• Responsible to work with food service for weekly menu development and ensure that all youth who have food allergies are receiving the appropriate food.
• Keep the insurance information updated on each youth. Keep the Nurse Manager, Program Director and Clinical Director updated.
• Ensure proper disposal of biohazard waste.
• Review all MARS sheets for each resident upon admission, each month and following any medication change.
• Provide the Program Director copies of the MARS forms every month.
• Must attend all scheduled trainings.
• Present trainings as requested.
• Review referrals for medical appropriateness for treatment.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.
Please send resumes to:
Elizabeth Welch, Nursing Manager
by Fax: (313) 831 – 3510
or by e-mail ewelch@ detroitcapstoneacademy.com
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