Nurse

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Nurse (RN/LVN) 

POSITION SUMMARY: 

The Nurse provides nursing oversight and support for individuals receiving HCBS-AMH services, ensuring coordination of medical and behavioral health needs in accordance with HHSC requirements, the Uniform Managed Care Manual (UMCM), Medicaid policy, and agency policies and procedures.

Job Type: Full Time

Starting Pay: $61,300

Work Location: Houston Texas

RESPONSIBILITIES

· Conduct nursing assessments and ongoing health monitoring for participants.

· Monitor physical health conditions that may impact behavioral health functioning or service participation.

· Identify changes in medical or psychiatric status.

· Administer Medication to clients.

· Coordinate with prescribing providers, pharmacies, and hospitals as needed.

· Provide health education to clients and staff related to: Chronic disease management, Medication awareness, Infection control, Wellness and preventive care.

· Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant nursing documentation in accordance with: HHSC and Medicaid requirements.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

· Ability to climb stairs multiple times a day and be able to lift and/or carry up to 25 pounds.

· Ability to sit, rise, kneel, squat, twist, pull bend multiple times a day. 

· Ability to walk with items in hand, grasp and reach as needed.

· Ability to perform with repetitive maneuvers and manual dexterity. 

· Ability to work in an office environment.

BENEFITS

· Medical, Dental, Vision

· Life Insurance

· 401K

· Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

· Vacation

· Holidays

GLOM is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, genetics, protected veteran, military status or unfavorable discharge from military service, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

QUALIFICATIONS

· Bachelor’s degree in public health

· RN or LVN License

· Experience working in the adult residential care industry is preferred.

· At least two (2) year of Mental Health experience preferred.

· Knowledge of psychiatric illness and treatment.

· Ability to work independently and be self-motivated.

· Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively work with individuals and groups.

· Highly organized and detail oriented, with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment. 

· Ability to flex work hours as needed.

· Willing to work some weekends and overnight shift.

· Possess strong interpersonal leadership, analytic, and problem-solving skills.

· CCL approved FBI and DOJ criminal background clearances.

· CPR/First Aid/BLS certification