REGISTERED NURSE - OUTPATIENT

Registered Nurse - OutpatientChurchill Building - Cheyenne, WY 82001OverviewPosition Type: Full-time Job Shift: Day Education Level: 4 Year Degree Travel Percentage: Up to 25%DescriptionRegistered NurseClassification: Exempt Reports to: VP of Behavioral Health Date: April 2023Each day at Volunteers of America, we strive to exemplify our foundational pillar of Servant Leadership and Cultural Values of Communication, Compassion, Integrity, Respect, and Excellence.JOB DESCRIPTIONSummary/ObjectiveAssists the medical professionals in providing prescription services to the Volunteers of America Community in order to maintain mental wellness and coordinate treatment.Essential FunctionsAdministration of medication, as ordered and prescribed by the provider.Provides medication management services.Provides education regarding side effects and assesses effectiveness of medication.Notifies physician of side effects or other concerns and/or lack of effectiveness.Arranges medication refills, as ordered and prescribed.Promotes wellness and provides education about health issues.Develops and maintains positive working relationship with other community providers.Coordinates with other Volunteers of America staff and other community providers in collaborative treatment.Prepares needed reports of treatment as requested.Maintains case records to reflect course of treatment.Adheres to Volunteers of America's policies and procedures regarding proper documentation in the EHR and Dr's First.Provides follow up and aftercare planning services as needed.Provides program and case consultation and education services internally, as well as to other community groups and individuals.Participates in agency program development activities as needed.Attends staff meetings, supervisory conferences, and other activities as assigned by supervisory staff.Monitors lab reports and relays results to the physician, client, and therapist.Monitors vital signs, as ordered by the physician.May collaborate with the on-call therapist, in conjunction with the medical provider.Other duties as assigned by Supervisor.CompetenciesAbility to effectively work with a variety of computer software programs, including Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Desktop PublishingEffective communication skills, both oral and written. Excellent attention to detail and organizational skillsSuccessfully interact with clients and team members in a professional mannerAbility to prioritize and manage multiple tasks concurrentlyDemonstrate independent work initiative and sound judgmentContinuous demonstration of behaviors aligned with a posture of servant leadership and our cultural valuesSupervisory ResponsibilityThis position has no direct supervisory responsibilities but may serve as a coach and mentor for other positions in the organization.Work EnvironmentThis job operates in a outpatient facility environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as laptop computers, photocopiers, and smartphones.Physical DemandsThe physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. This would require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bend or stand on a stool as necessary.Position Type/Expected Hours of WorkThis is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are generally Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.TravelSome travel is required for this position.Required Education, Experience, or Eligibility QualificationsRegistered NurseWyoming LicensePreferred Education and ExperienceBachelor's degree in nursingEEO StatementVolunteers of America Northern Rockies is committed to equal opportunity for all, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristics. Volunteers of America Northern Rockies will make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants with disabilities unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. If you are interested in applying for an employment opportunity and feel you need a reasonable accommodation pursuant to the ADA, please contact us at View phone number on click.appcast.io.