Registered Nurse - Addictions Recovery Center 6725 chez Meridian Health Services

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$2,500 Welcome Bonus!

Focusing on �Whole-Person� Healthcare
Meridian Health Services is a progressive healthcare organization that believes in treating the �whole person� integrating physical, mental and social well-being to help people achieve their optimum health. This approach connects treatments and doctors working together to heal both the body and mind for total well-being.

Meridian Health Services is currently seeking a full time Registered Nurse to provide services in our Residential Substance Use Program located in Lafayette, Indiana. Some travel, up to 10% may be necessary.

Registered Nurse Key Responsibilities:

• Responds to requests from residents' concerning the effectiveness of medications, side-effects, special precautions or problems with medication and consults with medical staff as appropriate to provide directions on changes/modifications to the prescribed medication regimens.
• Phone in prescription orders to pharmacies as directed by medical staff.
• Review lab and test results, reporting concerns and abnormal results to medical staff.
• Obtain medical histories and do physical assessments as directed by medical staff. Including B/P, WS, Wt., and AIMS testing. Provide health screening as needed to direct residents' to needed medical care.
• Administer injectable medications as ordered by medical staff.
• Provide as needed, educational groups, and one-on-one teaching to residents' concerning psychotropic medications, diagnosis and health related issues.
• Participate in reviews and modifications of residents' services during treatment planning.
• Supervise medications using pre-packaged medication delivery system or weekly pill minders as determined by the physician. Assist with use of Patient Assistance Programs available through pharmaceutical companies. Utilize medication samples as prescribed and ordered by the physician. Oversee documentation in Medication Administration Record (MAR) and provide corrections as necessary.
• Assist with maintenance of employee health records, providing annual TB testing and Hepatitis B Vaccine.
• Function as a liaison with Emergency Room, Physician offices, pharmacies, and Meridian physician to clarify medication order, obtain proper prescriptions and obtain appointments as needed.
• Complete required clinical documents for review/approval by a member of the medical staff.
• Complete other documentation to ensure accurate and timely information for client and third-party billing.

We are seeking Registered Nurse candidates with the following qualities:

• Associates or Bachelor's degree in Nursing
• Non-probationary Indiana Licensed Registered Nurse required
• Two (2) years of substance use/psychiatric nursing experience preferred
• A valid driver's license with a driving record meeting Meridian's driving policy, reliable transportation, and proof of auto insurance

Meridian Health Services provides the following benefits to our Registered Nurses:

• Health, dental, vision plans
• Welcome Bonus $2,500!
• Merit Based Compensation Plan
• Voluntary benefits, including critical illness, short term disability, etc.
• 401k with company contribution
• Generous PTO plan
• Wellness plan
• Life balance-oriented organization

Drug screen, TB test, extensive background check, and fingerprinting are required of all Meridian employees. Meridian Health Services recommends that all individuals who join Meridian have a flu shot and Covid vaccination to further protect our staff and the patients we serve. We also adhere to Covid-related protocol including wearing masks, social distancing, and sanitizing.

Meridian Health Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer (M/F/D/V) and also participates in E-Verify.