Duties and Responsibilities include the following. (Other duties may be assigned.)
- conduct a nursing evaluation upon admission in accordance with their scope of work (RN Only);
- Monitor the NCPMP/CSRS, when delegated by physician;
- provide ongoing nursing assessment, planning, and evaluation on patients according to their scope of work (RN only);
- Prepare and supply medication to patients, maintaining medication inventory records and logs in compliance with federal and state regulations;
- Provide documentation in the Patients service record of all nursing activities performed related to Patient care
- ensures medical orders are being followed and performed;
- provide psychoeducation on HIV/AIDS, TB, Hepatitis, Pregnancy, and other health education services;
- coordinate medical treatment and referral for biomedical problems;
- perform auxiliary testing based on medical orders;
- consult with the medical director, program physician, PA, or NP for guidance in medical matters concerning the wellbeing of patients; and
- participate in staff meetings and treatment team meetings.
- Takes blood pressure, pulse ox, respiratory rate, and pulse as needed
- Acts as a liaison for drug and equipment representatives and various state agencies as Needed.
- Prepares and administers medication to clients maintaining medication inventory records and logs in compliance with federal and state regulations.
- Provides random, supervised urine specimens for drug screen testing at the request of the program director or medical provider as needed.
- Pregnancy tests and mouth swabs- Reads and documents.
- Inventories medication stock.
- Orders medication as directed by the medical director.
- Maintains adequate security over medication stock.
- Maintains medication inventory records and logs in compliance with federal and state regulations and the program protocol.
- Receives medication shipments.
- Prints and files client dosing reports and inventory reports.
- Administers tuberculin skin screenings.
- coordination medical treatment by providing information to clients about other services, such as hospitals and inpatient treatment facilities
- Administers the exposure control plan.
- CSRS/NCPMP at minimum quarterly.
- Maintains accurate inventory including DEA 222 form maintenance.
- Responsible for attendance and punctuality at work.
- Responsible for a professional demeanor.
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned by supervisor.