IUMCH is seeking a Full Time Registered Nurse!
Please note: This position requires in-person work 4 days/week (any days Monday - Friday) along with on-call on weekends (triage through phone).
Key Responsibilities
1. Medication Management
- Administer or oversee administration of medications, ensuring adherence to physician orders.
- Ensure all medication is administered accurately through routine review of MAR and auditing.
- Ensure compliance with psychotropic medication policies outlined in DCS Policy 8.30.
- Monitor STAT and PRN medication use; ensure appropriate physician orders and documentation of rationale.
- Identify and report concerns of overuse or side effects and participate in decisions regarding discontinuation.
- Train direct care and designated staff on safe and compliant medication administration procedures, including proper documentation, medication storage, and handling protocols.
2. Health Oversight & Coordination
- Schedule and ensure completion of all routine and emergency medical, dental, and vision care for youth.
- Conduct monthly wellness checks on all youth and document findings appropriately.
- Coordinate annual EPSDT (Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnostic and Treatment) services.
- Maintain and regularly update each youth's medical passport.
- Communicate with external medical providers and internal team regarding treatment updates.
- Administer random drug screens to youth as needed, obtain and review results, and ensure appropriate documentation is completed and communicated to the treatment team.
3. Special Precautions & Risk Monitoring
- Participate in assessment and care planning for youth on special precautions (e.g., suicide risk, elopement risk, self-harm).
- Ensure documentation of initial assessments, ongoing monitoring, and reassessments.
- Collaborate in behavior management planning when medication is a factor.
4. Documentation & Reporting
- Complete and update treatment plans and treatment plan reviews for assigned youth.
- Contribute to monthly progress reports detailing medical care and medication status.
- Prepare health-related documentation for court appearances and treatment reviews.
- Maintain accurate medical records in compliance with HIPAA and DCS policies.
- Utilize the Credible Electronic Health Record (EHR) and QuickMAR systems for all documentation, including assessments, progress notes, monthly reports, medication logs, and treatment planning.
5. Team Collaboration
- Be an integral part of the interdisciplinary team and attend team meetings on a regular basis.
- Participate in daily morning meeting calls to discuss youth updates, medical concerns, and care coordination.
- Support and guide direct care staff on health-related protocols.
- Promote trauma-informed and culturally responsive care practices across the team.
6. Licensing & Compliance
- Ensure all nursing practices are consistent with Indiana Code (465 IAC 2-12) and DCS contract standards.
- Maintain current RN licensure and complete all required trainings.
- Participate in quality assurance and program audits.
- Review, maintain, and assist in the creation of medical-related policies and procedures to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and best practices.
7. Supervisory Responsibilities
- Provide supervision and guidance to assigned medical support staff, including the Medical Liaison.
- Ensure delegated tasks are completed accurately and in a timely manner.
- Monitor performance, provide coaching, and report staffing needs or concerns to leadership.
- Assist with onboarding and training of new medical support staff.
