RN
Company: Volunteers of America Mid-States
Location: Louisville
Posted on: May 28, 2023
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Job Description:
Volunteers of America Mid-States (VOA) is a non-profit organization
spanning four states that creates positive change in the lives of
individuals and communities through a ministry of service. We
provide housing for families, veterans, and low-income seniors. -
We provide care and support for individuals with developmental
disabilities, healing accountability that brings people together
with restorative justice, and free HIV testing and education. -
When Volunteers of America was founded in 1896, "volunteer"
referred to anyone who served others as a vocation through a
commitment to a mission. Today, we are still staffed by paid,
mission-driven professionals working to create positive change and
build thriving communities. - Flexibility, teamwork, and fun are
some of the reasons our employees are proud to work at VOA! - We
offer a comprehensive benefits package to employees who meet
eligibility requirements.
PROGRAM: - - - -VOA Home - -STATUS: P-T Contract -
POSITION: - - -Nurse Practitioner
REPORTS TO: - -Children's Coordinator
OVERVIEW:
The Nurse is responsible for administration and implementation of
the health care service provision for individuals in our
residential Family Emergency Shelter, Unity House. -
REQUIREMENTS:
The position requires current license as an APRN with the State of
Kentucky. - Preference given to candidates who have experience
working both in residential settings, and with clients who are
homeless. - Must be comfortable working closely with adults and
children in a shelter setting. - -
RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Monitors and provides acute nursing services for residents
within emergency shelter 12 hours weekly/3 days a week. -
2. Continuously assesses the effectiveness of nursing procedures
and implements any changes
- - necessary to insure quality-nursing services.
3. Serves effectively as a consultation resource for staff and
clearly communicates -
- - clinical expertise.
4. When necessary, effectively recruits nursing and health service
personnel.
5. Makes recommendations for improvements for non-nursing services
which impact the administration of nursing and other health related
services. - May coordinate and implement the education of other
non-nursing staff on specific health related issues such as safety,
infection control and preventative practices. - -
6. To ensure that all internal and external quality assurance plans
are implemented as they pertain to clinical health related
services.
7. Any other responsibilities as assigned to meet the mission of
the agency.
8. Performance quality improvement (PQI) duties as assigned by
supervision & PQI - - committee.
9. Able to administer and prescribe medications.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants
will receive consideration for employment without regard to race,
color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or
expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status,
genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other
characteristic protected by law.
Keywords: Volunteers of America Mid-States, Louisville , RN, Other , Louisville, Kentucky
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