Responsibilities:
- Provide direct patient care in a behavioral health setting
- Administer medications and treatments as ordered by physicians
- Perform laboratory tests and analyze results
- Assist with procedures such as spinal taps and sterile processing
- Provide care for patients with special needs, including physical and mental disabilities
- Follow infection control protocols to maintain a safe and clean environment
- Lift and transfer patients as needed
- Document patient information accurately using the Cerner electronic medical record system
- Assist with Botox injections and other cosmetic procedures
- Ensure accurate coding of medical procedures for billing purposes
Skills:
- Valid license as a Vocational Nurse in the state of [Location]
- Strong knowledge of behavioral health practices and procedures
- Proficiency in laboratory testing and analysis
- Familiarity with sterile processing techniques
- Ability to provide care for patients with special needs and adapt to their unique requirements
- Knowledge of infection control protocols and ability to maintain a clean environment
- Physical strength and ability to lift and transfer patients safely
- Experience with the Cerner electronic medical record system is preferred
- Familiarity with Botox injections and cosmetic procedures is a plus
- Excellent attention to detail for accurate coding of medical procedures
Please note that this job description is not exhaustive, and additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $38.00 - $45.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Continuing education credits
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Free parking
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Malpractice insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Referral program
- Travel reimbursement
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Medical specialties:
Physical setting:
Standard shift:
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus opportunities
- Breakdown pay
- Completion bonus
- Double time pay
- Hourly bonus
Work Location: In person