Medical/ Health Care

LPN or RN Positions *New Grad Welcome!

Location: Asheville, NC

Shift:
Full Time, PRN positions available
Shifts available: overnight & evening schedules
8 and 12 hour shifts available

Duties & Responsibilities:

Draw blood, monitor vital signs, give first aid, assess physical concerns, make outside medical appointments as needed
Process and review all medication refills and orders
Pack medications and determine eligibility for self-administer medications
Discuss and educate residents on their medications
Assesses residents with physical health complaints, schedules appointments with external providers, and provides follow up care
Collects FBG, breathalyzer, urine drug screens
Maintain proper documentation of medications, appointments, physical health concerns
Provides crisis intervention and assists with hospitalization when necessary
Communicates with Integrative Health Specialist regarding supplements, dietary concerns, and additional weight monitoring
Completes required procedures and documentation for all changes with residents

Qualifications:

Interest in working in a mental health residential treatment facility
Previous psychiatric experience preferred-New Grads are welcome!
Understanding of psychiatric medications
Willingness to work in an office and clerical environment
Possess both strong written and verbal communication skills
Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize needs
Ability to work with computers and portals for documentation
Ability to work effectively with a wide range of people in a diverse community
Supportive of a recovery based model
NC licensed as an LPN or RN

*CooperRiis is a therapeutic healing community located in Asheville, North Carolina. We are a Smoke/Drug/Alcohol Free Facility.

* CooperRiis strives to maintain high standards of safety for our employees and residents during COVID-19 by following State and CDC guidelines. All staff are required to follow the COVID-19 protocol with no exceptions. This includes, but is not...