Job Description
LOCATION: Owensboro, KY
STATUS: Full-Time, Hourly, Non-Exempt
PROGRAM: Addiction Recovery
REPORTS TO: VP of Addiction Recovery
Founded in 1896, “volunteer” once meant anyone serving others as their calling. Today, our staff are paid professionals driven by our mission. We focus on making a difference and building stronger communities. Flexibility, teamwork, and a positive work culture make VOA a great place to work. We also offer a full benefits package for eligible employees.
BENEFITS
Our benefits support your health, finances, and career growth.
Health & Wellness
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Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
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Health and wellness program
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Medical, dental, and vision coverage
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Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA)
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Short-term disability
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MetLife legal plans
Financial Wellbeing
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Competitive pay
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Company-paid life insurance
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403(b) retirement plan with company match
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Employee discounts
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Federal loan forgiveness program options (National Health Service Corps & Public Service Loan Forgiveness)
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All company-paid benefits and paid time off start on day one
Work Culture
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Commitment, Justice, Integrity, Compassion, and Retention Committees
Training & Development
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VOA LEAD Program (leadership development)
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VOA University (staff development)
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VOA Academy (clinical training)
JOB SUMMARY AND QUALIFICATIONS:
- Current, unrestricted RN license in Kentucky
- Associate’s degree in nursing required; BSN preferred
- Minimum one year nursing experience; SUD or behavioral health preferred
- Knowledge of medication administration and documentation
- CPR/First Aid certification or ability to obtain
- Preference given to candidates who have experience working both in residential settings, and with clients who are co-occurring
- Must be comfortable working closely with women and families in a residential setting
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provide nursing care and medical oversight to residents
- Administer medications per physician orders
- Conduct health assessments and ongoing monitoring
- Coordinate care with medical providers
- Maintain accurate, audit-ready medical documentation
- Participate in CARF, Medicaid, and AODE audits and licensure reviews
- Ensure compliance with regulatory standards
- Support corrective action plans
- Promote trauma-informed, recovery-oriented care
- Effectively works to maintain Behavioral Health Services Organization KARS standards along with AODE and Medicaid standards and takes prompt, effective action to correct any deficiencies in coordination with Program Manager Clinical Services and Clinical Staff.
- Attends all required meetings on a scheduled basis and effectively uses these to resolve problems, review nursing/clinical issues and to enhance the competencies of clinical staff.
- Coordinate with the agency’s APRN to complete physicals for all clients within 48 hours of admission.
- Collaborate and communicate regularly with the program’s Medical Director and Psychiatrist.
- Coordinate services between health care professionals, such as Primary Care Physician, medical specialist, i.e. (cardiologist, orthopedists, psychiatrist, etc.).
- Manage the documentation of all medical services into Electronic Health Records.
- Any other responsibilities as assigned to meet the mission of the agency.
- Performance quality improvement (PQI) duties as assigned by supervision & PQI committee