APRN

POSITION TITLE

APRN

LOCATION

Louisville, KY

STATUS

Full Time, Salaried, Exempt

PROGRAM

Addiction Recovery Services

REPORTS TO

Director of Addiction Recovery Services

INTRODUCTION

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.

BENEFITS

Volunteers of America Mid-States, offers a rich and robust benefits package the supports a healthy work life balance, which include the following:

Health and Wellness
Employee Assistance Plans (EAP)
Health and Wellness Program
Medical Coverage
Dental Coverage
Vision Coverage
Flexible Spending Account
Health Spending Account
Short Term Disability
MetLife Legal Plans

Financial Wellbeing
Competitive Compensation Packages
Life Insurance (company paid)
403b retirement plan with company fund matching
Employee discounts 
*Loan forgiveness options through federal programs 
(National Health Corp & Public Service Loan Forgiveness) 
All company paid benefits and paid time off effective day one

Work Culture
Commitment Committee
Justice Committee
Integrity Committee
Compassion Committee
DE&I Committee
Retention Committee

Training & Development
VOA LEAD Program- Leadership Development Program
VOA University - Staff Development
VOA Academy - Clinical Training and Development

JOB SUMMARY AND QUALIFICATIONS

APRN is responsible for administration and implementation of the health care service provision for individuals in our residential Addiction Recovery Services within the regulations of Behavioral Health Services Organization Regulations and KY Medicaid Regulations. This position will also have on-call responsibilities and will be responsible for overseeing the LPNs and CMTs in the program, and accountable to the work they are responsible for.

WHAT YOU SHOULD HAVE FOR THIS ROLE

The APRN position requires a current license as a Registered Advanced Practice Registered Nurse with the State of Kentucky and experience equivalent to three years in the behavioral health/addiction recovery fields. Preference given to candidates who have experience working both in residential settings, and with clients who are dually diagnosed. Must be comfortable working closely with men, women, and families in a residential setting.

1. Satisfactory criminal records check

1. Satisfactory abuse and neglect registry check

1. Proof of automobile insurance

1. TB test

1. First Aid and CPR training before working alone with individuals.

RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Monitors and provides continuous nursing services for residents within residential treatment. 

1. Continuously assesses the effectiveness of nursing procedures and implements any changes necessary to ensure quality-nursing services.

1. Serves effectively as a consultation resource for staff and clearly communicates clinical expertise.

1. When necessary, effectively recruits nursing and health service personnel.

1. Oversee compliance of all MAT standards and services.

1. 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 Director of Addiction Recovery Services and Clinical Staff.

1. 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.

1. To ensure that all internal and external quality assurance plans are implemented as they pertain to clinical health-related services.

1. Supervise/oversee all LPNs who work in these programs (1)

1. Any other responsibilities as assigned to meet the mission of the agency.

1. Performance quality improvement (PQI) duties as assigned by supervision & PQI

1. Provides training and supervision to direct care residential staff on the safe facilitation of SSAM (Supervised Self Administration of Medication), documentation and counting of medication, and other related trainings.

1. Works Directly with program Physician and carries out Medical Orders and documents accordingly.

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.