Facility: ABRAXAS ACADEMY
Compensation Base:
Compensation Bonus (if applicable):
Equal Opportunity Employer.
Abraxas Youth and Family Services is a national leader in the operation of residential treatment facilities and community-based programs for troubled youth and their families.
Summary
The position promotes good health, treats minor medical problems, responds to medical emergencies, administers medications, and ensures that the medical needs of clients are addressed.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
- Under the supervision of and in collaboration with appropriate medical staff member (i.e. physician or registered nurse) and assists with the medical treatment of clients by ensuring the components of the nursing process are effectively applied.
- Makes appropriate referrals to the contracted physician(s) and other medical agencies or practitioners
- Administers physician prescribed and non-prescribed medications and requisitions.
- Maintains all medical documentation, medical history, and files on each client as well as abides by HIPAA compliance rules and regulations.
- Promotes good health habits, hygiene, and nutrition with all clients.
- Communicates all pertinent client related medical information to program/facility staff members per HIPPA related rules and regulations
- Maintains compliance with company exposure plan to include OSHA, and bloodborne pathogens
