POSITION TITLE: Nurse Practitioner
LOCATION: Louisville, KY
STATUS: Part-Time, Contract
PROGRAM: VOA Home
REPORTS TO: Children's Coordinator
SIGN ON BONUS: $2500
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:
The Nurse Practitioner is responsible for administration and implementation of the health care service provision for individuals in our residential Family Emergency Shelter, Unity House. vide Peer Support for persons in Recovery. Maintain day to day functions and operational control of the Recovery Community Center in the absence of senior staff.
WHAT YOU SHOULD HAVE FOR THIS ROLE:
The position requires current license as an APRN with the State of Kentucky. Preference given to candidates who have experience working both in residential settings, and with clients who are homeless. Must be comfortable working closely with adults and children in a shelter setting.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Monitors and provides acute nursing services for residents within emergency shelter 12 hours weekly/3 days a week.
2. Continuously assesses the effectiveness of nursing procedures and implements any changes
necessary to insure quality-nursing services.
3. Serves effectively as a consultation resource for staff and clearly communicates clinical expertise.
4. When necessary, effectively recruits nursing and health service personnel.
5. 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.
6. To ensure that all internal and external quality assurance plans are implemented as they pertain to clinical health related services.
7. Any other responsibilities as assigned to meet the mission of the agency.
8. Performance quality improvement (PQI) duties as assigned by supervision & PQI committee.
9. Able to administer and prescribe medications.
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.