Nurse-11-180-SC/Hope Harbor

Mission Statement

The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

Position Summary

The Salvation Army Hope Harbor Center provides 56 beds of clinical treatment and Interim housing for single men experiencing homelessness. The LVN Nurse is responsible for overall supervision of medication monitoring and documentation for Hope Harbor Center clients.

• Essential Functions
• Act as the staff liaison on all client medication issues with Bell Shelter staff/management as well as all relevant program funders.
• Ensure compliance with funder regulations and with Hope Harbor policies and procedures relative to storing, handling, and monitoring the taking of medications by clients, including HIPPA and confidentiality regulations.
• Monitor clients as they self-administer personal medication, including prescribed and over the counter medications.
• Prepare and ensure continuous accuracy of monthly client medication logs, monitor medication expiration dates and medication discontinue notices, and other related medication issues.
• Conduct periodic reviews and/or audits of service documentation to ensure operational compliance with contract documentation standards.
• Conduct accurate counts of prescription and over-the-counter medications.
• Ensure that expired or abandoned medication is properly disposed of in accordance with medication disposal policies and procedures
• Interface with Medication room attendant, Case managers and front desk staff relative to collection of client medication at reception and transfer of medication to medication room. Ensure chain of possession is documented and unbroken to enforce loss prevention protocols.
• Communicate regularly with the Director, Clinical Program Manager and Med room attendant regarding any changes or challenges to established procedures.
• Understand, maintain, and improve procedures for handling client medication.
• Provide support and encouragement to clients relative to establishing consistency with prescribed medication.
• Develop curriculum for and facilitate Health and Wellness Education Groups and Classes for clients and staff.