RNNurse- Part Time Union 25-18

Position: Registered Nurse (Union)REVISED

Position code: 2518

Position Location: Ehardt Building

Current Work hours: 24 HRS/WEEK

Compensation Range: $31.21/HR$36.96/HR

**This position is eligible for an $8000 signon bonus**

Position Dates: ASAP

Supervisor: Clinical Supervisor

Date Position Posted: 3/24/2025

Internal Deadline: 3/28/2025

Requirements: Candidates/Employees are required to have an Associates Degree in Nursing Science from an accredited school with licensure as a RN. Two years of experience is preferred.

Testing Requirements: Critical Thinking Assessment

All internal and external job applicants are required to use UltiPro to apply for this position. Please see the Sanilac County CMH website at www.sanilaccmh and click on Employment.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: RN/Nurse

Department: Outpatient Childrens ACT Residential

Location: Outpatient Childrens ACT

Supervisor: Clinical Supervisor

Shift: 8:005:00 MondayFriday; as needed by department

Classification: Eight 8

Prepared Date: 03/09/2010

Reviewed By HR: 12/01/2014 12/01/2015 12/01/2016 12/01/2017 12/01/2018 12/2/2019 10/15/2020 3/8/2022 10/06/2022 2/3/2023 12/22/2023 6/28/2024

Reviewed By Supervisor: 12/5/2019 10/15/2020 5/6/2022 2/3/2023 12/22/2023

Revised By: Clinical Supervisor

Revised Date: 3/19/2010 02/28/2011 02/10/2013 7/11/14 03/08/2016 06/01/2017 1/29/2019 06/07/2019 8/23/2019 10/15/2020 5/6/2022 2/3/2023 12/21/2023 11/19/2024 2/20/2025

SUMMARY: Cares for and treats as directed by Physician by performing the following duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

• Receives and reviews diagnostic tests ordered by the clinic psychiatrists so as to contribute in the assessment of patients clinical problems and health care needs

• documents vital signs prior to client seeing the psychiatrist. (Documents Weight/Height waist measurements and childrens growth charts when appropriate)
• Educates individuals on medication side effects
• Performs and records AIMS testing as required.
• Completes/participates in agency assessments and treatment planning as necessary. Including nursing BPS IPOS Meds Only Etc.
• Clinic Services RN/ Nurses may be utilized as the primary case holder as needed.
• ACT nurse will be expected to fulfill Case management duties.
• Observe individuals medication box set up as ordered by MD.
• Dispenses professional samples as directed by agency psychiatrist.
• Responsible for ordering all injectable medication and consulting with approved vendor as needed to coordinate ordering process
• Administer injectable medication as ordered by MD in the office as directed by program need.
• Obtain prior authorizations of medications as indicated
• Documents and reports to physician psychiatrist or caretaker any significant symptoms reaction incidents etc.
• Completes releases of information.
• Communicates with psychiatrist homes caretaker physicians guardians etc as needed to assure adequate health care for individuals. Manages individuals assigned as applicable.
• Facilitate communication between MD and clinical staff as indicated
• Links individuals with health care professionals in the community as directed by agency psychiatrist and treatment team.
• Prepare for clinic and documentation in the electronic medical record.
• Develops functional knowledge of systems procedures forms and timelines required by agency and certifying agencies including DCH CARF PIHP Medicaid OBRA Assessments etc. relative to job duties.
• Understands and practices Standard Precautions.
• Participate in mandatory meetings.
• Respond to medical emergencies and accidents involving the individuals we serve as the need arises in the agency sites.
• ACT Nurse must participate in ACT after hours oncall.
• ACT Nurse participates in ACT Team fidelity practices.
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Provide AFC home/Agency Staff medication training as requested.
• Complete nursing portion of OBRA assessments as assigned.
• Facilitate the childrens clinic as assigned.

COMPETENCIES FOR PROFESSIONAL STAFF

Sanilac CMH staff are dedicated to providing services to the community to improve lives. When they see a task that needs to be completed they step in to assist or are first in line to help the Agency in promoting recovery discovery and independence. Each staff member works within their strengths and collaborates with their coworkers so that collectively we are a stronger whole. Staff provide positive feedback and suggestions to improve the quality of care in the Agency. They hold their coworkers the individuals they serve and the community in high esteem.

To perform the job successfully an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Initiative/Organization/Reasoning:

• Takes initiative and steps in to take on difficult challenges.
• Is a selfstarter in attaining job objectives.
• Willing to identify problems and work to resolve them in the early stages.
• Plans and organizes work activities and uses time efficiently.
• Properly organizes and carries out job tasks in a timely manner.
• Know and understands job expectations and is willing to expand job knowledge and skills to be more effective to the Agency and the individuals served.
• Is enthusiastic about the Agencys Mission and is a positive influence for coworkers and individuals served.
• Demonstrates an understanding of and adherence to Agency policies and procedures and is willing to provide suggestions to make policies and procedures more efficient.
• Is willing to think outside of the box while able to make sound decisions and taking actions based on sound reasoning and weighing possible outcomes.

Ethics/Teamwork:

• Consistently treats all people with dignity and respect.
• Demonstrates expected morals and principles
• Accepts responsibility for actions and follows through on commitments.
• Demonstrates ability and willingness to work cooperatively and effectively as part of a team.
• Willingly acknowledges team members and coworkers value to your work.

Emotional Intelligence:

• Verbal and written communication is constructive effective respectful and clear.
• Willing to take the time to learn about coworkers personality so that working together is more effective.
• Willingness to ask questions listen to others ideas and understand how the impact of your work impacts your coworkers/team.
• Willing/Ability to be cost conscious.
• Staff are expected to learn and understand job functions and carryout tasks in a proficient manner.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS:

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• Candidates/Employees are required to have an Associates Degree in Nursing Science from an accredited school with licensure as a RN. Two years of experience is preferred.
• Prefer candidates/employee must also qualify as QMHP QMRP or CMHP where appropriate for population being served but not required.
• For anyone working with children they must receive 24 hours of Childrens training per calendar year.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Ability to read analyze and interpret general business periodicals professional journals technical procedures or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports business correspondence and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers clients customers and the general public.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Ability to add subtract multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers common fractions and decimals. Ability to compute items such as dosage intake ideal weights and to calculate percentages and interpret data in areas such as demonstrating measurable progress on agency goals.

REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written oral or diagram. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

COMPUTER SKILLS

To perform this job successfully an individual should have knowledge of Word Processing software.

CERTIFICATES LICENSES REGISTRATIONS:

Valid Driver License. Chauffeurs license if transporting individuals that receive services.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to stand sit talk walk and hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands to write or utilize a keyboard to perform assessments and procedures and to handle instruments and supplies. He or she must occasionally reach with hands and arms climb stairs and balance on even and uneven surfaces stoop and kneel and smell.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision color vision peripheral vision depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job the employee frequently in areas where universal precaution and confrontation avoidance techniques are utilized. He or she is occasionally exposed to body fluids.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Employee may be required to travel to outside meetings or homes as determined by caseload. While performing some of the duties of this job the employee is will be exposed to outside weather conditions.

Sanilac County CMH embraces an employment environment that promotes recovery and discovery a personcentered approach to treatment/services and cultural competence. An employee in this or any position is expected to support the employment environment. This includes having lived experience with behavioral health issues.