Community Mental Health Nurse
Community Mental Health Nurse
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Position Summary
Lincoln Countys Behavioral Health Division is looking to add a Community Mental Health Nurse 2 to their team. This position performs a wide variety of community based professional mental health nursing duties which includes direct patient care and nursing case management. This position also promotes physical and emotional health addresses health concerns of patients educates clients on various health care issues and provides information on health choices.This role is also responsible for maintaining records and files according to all applicable County policies and procedures and makes reports as required and maintain client contact to comply with Division productivity standards.
Behavioral Health Division on Lee Street in NewportEssential Functions/Major Responsibilities
JOB FUNCTIONS
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS are critical and fundamental responsibilities of the position of all CMHN2s. The incumbent must be able to perform these functions with or without reasonable accommodation. Community Health Nurses will follow the six standards of practice:
- Assessment By means of home visits and/or officebased visits conduct patient interviews and chart review work with clients to develop a plan of treatment. Documents assessment in terms that are understandable to all involved in the care process. Performs emergency general mental health assessment referral and counseling duties including crisis intervention as required. May provide direct observation of clients taking medication or observe clients filling pill minders.
- Diagnosis and Priorities Analysis of the assessment to derive a mental health diagnosis and service priorities. Documents diagnoses or concerns in a manner that facilitates the clients involvement in developing a plan of care.
- Outcomes identification Based on the diagnosis the CMHN will identify outcomes that are culturally relevant health literate based in evidence and attainable through local resources and policies. Document expected outcomes and measurable objectives.
- Planning Develop a plan that is clientcentered and reflects best practices by identifying strategies action plans and alternatives to meeting expected outcomes. Document the plan using health literate and culturally competent language that can be understood by care team and individual being served.
- Implementation The CMHN oversees the implementation of the plan through treatment case management referrals to community partners administration of long acting injectables collaboration with community resources health promotion and education. Documents activities and status of care coordination.
- Evaluation Apply ongoing progress assessment to revise plans interventions and activities as appropriate for ultimate health outcomes for the individual. Documents changes to enhance effectiveness of interventions.
Other Functions:
- Attend and participate in team meetings trainings and activities to further the mental health of the community.
- Participate as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team for identified clients as indicated.
- Provide staff training relative to best practices as assigned.
Typical Qualifications
Minimum Education Level
Associates and/or Professional Certification
Specifics: Associate degree in Nursing from an accredited school of nursing.
Minimum Experience Level
Two Three years
Specifics: Two years of experience in a mental health setting.
Substitution Note:Lived experience with mental health may substitute for years of experience.
Drivers License
Oregon Drivers License required
Specifics: Must obtain within 30 days upon hire.
Other Licenses
Specifics: Must possess a valid license to practice in the State of Oregon as a Registered Professional Nurse as defined by statutes or administrative rules which include but are not limited to ORS 678.010 to 678.360 at the time of hire. The employee is required to maintain current and active licensures and certifications as applicable and to provide the appropriate verifications at the time of renewals
Desirable Qualifications:
Bachelors degree in Nursing preferred.
Knowledge of:
- The principles practices methods and procedures of nursing as applied to community and public mental health.
- The uses and effects of medications.
- Issues of alcohol and drug abuse.
- The strengthbased model of behavior change.
- Problemsolving techniques and negotiation skills in accordance with motivational interviewing and behavior change theory.
- Utilization of community resources.
- Medical record keeping practices.
- Functions and resources of private and public agencies.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS
Lincoln County is committed to providing reasonable accommodations as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). This job description indicates in general the nature and levels of work knowledge skills abilities and essential functions expected of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Lincoln City Oregon
Lincoln County OR Official Website
Health & Human Services Lincoln County OR
Behavioral Health Lincoln County OR
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Employment Type
Full-Time
