Registered Nurse
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Job Location:
Warren, OH - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Position: Behavioral Health Nurse
Job Type: Part-Time
Reports to: Medical Director
Location: Macomb
Job Summary:
Under the direction of the Medical Director The Behavioral Health Nurse is responsible for providing high quality nursing care to patients with mental health behavioral and emotional disorders. The nurse will assess plan implement and evaluate patient care in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team including psychiatrists social workers and therapists to support patients in their mental health recovery.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members including psychiatrists therapists and case managers to develop implement or evaluate treatment plans; and participate in staff team meetings.
- Develop and establish therapeutic relationships with clients/parents.
- Assess patients mental and physical status based on symptoms
- Take the lead role and participate in providing medication administrative management and monitoring
- Provide psycho-education to individuals regarding their diagnosis
- Refer patients/clients or family members to community resources or to specialists as necessary
- Complete all relevant charting documentation and follow-up.
- Meet with families probation officers police or other interested parties to exchange necessary information during the treatment process.
- Participate in and provide in-service training to staff as appropriate.
- Monitor medical needs and problems and review them with the appropriate staff
- Adhere to all regulatory body rules
- Complete nurse assessments vitals and weight
- Complete and maintain client related paperwork including federal and state mandated forms client diagnostic records and progress notes in the appropriate client file and electronic health record.
- Follows professional and ethical practices when working with patients patient records patients families and community personnel.
- Maintains confidentiality of patient/family information.
- Works effectively with all patients and families to promote a milieu of trust while providing excellent mental health treatment.
- Participates in required trainings.
- Attend all scheduled team meetings.
- Completes all other assignments or duties as designated.
Qualifications
- Current State of Michigan RN Licensure.
- Minimum of a Bachelors degree in Nursing from an approved nursing program.
- SUD and MAT experience a Plus.
- Valid Michigan Drivers License and Insurance
Skills Required
- Knowledge of characteristics and conditions experienced by adults adolescent and children with mental illness co-occurring diagnosis developmental disabilities and severe emotional disturbances.
- Personable positive and enthusiastic attitude with capability to deal effectively with different types of people
- Ability to multi-task effectively think critically and take initiative
- Knowledge of psychotropic medications drug interactions mental illness diagnostic codes and medical terms
- Detail oriented with exceptional organization and work ethic for efficient output in fast paced work environments
- Experience working in community-based setting preferred.
- Competent computer skills using EMR electronic prescriptions and MS Office products.
- Ability to provide culturally competent services that shows sensitivity to the service populations cultural and socioeconomic characteristics.
Working Conditions
- Clinical office environment; Non-Traditional hours may vary
- Working with consumers with a variety of behaviors including aggression
This description is intended to describe the type and level of work being performed by a person assigned to this job. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities of a person so classified. The employee is expected to adhere to all company policies and perform other duties as assigned for the good of the consumers the program the department and the agency.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- EMR Systems
- Hospital Experience
- Acute Care
- ICU Experience
- Hospice Care
- Workers' Compensation Law
- Home Care
- Nursing
- Catheterization
- Critical Care Experience
- Medication Administration
- Tube Feeding
About Company
The Judson Center provides expert, comprehensive services that strengthen children, adults, and families impacted by abuse, autism, developmental disabilities, and mental health challenges so they are successful in their communities.
