SEEKING NURSES THAT WANT TO EDUCATE AND IMPROVE LIVES IN A NON-TRADITIONAL HEALTH CARE ENVIRONMENT WITH NO LIFTING REQUIRED. *COVID-19 IMMUNIZATION IS NOT A REQUIRMENT FOR EMPLOYMENT

Responsibilities:

• Interactions with clients are therapeutic and advance the goals set forth in the ITP.
• Medication education/monitoring regarding therapeutic levels of effectiveness, risks/benefits of compliance, signs/symptoms of decompensation, assessing mental status, medical issues as indicated.
• Spontaneous interactions and therapeutic activities in accordance with ITP.

• Provide 24-hour emergency and crisis intervention response on rotating, on-call basis
• Act as advocate and liaison for recipients in securing medical care, and other community supports that promote integrated physical and mental health wellness

• Judgements made about clients or activities on clients’ behalf are appropriate both to the individual’s functioning and the agency’s risk tolerance standards.
• Assistance is titrated based upon client strengths and deficits and implemented without jeopardizing client stability or client rights.

• Ongoing assessment of mental status and decisions regarding implementation of various services needed to develop and/or maintain skills essential to Recovery.

• Storage, handling, ordering and administration according to agency policy and generally accepted medical practice.
• Medication room procedures, including medication inventory and documentation of medication delivery are followed accurately and in accordance with agency/licensure policies.
• Timely and accurate records of long-acting injections are maintained to ensure clients receive their ordered medication, at the ordered dose at the ordered frequency.
• Provide supervision to the LPN on medication inventory oversight and medication management procedures.
• Administer IM’s and vaccines, administer intradermal TB tests, and performs phlebotomy as per orders.
• Monitor vital signs and side effects of medications and reports findings to Team.
• Review and audit medication management procedures and teach all ACT staff how to follow and adhere to the procedures.
• Documentation is completed in a timely manner per agency policy. Documentation provides sufficient narrative regarding psychosocial and medical referral information to aid in delivery of services and to communicate the progress of the client. Is clinically accurate and substantive. Meets agency productivity standards.
• Assessments, progress notes/billing logs and ITPs (and reviews) submitted within agency timeframes.
• Facilitates the acquisition of an adequate amount and quality of referral information as needed to provide services.
• Makes collateral contacts to gather medication information upon discharge to/from other facilities.
• Medication logs in client charts are current and accurate. Physician orders noted/signatures required in a timely and accurate manner.
• Medication administration of long acting injectable includes the date administered, the medication and dose administered, the site administered, how the patient tolerated the injection.
• Ensures that required elements of client charts are present, current and filed in a timely manner.
• Progress notes/billing logs clearly indicate medical necessity/functional impairment in accordance with Certification Standards and refer to ITP. Notes ITP implementation/Reviews, Risk Assessments, Transition Plans, AIMS Tests.
• Productivity is achieved by submission of progress notes/billing logs. Productivity is defined as documented activity divided by hours paid. Must meet productivity expectations as one indicator of ability to adequately perform job duties.
• Communicates effectively with other service providers throughout the agency, clients families and significant others and with concerned members of the community.
• Participates actively and productively in agency meetings and case reviews.
• Introduces and/or implements new ideas for improving the quality of care.
• Attentive/responsive to feedback from clients, significant others and community providers/members.
• Shares skills and expertise with other agency staff, e.g. progress notes, in-services, workshops, etc. Advances own level of skill and competency through participation in continuing education opportunities.

• Infection control resource

• Medical resource to other agency programs. Sign off on health assessments.
• Phlebotomy (lab draws)
• Urine drug screen collection

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Registered Nurse or associates RN degree is required.
• Minimum of two years of mental health experience is preferred.
• Must be competent in drawing blood.
• Ability to proficiently use Microsoft Word and familiarity with EHR systems.

Benefits:

• 401(k) with matching
• Health Insurance, Vision Insurance, Dental insurance, Short/Long Term Disability insurance, Life insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Referral program

Miscellaneous requirements: Criminal background check; Pre-employment drug screen; Clear driving record; TB test and First Aid/CPR. Strong social, communication, and written skills. Must have the ability to develop rapport and be perceived by clients and staff as approachable. Ability to multi-task; while maintaining accuracy and organization.

Non-Exempt: Eligible for overtime

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER - SERVICE PROVIDED THROUGH AFFIRMATIVE ACTION

EOE-M/F/H including persons with disabilities and veterans

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