REGISTERED NURSE - RN - Part-time - Community-based Mental Health Programs

Job Summary The Registered Nurse position provides specialized care for participants in CBMHP with mental health conditions, substance use disorders, and/or behavioral problems including health care needs related to sexually transmitted illnesses (STI). Nurses assess participants, administer medications, and implement therapeutic interventions to promote emotional stability and functional improvement. They also educate participants and their families, and work within a multidisciplinary team to ensure comprehensive care. To be successful in this position requires patience, active time management skills, and the ability to maintain strong boundaries. Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Facilitate medication reconciliation post participant discharge from hospitals or state institutions for psychiatrists and pharmacy to renew or update status
• Conduct Clozaril testing utilizing the Athelas Testing System
• Conduct STI testing and provide treatments under the supervision of the WCS Medical Director
• Maintain medical records via internal and external databases
• Manage participant appointment scheduling for psychiatrists and APNP
• Maintain medical facilities and equipment in accordance with State and Federal guidelines
• Order participant lab testing within internal and external databases
• Provide initial and on-going health assessments for participants
• Arrange for or provide follow-up medical care for participants as needed
• Ensure that there are written orders on file and updated for any prescription medications
• Administer long acting injectable medication in the office
• Educate participants about medications, side effects, precautions, and contraindications
• Notify case manager, supervisor, and APNP/psychiatrists of any psychiatric symptoms or behavior changes that may require intervention
• Serve as liaison with other collaborative medical professionals when necessary
• Conduct blood pressures, weights, and any other medical treatments as needed
• First shift work (8am-4pm), no weekends or holidays
• Conduct occasional home visits to give injections or evaluate participant medical issues
• Attend and participate in team staffings/in-services
• Other job-related duties that may be necessary to carry out the responsibilities of the position