Behavioral Health RN

Overview Job Location: Broomfield, CO 80020 | Salary Range: $55.00 - $110.00 hourly | Job Category: Health Care Optimal Home Care is looking for a Behavioral Health Registered Nurse (BHRN) to join our home health care team. We strive to provide the best possible experience for our patients, their families, and each member of our staff. When you join the Optimal team, you’ll join knowing that we will always support you and help you succeed as an individual and as part of our family. Optimal Home Care benefits include flexible schedules, paid training and orientation, continuing education, medical/dental/vision plans, 401(k) with 15% matching, mileage reimbursement, PPE, PTO up-front (FTE), and holiday rates (FTE). Note: Optimal compensates employees based on a per visit rate. Purpose The Behavioral Health Registered Nurse (RN) is a highly qualified health care provider who, through education and experience, possesses a distinct body of knowledge and skills and applies the art and science of the profession. Scope & Objective Applies specialized psychiatric nursing knowledge in assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of patients with behavioral health concerns. Assists the Lead Behavioral Health RN in building and sustaining the behavioral health program for patients receiving care in their homes or in assisted living facilities. Functions under the direction of the Nursing Supervisor and the Director of Patient Clinical Services (DPCS). Initiates case findings, health teachings, health counseling and provision of care that supports life or restores well-being. Physical Demands While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and stooping all day. The employee must frequently lift or move items weighing 50 pounds. Travel This position requires daily travel within the Front Range of Colorado. Responsibilities Complies with accepted ethical conduct and professional standards of nursing practice as set forth by the American Nurses Association. Practices and maintains patient safety and dignity by abiding by Federal, State, Local and Optimal policies and procedures pertaining to patient protected health information and HIPAA. Assesses client condition and needs through collection of health data, recognition and interpretation of symptoms and psychological responses, and re-evaluates client nursing needs as required. Develops and implements nursing plan of care with consideration for the dignity and desires of the client care, organizes and participates in direct client care, performs treatment and administers medications. Formulates, notifies, and carries out client care plan prescribing nursing actions toward achievable goals according to client needs. Maintains a safe, therapeutic environment for the client. Initiates and participates in development of the Plan of Treatment, obtains physician’s orders, clarifies those orders and obtains revisions as needed, informs the physician of changes in the client’s condition, and provides written summary reports to the physician. Participates in health counseling and teaching with the client and family members. Maintains detailed records of nursing actions, client progress, and response to therapy and teaching to document and evaluate the Plan of Care. Records clinical/progress notes in the client’s clinical record; supervises care given by ancillary personnel; initiates preventative and rehabilitative nursing procedures. Coordinates discharge planning and prepares discharge summaries and instructions. Communicates information effectively to appropriate personnel to facilitate continuity of care. Maintains competency by participating in in-service and continuing education programs; participates in monthly, quarterly, and annual trainings as well as zone meetings. Coordinates nursing, home health aide, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and other services delivered to clients of the agency. Qualifications Minimum of 2 years of experience in psychiatric inpatient, outpatient, or home care treatment setting. Must be currently licensed and in good standing in the state of Colorado. Must be able to communicate in the language of the client and document client-related activity as appropriate. Possesses adequate and effective written and verbal communication skills. Possesses adequate and effective interpersonal skills. #J-18808-Ljbffr