Registered Nurse

Position : Behavioral Health Nurse Job Type : Full-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 patient’s 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 Associates degree in Nursing from an approved nursing program. SUD and MAT experience a Plus. Valid Michigan Driver’s License and Insurance Skills Required Ability to perform injections Ability to draw blood 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 population’s 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Judson Center