Psychiatric Care Specialist RN

Job Title

The essential functions of this position include serving as care coordinator for patients in the Psychiatric Partial Hospitalization Program, establishing a therapeutic relationship with all patients. Facilitates maintenance of a therapeutic environment through general knowledge of patients therapy plans and reinforcement of desired behaviors; provides nursing care, assessment, support and education to patients in the program; participates in delivery of educational services to patients and their families and/or significant others; performs admission and discharge functions. Collaborates with the psychiatric interdisciplinary team to facilitate utilization management for the Psychiatric Partial Hospitalization Program. Provides pertinent clinical data to outside agencies as needed to assure compliance with their requirements. Other duties, which may be assigned.

Responsibilities

Demonstrates effective professionalism and communication. Demonstrates a positive manner towards others. Promotes cohesiveness and support among program and department staff. Demonstrates ability to perform 2 or more tasks in the same time frame without compromising accuracy. Demonstrates understanding that patient needs take priority over other responsibilities. Demonstrates good interpersonal skills, ability to take initiative, to work as a team, and to work with a variety of patients' needs. Performs program marketing duties, including distribution of printed materials, answering public inquiries about the program and participation in informational meetings with potential referral sources. Follows through on action plans. Performs other duties as assigned.

Implements the patient treatment process through evidence based practice and accurate documentation. Participates in the development, implementation and evaluation of patient treatment programs. Assists with the screening of persons referred to the program. Performs intake assessments for all patient admissions. Provides education related to patient specific psychotropic medications on admission and as needed. Accurately documents Bio-Psycho-Social Assessments, Progress Notes, Interdisciplinary Review Summary, Discharge Summary and Treatment Planning. Conducts educational sessions for patients, family members and significant others. Responds appropriately to patient conditions utilizing critical thinking skills. Coordinates medical issues for patients with his/her Primary Care Physician. Reviews medications with every patient weekly and as needed. Notes and coordinates physician orders. Charts observations on patients in a legible, timely, accurate and appropriate format following hospital and unit procedures. Insures all discharge forms are completed and distributed to the appropriate parties. Assists patient with completing paperwork as needed. Insures chart is complete, all signatures obtained, and returned to Health Information Management according to procedure.

Coordinates UR activities with the Supervisor of Psychiatric Partial Hospitalization Program to maximize reimbursement for patients. Is familiar with CMH contracts and procedures to maximize reimbursement. Places calls/submits electronically to third party payers for initial authorizations and for continued stay reviews, including CMH programs. Documents all contacts with name, phone number, number of days authorized date of next review, and any comments.

Leadership responsibilities: Participates in interdisciplinary team meetings and provides essential information to team members. Provides support to the program supervisor and therapists. Participates in training activities as needed.

Other duties and responsibilities include reviewing denials of coverage to assess if there is documentation to support an appeal, or to determine what needs to change in the documentation. Assists Supervisor in writing appeals and submitting information to payers as needed. Educates casual staff regarding documentation and facilitates compliance. Collaborates with psychiatrist regarding discharge criteria or length of stay. Prepares patients for discharge from admission through their length of stay. Works with therapist and outside agencies for follow-up care concerns. Assists program supervisor with Quality Assurance/Quality Monitoring. Attends Coordination of Care meetings. Prepares for and attends Weekly Team Meetings. Coordinates medical issues for patients with his/her Primary Care Physician. Provides educational groups related to medication and healthy living. Sleep. Diet including topics such as shopping, meal plans, healthy eating habits, exercise and activity, stress management, etc. Participates in marketing program as time permits. Assists in staffing marketing booth at fairs, seminars, etc. Answers public inquiries about the program Complies with MyMichigan Health policies and procedures. Adheres to all policies and procedures related to employment, safety, program provision and operations. Is familiar with the Michigan Mental Health Code as it relates to recipient rights, confidentiality, abuse and neglect, and Duty to Warn. MyMichigan Health is a technology driven organization and employees need to demonstrate competency in Microsoft Windows and other technology. An employee may be required to participate in further learning opportunities offered by MyMichigan Health.

Certifications and Licensures

BLS: Basic Life Support Required within 1 month of hire or transfer.

CPI: Crisis Prevention Intervention Required within 3 months of hire or transfer and annually.

RN: Registered Nurse BSN preferred. At least one-year of psychiatric nursing experience.

RECIPIENT: Recipient Rights Required within 1 month of hire or transfer and annually.

TEAM ADVANCED: Techniques for Effective Aggression Mgt Required within 6 months of hire or transfer.

FINGERPRIN: Fingerprinting

ICHAT: iChat(annually on Hire Date)

Required Education

Associates degree is required BSN/MSN Preferred

Other Information

Physical/mental requirements and typical working conditions include exposure to stressful situations, including those involving public contact as well as trauma, grief and death. Able to wear personal protective equipment that includes latex materials or appropriate substitute if required for your position. Is able to move freely about facility with or without an assisted device and must be able to perform the functions of the job as outlined in the job description. Overall vision and hearing is necessary with or without assisted device(s). Frequently required to sit/stand/walk for long periods of time. May require frequent postural changes such as stooping, kneeling or crouching. Some exposure to blood borne pathogens and other potentially infectious material. Must follow MyMichigan Health blood borne pathogen and TB testing as required. Ability to handle multiple tasks, get along with others, work independently, regular and predictable attendance and ability to stay awake. Overall dexterity is required including handling, reaching, grasping, fingering and feeling. May require repetition of these movements on a regular to frequent basis. Physical Demand Level: Light. Must be able to occasionally (0-33% of the workday) lift or carry 11-20 lbs., frequently (34-66% of the workday) 10 lbs. and or Walk/Stand/Push/Pull of Arm/Leg controls.