Nurse

Job Description

Job Description

Nurse

Job Description

TITLE:  Registered Nurse/Licensed Practical Nurse

RESPONSIBLE TO:   Nurse Supervisor & Medical Director

WORK AREA:  Community, Clinical Sites

 

SUMMARY

Path Behavioral Health, a progressive, client-first organization is seeking a RN or LPN for immediate placement to provide outpatient children, adolescent, and adult nursing services. Our sole purpose is to improve the lives of people and families affected by mental illness. We provide specialized, individualized clinical care in our culture of respect and integrity. This position requires the ability to work collaboratively and respectfully with our behavioral and mental health clients ranging from pediatric through adults. You must be highly organized with excellent written and verbal communication skills, initiative, and have a passion for excellence in your nursing practice. 

PRIMARY JOB DUTIES 

• Initial intake and interview of clients presenting for behavioral health assessment and treatment.  
• Perform lab tests from standing or new order.  
• Obtain and document vitals  
• Evaluate physical status for assessment and treatment  
• Follow-up reporting of lab results, prepare record for providers  
• Serve as a liaison between client and provider  
• Serve on care team to create and assess patient management policies and processes  
• Facilitate referrals to other healthcare professionals and facilities  
• Communicate with agencies, ancillary service providers, hospitals and others at the direction of physician/nurse practitioner  
• Represent Path Behavioral Health’s philosophy of compassion and kindness with every client encounter
• Collaboratively and respectfully work with our behavioral and mental health clients ranging from pediatric through adults.
• Maintain ethical standards of practice set forth by licensing and professional standard of clinical practice. Adhere to the Ethical Code of Ethics and principles of the Respective professions 

• Remain committed and respectful of cultural diversity, religious and personal values and traditions of clients and their families in alignment with company’s mission

 

Qualifications: 

• Unrestricted State nursing license  
• Registered Nurse Certification
  • Or Licensed Practical Nurse Certification
• Strong preference given for your experience in an outpatient mental health setting  
• 2 Years nursing experience preferred.