Registered Nurse (RN) - Clinical

divh2Registered Nurse (RN) - Clinical/h2pThe primary purpose of the RN position is to provide general health care, training and education to clients in a clinical environment. This position is expected to demonstrate professionalism, empathy, and positive regard for others in verbal, written, and non-verbal communications. The goal is to promote trauma informed practices, provide suicide safer care, and foster a supportive and welcoming environment. This position calls for strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with a team and with both internal and external stakeholders. This position may conduct home visits when necessary, provide information and referrals to community services and resources, and expand community contacts to reflect client needs. Attend community meetings as appropriate. This position is under the administrative supervision of the program manager or practice manager at the RNs primary work site. This position is under the clinical oversight of the programs designated RN Supervisor. This position exercises moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment./ppEssential Duties Job Responsibilities:/pulliProvides general nursing care, skills, and disease process training to clients in a clinical environment, including general health management, medication management, symptom management, and nutritional counseling. Counsels clients regarding medication compliance and specific health goals. May be required to obtain blood or other body fluid samples for testing./liliAssists the unit manager and/or Nurse Supervisor in planning, coordinating, and evaluating nursing activities within the program assigned. Makes recommendations for improvement. Provides program-specific consultation and training/liliDevelops curriculum for group and individual client education in accordance with program requirements. Run group with clients weekly, including preparation of operating manual, literature, tutorials, etc./liliDevelops and promotes incentives to clients to participate in educational programs./liliMay make rounds, assisting medical staff in examining patients. May conduct home visits when necessary. Provides information and referrals to community services and resources. Expands community contacts to reflect client needs. Attends community meetings as appropriate./liliAll clients are seen, and an appropriate disposition is arrived at; more complicated cases are staffed with the nursing supervisor and/or staff physician./liliConducts health screenings for the target population. Assists clients in accessing primary medical care. Provides referrals, assists clients with medical appointments, and follows up on medical appointments or other treatment referrals as necessary./liliReviews laboratory results with clients, providing education and guidance./liliCollects and reports client information and contact data in accordance with established procedures and funding requirements. Prepares monthly and quarterly reports as required./liliAble to respond to emergencies as demonstrated by actions, or descriptions of actions, that would result in the safety of themselves or others./liliDirect client care is provided according to the Nurse Practice Act and accepted Nursing Standards/liliProvide optimal trauma-informed care by completing all required training and consistently incorporating trauma-informed principles into service delivery as applicable, including, where appropriate, recognizing the signs and impacts of life-changing experiences, demonstrating awareness and sensitivity in interactions, creating a safe and supportive environment, and applying best and promising practices in work with clients, families, staff, and others./liliProvide suicide-safer care by completing all required training; responding appropriately to and managing crisis situations, including assessing risk of harm to self or others and implementing necessary safety measures; supporting access to suicide prevention and intervention services for all individuals; and, for clinical roles, completing required screenings, safety planning, and caring contacts in accordance with policy and practice standards./liliProvides optimal service to all clients, both internal and external. Responds promptly, professionally, and respectfully to client needs, requests, and concerns; communicates clearly; maintains confidentiality as appropriate; and collaborates effectively to resolve issues and support the health, dignity, independence, and success of those served./liliProvide bilingual services, when applicable, by communicating directly with individuals of limited English proficiency in the target language or by facilitating access to appropriate language assistance resources, in a professional and effective manner./li/ulpRegular, predictable attendance is considered to be an essential requirement for this position. Other duties may be assigned. May require a flexible work schedule./ppIntegral Care employees are to strive to maintain a trauma sensitive workplace, to embrace trauma sensitive and informed practices, and to foster a supportive and welcoming environment of care./ppEducation:/pulliGraduated from an accredited college or university with a Bachelors degree with a major specialization in Nursing./li/ulpLicense:/pulliCurrent and valid drivers license and a clean driving record./liliLicensed as an RN in the state of Texas./li/ulpExperience: Preferred:/pulliMinimum of 2 years related experience/liliBilingual in Spanish/li/ulpHours: Full-Time./ppWorkdays: Monday - Friday./ppWorkhours: 8:00AM - 5:00PM./ppSalary: $39.38 - $52.72 an hour, depending on years of licensure./ppWhy join us: Integral Care has proudly served Travis County residents for the past 50 years. As the largest provider of behavioral health services in Travis County, we are dedicated to improving the lives of adults and children living with mental illness, substance use disorder, and intellectual and developmental disabilities./ppBy joining our team, you will find rewarding work every day alongside people who have as much compassion as you. Join us, and together we can help improve the quality of life for the people we serve. Imagine your career at Integral Care!/ppEmployee Benefits:/pulliMedical, Dental, and Vision insurance/liliGenerous vacation/holiday/sick leave/liliLife and Short-term/Long-term Disability Insurance/liliEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)/lili403(b) retirement account/liliGolds Gym membership discount/liliMileage reimbursement/li/ulpAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, sex or age./ppFor specific positions, additional compensation may be offered to candidates who are bilingual in English and another language deemed necessary for the role./ppRN Keywords: Registered Nurse, RN, Psychiatric Nurse, Psych Nurse, Staff Nurse, Charge Nurse, RN Case Manager, RN Field Nurse, Mental Health Nurse/p/div