Nurse

Job Description

Job Description

PSYCHIATRIC SERVICES NURSE - HOUGHTON LAKE

This is a professional position assigned within a variety of settings, including the interdisciplinary team. This position reports to the Nursing Supervisor, as assigned. This position has no direct supervision responsibilities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Assist with general Psychiatric Services/ Clinic nursing duties as needed
• Responsible for managing the Psychiatric Services Only (PSO) program. This will include the following:
  • Oversight and Case Management of this population
  • Keeping an up-to-date census of persons served within PSO
  • Requesting reauthorization when appropriate and making sure all authorizations are current
  • Linking, as appropriate, PSO persons served with primary care providers
  • Participate in the completion and documentation of assessments (IPOS, Nursing Assessment, BH-TEDS, LOCUS, AIMs, Consents, Financial Determination and Crisis plain, if indicated, etc.)
• Conduct nursing and health care appraisals
• Participate in interdisciplinary staffing meetings and other pertinent meetings
• Act as a consultant to co-workers as well as other providers in the greater mental health system
• Provide information and resources to interested parties relative to specific diagnoses, health concerns, etc.
• Administer medications and perform other medical procedures such as medication injections, according to applicable policies. Procedures and standards as appropriate
• Collaborate with persons served (and staff) in assessing their nursing needs, develop treatment goals, objectives, methodologies, timeliness, and evaluate progress toward nursing/health goals
• Maintain knowledge of mental health symptom otology, intervention and treatment strategies
• Assist in setting up of medications for persons served
• Assist with general Psychiatric clinic nursing duties, as needed
• Coordinate services with other community agents (i.e. pharmacies, PCP) to enhance integrated service delivery
• Be the back-up nursing support for all nurses in emergency situations

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Nursing degree with appropriate licensure (required)
• Additional certification may be required
• Two (2) years of experience in providing services to consumers who have mental health needs (preferred)
• Credentialed by the Authority to provide services in this professional discipline

 

PAY : $64,782 - $74,282

 

BENEFITS:

• Medical Insurance (4 options)
• Dental Insurance (2 options)
• Vision Insurance (2 options)
• Health Savings Account
• Healthcare and dependent care flex spending account
• MERS Retirement Plan (with Employer matching up to 5%)
• Paid Time Off (18 days in 1st year)
• Holidays (13 days)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance

 

WORKING CONDITIONS/ PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• This position may require irregular hours
• This position may require travel by personal vehicle if an agency vehicle is not available
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
• Occasionally: lifting up to 25 lbs. with or without assistance, stretching/reaching, exposure to hazardous material, stooping (bend at waist)
• Frequently: exposure to blood borne pathogens and infectious disease, talking on the telephone, hearing in person, hearing on the telephone, vision for close work
• Constantly: hand/finger dexterity

 

NLCMHA EEO Statement

 

Northern Lakes CMH Authority is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering a work environment that respects the dignity and worth of each individual and is free from all forms of employment discrimination, including harassment, because of race, color, sex, gender, age, religion or religious creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Northern Lakes CMH Authority will provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities or based on sincerely held religious beliefs, in accordance with applicable laws. Hiring decisions are based exclusively on merit, qualifications and business needs.