Behavioral Health Nurse

St Monica s Home•Lincoln, NE

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Works under the supervision of the Director of Nursing to help provide day-to-day oversight of the physical and mental health needs of clients being served in the in/outpatient programs at St. Monica’s.

Requirements

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
Abide by HIPAA and 42 CFR confidentiality requirements.
Support St. Monica’s Home in the organization’s objective to be a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and accessible workplace.
Follow all agency and program policies and procedures including philosophy, confidentiality, ethics, and safety procedures.
Regular and on-time attendance required.
Current credentials for state requirements of Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse.
Experience working with women’s health issues.
Ability to work under the direction of the Nurse Practitioner.
Knowledge of substance abuse and mental health issues.
Must be at least 21 years of age.
Driver’s license and valid insurance required upon hire.

Responsibilities

Provide basic health screening and education to newly admitted clients in coordination with the Admission Coordinator, Director of Nursing, and Psychiatrist.
Obtain client records from outside providers as needed.
Contact psychiatric or nurse practitioner for orders.
Assist in coordinating all necessary health-related training for staff, including but not limited to, Medication Aide, First Aid, HIV/Aids, STD’s, Infection Control, Blood Pressure, and Drug Testing.
Attend monthly Mentor meetings to provide medical updates.
Monitor medication administration by mentors and run reports for Director of Nursing review.
Record and keep records of medication samples and complete quarterly inventory of medications with Director of Nursing.
Prepare charts and files for monthly pharmacy audit.
Participate in Health and Safety Committee and provide input as needed.
Provide medical on-call services.
Facilitate a medical/nursing education group and maintain materials for clients on health-related issues (Medical Aspects).
Follow up on medication refills and Patient Assistance Program under the supervision of the Director of Nursing.
Be accessible to staff to answer any client’s medical and/or health-related issues.
Provide back-up for other medical staff within the scope of practice.
Perform daily triage of medical needs.
Schedule clients to meet with Nurse Practitioner and Psychiatrist as needed.
Prepare schedule and clients’ charts before appointments for nurse practitioner and psychiatrist.
Follow up with orders, labs, and requests from nurse practitioner, psychologist, and psychiatrist after clients are seen.