The Behavioral Health Nurse provides direct patient care, including assessments and care plan development, and manages a caseload while coordinating care across the clinical team. The nurse administers medications and treatments according to physician orders, monitors patient progress, and adjusts care plans as needed. The role includes educating patients and caregivers on care and self-management, communicating with physicians and care teams to support continuity of care, and supervising and supporting HHAs and LPNs. The nurse also completes accurate and timely documentation, including OASIS, visit notes, and orders, and ensures compliance with policies, regulations, and HIPAA standards. The position involves frequent standing, walking, sitting, climbing, balancing, stooping, and kneeling; continuous fine motor use of the hands and fingers; occasional lifting or pushing of loads both under and over 25 pounds; occasional patient transfers; and frequent exposure to bloodborne and airborne pathogens and infectious materials.
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Job Type
Full-time
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