Behavioral Health RN Case Manager

Blue Ridge Health•Hendersonville, NC

About The Position

Blue Ridge Health is currently seeking a Behavioral Health RN Case Manager to be part of our Behavioral Health Team in Hendersonville, NC. What We Offer You: A competitive benefits plan, including Medical, Dental and Vision Company sponsored life insurance and short and long-term disability coverage 403(b) retirement account with company matching Supplemental accident insurance available 9 paid holidays per year PTO and Personal Day accrual, starting day 1 - (We value a work-life balance!) Flexible Work Schedules Considered Needs Accommodations Programs Mental Health Resources Telework Opportunities Considered Tuition Reimbursement Program What You'll Do: This position is responsible for providing direct care coordination ensuring the care delivered is effective, efficient and achieves desired patient outcomes; This position will work closely with the clinical staff in the clinic to implement coordination of patient care for their behavioral health needs. The Registered Nurse is responsible for providing clinical nursing care to clients according to established professional nursing practice standards of the American Nursing Association and in accordance with the North Carolina Nurse Practice Act and other regulatory standards.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited BSN nursing program
Evidence of excellent oral and written communication, high level of current clinical knowledge
Strong interest in working with an interdisciplinary healthcare team, culturally diverse patient populations, and serving as a preceptor for student learners
RN currently licensed to practice in North Carolina

Nice To Haves

Experience: 1 year nursing experience in primary care and/or public health setting preferred
Experience in recovery work

Responsibilities

Provide care coordination services for patients in the medical and behavioral health setting and the Medication Assisted Treatment program
Provides medication injections as needed
Understands and follow established policy and procedure under minimal supervision as well as make decisions within established clinical nursing standards and protocols
Manages multiple priorities by listening, assessing, speaking and transcribing patient information in computer
Facilitates referrals to primary care providers, specialists, healthcare facilities, and community resources and communication with providers and healthcare organizations as appropriate.
Demonstrates problem solving skills, utilizes protocols and initiates solutions to facilitate the telephone encounter to an appropriate and timely disposition
Acts as a liaison between providers, care coordinators, hospital, urgent care facility, and other health care providers
Provides patient-centered care and education focused on individual and family engagement and behavioral change, treatment compliance and health risk factor reduction.