Behavioral Health Visiting Nurse

Center for Life Management•Derry, NH

13d•Remote

About The Position

Center for Life Management (CLM) provides comprehensive outpatient mental health services for adults and elders. The Integrated Care department aims to reduce premature mortality in individuals with mental illness by offering chronic disease prevention and wrap-around chronic disease management services. This specialty care team assists clients in building independence, reconnecting with their communities, and accessing treatment in the least restrictive setting. For clients with complex or chronic medical conditions, care is brought to them. The Behavioral Health Visiting Nurse provides community-based nursing services and outpatient community-based support to help clients improve symptoms and behaviors that interfere with daily functioning, medical needs, and personal wellness goals. This is a full-time position, 35 hours per week.

Requirements

Active Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of New Hampshire.
Experience working with psychiatric disorders required.
Minimum of two years LPN or RN experience preferred.
Ability to exercise sound clinical judgment in routine, urgent, and emergent clinical situations.
Proficient computer skills, specifically with all Microsoft office applications.
Strong documentation skills and prior experience utilizing electronic records.
Strong ability and desire to work as part of an integrated clinical and medical team while also able to be self-directed and motivated with minimal supervision.
Ability to acquire and effectively practice new skills as needed according to evolving agency needs/services.
Ability to demonstrate effective communication skills, organizational skills, and ability to multi-task.

Nice To Haves

Must hold a Bachelor’s Degree.
Must agree to a five (5) year commitment of full-time employment in good standing with the Center for Life Management (beginning from start date/year of Professional Development Program participation).
Participants must maintain a B average to continue participation in the program.
Cost of tuition is covered by Center for Life Management
Employee is responsible for applicable taxable portion of tuition remission

Responsibilities

Provide nursing services in client’s homes or other community-based settings according to the objectives, interventions, and desired outcomes identified in the client’s treatment plan.
Take vitals regularly and communicate results with internal and external medical providers.
Provide education on chronic disease self-management.
Provide Individual Therapeutic Behavioral Services (TBSI) to develop, apply, and reinforce coping strategies to reduce and/or ameliorate mental health symptoms and behaviors that interfere with functioning and goal achievement.
Provide Family Training and Counseling (FTC) services as needed to educate natural supports and promote how to best encourage the client’s resiliency and recovery toward treatment goals.
Provide Medication Training and Support (MTS) services as needed to support clients in maintaining their prescribed medication regimen while integrating behavioral tailoring strategies into daily routine to promote effective medication management.
Provide crisis management and intervention (CI) when clients experience acute exacerbation of symptoms to ensure their safety within the home and/or community.
Use clinical skills and available data to complete nursing assessments to guide individualized service provisions for Integrated Care clients.
Coordinate medication refills and administer intramuscular injections as ordered by prescribing medical staff.
Work collaboratively with other treatment team members, Healthy Together program, natural supports, and external providers, to ensure a wrap-around approach is provided for continuity of client care.
Provide set hours of billable service each week.
Eligible for incentive pay upon exceeding productivity expectation.
Provide timely documentation on each service delivered.
Serve on appropriate committees, both internally and externally, as determined by supervisor.
Function professionally and in a manner that protects the integrity, confidentiality and rights of all clients.
Execute all required services and documentation in accordance with agency policies and federal/state standards.
Maintain professional memberships, licenses, accreditation, certifications, etc.
Adhere to Center’s Code of Ethics.
Represent CLM in a professional and appropriate manner in all settings.
Perform all other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Benefits

Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
Health Reimbursement Arrangement
Flexible Spending Account
Paid earned time (3 weeks in year one, caps at 6 weeks)
Paid holidays (8) with bonus birthday holiday in your birth month
403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with 3% company contribution upon 1 year of employment
Life Insurance paid by company
Short- and Long-Term Disability paid by company
Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance paid by company
Employee Assistance Program (EAP), accessible to staff and their natural supports
Company issued cell phone and laptop as needed for role
Scholarship for professional advancement
Mileage reimbursement for applicable positions
On the job training and continuing education opportunities
Rewarding and supportive work environment with excellent opportunities for career growth
Meaningful relationships with your co-workers and the individuals we serve
Flexible work schedule
Teamwork, teamwork and more teamwork!
Master’s Degree opportunity through partnership with New England College (Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (MS) degree in 3 years for eligible employees)