Community Mental Health Nurse

Lincoln County•Lincoln County, OR

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Lincoln County Behavioral Health division is looking for a Community Mental Health Nurse 2 (CMHN2) to join their team in supporting our community. The person in this role will perform a wide variety of community based, professional mental health nursing duties, which includes direct patient care and nursing case management. They will also promote physical and emotional health, address health concerns of patients, educate clients on various health care issues and provide information on health choices. This position is also responsible for maintaining records and files according to all applicable County policies and procedures and makes reports as required. Also maintaining client contact to comply with Division productivity standards.

Requirements

Associate degree in Nursing from an accredited school of nursing.
Two-Three years in a mental health setting.
Must possess a valid license to practice in the State of Oregon as a Registered Professional Nurse as defined by statutes or administrative rules, which include but are not limited to ORS 678.010 to 678.360 at the time of hire.
The employee is required to maintain current and active licensures and certifications, as applicable, and to provide the appropriate verifications at the time of renewals
The principles, practices, methods, and procedures of nursing as applied to community and public mental health.
The uses and effects of medications.
Issues of alcohol and drug abuse.
The "strength-based" model of behavior change.
Problem-solving techniques and negotiation skills in accordance with motivational interviewing and behavior change theory.
Utilization of community resources.
Medical record keeping practices.
Functions and resources of private and public agencies.
Build therapeutic relationships and maintain therapeutic boundaries; engage clients in mutual goal setting.
Provide professional nursing care independently.
Identify community and individual health problems and to plan and administer solutions.
Administer medications.
Interpret and apply written policies, procedures, and guidelines.
Establish and maintain records; learn new information quickly and adapt to changing situations.
Use research, data, and evidence-based practices to inform and improve nursing practice.
Courteously meet and deal with patients.
Act in a professional manner and to understand and commit to a professional code of ethics.
Maintain the confidentiality of privileged information in accordance with HIPAA and Lincoln County policies.
Maintain effective working relationships with staff, supervisors, physicians, other agencies, and the public.
Create a positive work environment that promotes productivity, mentoring, teamwork, and cooperation.
Elicit and consider differing viewpoints when analyzing issues.
Recognize the accomplishments of team members.

Nice To Haves

Lived experience with mental health may substitute for years of experience.
Oregon Driver's License required within 30 days upon hire.
Bachelor’s degree in nursing preferred.
Bilingual and/or bicultural competencies for the Latino population are preferred.

Responsibilities

Conduct patient interviews and chart review, work with clients to develop a plan of treatment.
Perform emergency general mental health assessment, referral and counseling duties, including crisis intervention, as required.
May provide direct observation of clients taking medication or observe clients filling pill minders.
Analysis of the assessment to derive a mental health diagnosis and service priorities.
Identify outcomes that are culturally relevant, health literate, based in evidence and attainable through local resources and policies.
Develop a plan that is client-centered and reflects best practices by identifying strategies, action plans and alternatives to meeting expected outcomes.
Oversee the implementation of the plan through treatment, case management, referrals to community partners, administration of long acting injectables, collaboration with community resources, health promotion and education.
Apply on-going progress assessment to revise plans, interventions and activities as appropriate for ultimate health outcomes for the individual.
Attend and participate in team meetings, trainings, and activities to further the mental health of the community.
Participate as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team for identified clients as indicated.
Provide staff training relative to best practices, as assigned.