Stewart-Marchman-Act Behavioral Healthcare - Saint Augustine, FL

posted 13 days ago

Full-time - Entry Level
Saint Augustine, FL
Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

SMA Healthcare is seeking a FACT Nurse to provide quality nursing care to clients in accordance with established agency and program guidelines. The nurse will perform initial and ongoing health assessments, assess patient integrated healthcare needs, and identify any barriers to accessing care. Responsibilities include administering medication, monitoring patients for changes in health status, providing client education, and coordinating with community medical providers. The role requires effective communication with clients and participation in staff meetings as required by program guidelines.

Responsibilities

  • Provides quality nursing care to clients in accordance with established agency and program guidelines.
  • Performs initial and ongoing health assessments, assesses patient integrated healthcare needs, and identifies any barriers to accessing care.
  • Assesses situations and uses sound judgment in applying medical or emergency intervention techniques.
  • Properly administers medication; documents results; takes vital signs on clients.
  • Monitors patients for changes in health status after medication change, change in key health indicators, hospitalization or any assessed decline in function or presentation.
  • Monitors lifestyle factors affecting health and assists the client with goal setting to achieve behavioral change.
  • Provides client education specific to client age and condition.
  • Utilizes effective infection control techniques and methods.
  • Obtains and reviews prior medical records and medical history to evaluate for scope of care.
  • Communicates effectively with clients, peers, professionals, and community agencies regarding client needs.
  • Participates in staff meetings as required by program guidelines.
  • Arranges medical appointments, makes referrals, and coordinates with community medical providers.
  • Arranges and coordinates lab work and advises of unusual laboratory results.
  • Handles verbal and/or physically abusive, aggressive clients, utilizing de-escalation techniques to ensure safety.
  • Performs timely and accurate documentation of client care in SMA's EMR, and in accordance with program policy and procedure.
  • Confirms client payer source and obtains authorizations when required by program guidelines.
  • Performs related work as required/assigned.

Requirements

  • RN or LPN in the State of Florida.
  • Experience with healthcare delivery in primary care, mental health and/or substance abuse preferred.
  • Current BLS Certification or CPR Certification as required by program.
  • Knowledgeable and demonstrate competency in current principles and practices of healthcare delivery in diverse populations to include mental health and substance abuse.
  • Knowledgeable and demonstrate competency in computer skills including Emergency Medical Records.
  • Demonstrates ability to quickly assess situations and use sound judgment in applying medical or emergency intervention techniques.
  • Ability to develop a collaborative therapeutic alliance with individuals and/or family members served and other members of the integrated healthcare team.
  • Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

Nice-to-haves

  • Additional education and/or experience may be required as per specific program guidelines.

Benefits

  • Career growth and advancement potential
  • Health, Dental, Vision, Life, & Disability Insurance
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Paid Personal Leave (up to 25 days after 3 years of service)
  • 403b Retirement Plan (matches one to one of employee contribution for the first 3%, then a 50% match on the next 6% of employee contribution)
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