Nurse/Clinician I (55321)

HEALTH SOLUTIONS•Pueblo, CO

3d•$70,940 - $75,669•Onsite

About The Position

Health Solutions is a premier wellness center focused on whole person care. With over 400 employees in Southern Colorado, you would be joining a mighty team of support and administrative staff, clinicians, physicians, nurses, and others in our efforts to improve the health and wellbeing of our community. We’ve got a great opportunity for a Full-time Registered Nurse to work Monday-Friday in our Adult Outpatient Campus at 1304 Chinook Lane, Pueblo. As a Registered Nurse with outpatient services you would be providing direct care to patients experiencing temporary emotional distress in an outpatient environment. You would be conducting assessments, managing cases, and providing supportive therapy with utmost kindness and care. Your attention to detail and problem-solving skills will be important to your responsibilities related to evaluating and managing medications. Furthermore, you’d have the distinct opportunity to work closely with a multidisciplinary team of Health Solutions professionals to serve individuals and groups.

Requirements

Current license as a registered nurse in Colorado or any state participating in the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact
Associate or bachelor’s degree in nursing from an accredited academic institution
Experience with and knowledge of the effective use of psychiatric medicine
Current Colorado driver’s license
Access to reliable transportation during work hours
Computer proficiency
Occasionally travels to Walsenburg & Trinidad, CO
Must already be authorized to work in the US; sponsorships not available.

Nice To Haves

Experience caring for adults with severe and persistent mental illness
Track record of working successfully as a part of a multidisciplinary team
Experience in managed care environments
Spanish language skills

Responsibilities

Conducts intake assessments
Conducts nursing assessments
Provides case management and supportive therapy to a caseload of those diagnosed with severe and persistent mental illness
Assists clients with organizing and managing medication boxes
Administers medication by injection as ordered by our physicians
Prepares and dispenses prescribed medications
Receives and record physicians’ orders
Maintains contact with pharmacies to assure accurate and timely medication orders are met
Facilitates lab work, reviews results, and brings results to the attention of physicians as needed
Provides medication education for our clients
Participates as a team member in meetings
Keeps accurate and timely records with 100 percent compliance with our standards
Conducts AIMS and depression screening for all clients
Coordinates care with PCPs, and assisted living and long-term care facilities
Supports and includes family members and others involved in the care of clients
Supports other departments and units as needed
Performs other job-related duties as assigned by the program director and the chief medical services officer