Nurse-MAT/Psychiatric (0007S)

Axis Health System•Durango, CO

1d•$39 - $41•Hybrid

About The Position

The role of the Nurse, RN provides skilled nursing services to psychiatric and/or opioid dependent patients and their significant support systems. We are the leading provider of behavioral health and integrated (primary, dental, and behavioral health) care on the Western Slope of Colorado. As a therapist in our clinic, you’ll have access to a wide range of resources for your patients. We have recovery groups, Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT), specialized mental health outpatient programs, primary care, diabetes education, crisis services, resource navigators, insurance enrollment specialists, tele-video systems to access our locations across the region and more. We work to make sure you have what you need at your fingertips to be successful in your position and support your patient in their road to recovery.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in nursing
Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Colorado
Five (5) years nursing experience, preferably in a psychiatric/mental health setting
Knowledge of psychiatric medication
One (1) year experience in substance abuse field
Experience working with a multi-disciplinary team
Experience working with mental health conditions
Annual Flu immunization
Annual TB screening
De-escalation training within 90 days of hire
BLS certification required within 90 days of hire

Responsibilities

Assess needs of client, develop solutions and ensure implementation of solutions/interventions and programs to meet those identified needs.
Observes, identifies, monitors, reports and records the condition of the client including signs and symptoms which may be indicative of change in the consumer’s condition to appropriate members of the treatment team (includes treating psychiatric provider and clinical staff).
Follows State and Federal guidelines in providing care to opioid dependent clients in collaboration with licensed prescribers and pharmacies.
Provides care to patients in a manner that recognizes the human potential, is empathic, non-judgmental, and demonstrates unconditional positive regard while promoting safety, comfort and the therapeutic environment.
Provides assistance in crisis intervention, as needed. If assesses situation to be emergent; calls crisis team, notifies provider, and may facilitate transfer to an emergency department if appropriate.
Acts as a liaison to outside agencies and providers for clients to ensure continuity of care. In this the capacity advocates for client’s needs, ensures care provided and ensures necessary follow-up.
Provides patient and family education, either in groups or individually, including health education, medication education and/or education related to substance use disorder, psychiatric illness, and techniques/skills for physical care.
Provides case management and other clinical interventions as appropriate.
Participates as needed in care coordination; collaborative development and implementation of client’s treatment plan with members of the treatment team.
Maintains confidentiality of patient records.
Documents intervention and program activity according to Axis Health System’s policies and procedures.
Attends and participates in nurse meetings, in-services education and training opportunities, and special events as indicated.
Administer medications according to Axis policy. Document accurately immediately following med administration. Store according to AHS policy. Reports medication errors according to Axis policy. Follow proper med disposal procedures per Axis policy. Participate in C 2-5 medication counts according to Axis policy. Monitor/assist with medication refills according to Psychiatric Services protocol/policy.
Performs chart checks as required by Program according to Axis protocol/policy.