Psychiatric Care Specialist RN

MyMichigan Health • Midland, MI

11h

About The Position

The essential functions of this position include, but are not limited to: serving as care coordinator for patients in the Psychiatric Partial Hospitalization Program, establishing a therapeutic relationship with all patients. Facilitates maintenance of a therapeutic environment through general knowledge of patients’ therapy plans and reinforcement of desired behaviors; provides nursing care, assessment, support and education to patients in the program; participates in delivery of educational services to patients and their families and/or significant others; performs admission and discharge functions. Collaborates with the psychiatric interdisciplinary team to facilitate utilization management for the Psychiatric Partial Hospitalization Program. Provides pertinent clinical data to outside agencies as needed to assure compliance with their requirements. Other duties, which may be assigned

Requirements

• BLS: Basic Life Support within in 1 month of hire or transfer date.
• RN: Registered Nurse
• Associate's degree is required
• Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Michigan.
• BLS certification is required within one month of hire. Must follow MyMichigan Health bloodborne pathogen and TB testing as required Mandatory Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) training must be completed annually according to the Exposure Control Plan.
• Mandatory Recipient Rights training within 30 days of hire and annually.
• Mandatory conflict avoidance and physical management (CPI) within the first 30 days of hire and annually.

Nice To Haves

• BSW preferred - At least one year psychiatric nursing experience
• BSN/MSN Preferred
• Previous utilization management experience is preferred.
• Must be proficient with computer skills and applications.
• Knowledge of data analysis is preferred.
• At least two years of recent clinical experience in psychiatric nursing.

Responsibilities

• (30%) Implements the patient treatment process through evidence based practice and accurate documentation. Participates in the development, implementation and evaluation of patient treatment programs. Assists with the screening of persons referred to the program. Performs intake assessments for all patient admissions. Provides education related to patient specific psychotropic medications on admission and as needed. Accurately documents Bio-Psycho-Social Assessments, Progress Notes, Interdisciplinary Review Summary, Discharge Summary and Treatment Planning. Conducts educational sessions for patients, family members and significant others. Responds appropriately to patient conditions utilizing critical thinking skills. Coordinates medical issues for patients with his/her Primary Care Physician. Reviews medications with every patient weekly and as needed. Notes and coordinates physician orders. Charts observations on patients in a legible, timely, accurate and appropriate format following hospital and unit procedures. Insures all discharge forms are completed and distributed to the appropriate parties. Assists patient with completing paperwork as needed.
• (20%) Coordinates UR activities with the Supervisor of Psychiatric Partial Hospitalization Program to maximize reimbursement for patients. Is familiar with CMH contracts and procedures to maximize reimbursement. Places calls/submits electronically to third party payers for initial authorizations and for continued stay reviews, including CMH programs. Documents all contacts with name, phone number, number of days authorized date of next review, and any comments.
• (20%) Leadership responsibilities: Participates in interdisciplinary team meetings and provides essential information to team members. Provides support to the program supervisor and therapists. Participates in training activities as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree