Psychiatric Nurse (RN)-Community Services

Applewood Centers•Cleveland, OH

8d•$35

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Director of Community Services, provides outpatient psychiatric nursing care within the scope of nursing practice. Provides face-to-face assessments under the supervision of an assigned Psychiatrist or Clinical Nurse Specialist. Applewood Centers is a private, nonprofit agency providing mental health services, social services and education to children, adolescents and families living in Cuyahoga and Lorain counties. Dedicated to addressing a variety of behavioral, emotional and learning problems, we provide a continuum of care from outpatient counseling to residential treatment. Applewood Centers, Inc. (“Applewood”) is a private, nonprofit agency providing mental health services, social services and education to children, adolescents and families living in Cuyahoga and Lorain counties. Dedicated to addressing a variety of behavioral, emotional and learning problems, we provide a continuum of care from outpatient counseling to residential treatment. Applewood is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applewood’s policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Applewood also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.

Requirements

Education: Associate Degree in Nursing required.
Specialized training in or certification in Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing.
Licensure/ Certification: Active Ohio Nursing license. LPN required. RN acceptable.
BLS certification preferred.
Competency/Skills: Core Expertise: Possess skill, knowledge and abilities to perform the essential duties of their role; keeps knowledge up to date.
Independent Judgment: Demonstrate ability to perform job responsibilities with a high degree of initiative and independent judgment.
Cultural Competency: Demonstrate awareness, sensitivity and skills in working professionally with diverse individuals, groups and communities who represent various cultural and personal background and characteristics.
Interpersonal Communication: Communicate clearly using verbal, nonverbal, and written skills in a professional context; demonstrates clear understanding and use of professional language.
Professional & Ethical Conduct: Adhere to professional values such as honesty, personal responsibility, and accountability; Applies ethical concepts within scope of work and adheres to Agency policies and procedures.
Collaboration and Teamwork: Function effectively as a member of a professional team that includes employees, clients and family members.
Problem Solving & Decision Making: Recognize problems and responds appropriately; gathers information and sorts through it to identify and address root cause issues; makes timely decisions.
Technical Proficiency: Demonstrate competence in utilizing Agency computer systems and software as required to perform essential job functions
One or more years of demonstrated nursing experience in behavioral health or psychiatry preferred.

Nice To Haves

One or more years of demonstrated nursing experience in behavioral health or psychiatry preferred.
BLS certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Coordinate all referrals for the department and manage messages from families.
Collaborate with psychiatrists, psychiatric nurse practitioners, therapists and case managers both within and outside of the agency.
Collaborate with clients, caregivers, and significant others.
Provide behavioral health education and behavioral management strategies while holding client accountable.
Assess clients for additional treatment needs and linking them with needed services.
Leverage knowledge of physical health aspects of client care, including weight, nutrition, medication education, assessing and education of side effects, risks and benefits of medication,
Provide clients with community resources,
Provide leadership in the day-to-day activities of the department
Meet with clients independently as referred by Psychiatrists and psychiatric APRN's and for triage.
Communicate and document observations and interventions, while seeking and utilizing guidance from team members.
Meet Agency productivity requirements.
Maintain appropriate professional boundaries with clients/families.
Maintain respectful attitude towards clients/families/staff.
Attend scheduled staff meetings, supervision, and on-going training.
All required training, certifications and licensure must be kept current in accordance with applicable licensing and accreditation regulations and standards.
Maintain high standards of ethical and professional conduct and adhere to Agency policies and procedures.
Other duties as assigned by management.

Benefits

Comprehensive health and Rx plans, including a flat rate ($5, $10, $15) option.
Wellness program including free preventative care
Generous paid time off and holidays
50% tuition reduction at Case Western Reserve University for the MNO and MSW programs
403(b) retirement plan with an employer match
Pet insurance
Employer paid life insurance and long-term disability
Employee Assistance Program
Support for continuing education and credential renewal
Ancillary benefits including: dental, vision, voluntary life, short term disability, hospital indemnity, accident, critical illness
Flexible Spending Account for Health and Dependent Care