Psychiatric Nurse Care Coordinator (RN) - Outpatient - MD135

Native American Rehabilitation Assoc. of the NW•Portland, OR

1d•$40 - $48•Onsite

About The Position

The NARA NW Registered Nurse is responsible for providing comprehensive Nursing Services to prevent disease and promote health through the application of critical thinking and the ability to exercise independent judgement to screen, assess, plan, deliver and evaluate health interventions for individuals and families. The Registered Nurse provides support and assistance to all Medical and Psychiatric Providers and in the coordination of patient care. The Psychiatric Nurse Care Coordinator is a Registered Nurse who has clinical experience with medical and Psychiatric clients. The nurse care coordinator provides support and guidance to staff as needed. The nurse is responsible and accountable for patient coordination.

Requirements

B.S.N. equivalent in experience, education or degree.
Must possess a current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Oregon.
At least three years nursing experience, part of which has been in care coordination and psychiatric nursing preferred
Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) certification or eligibility through MHACBO required
Must have current CPR certification
Current driver’s license with a clean driving record, and proof of auto insurance.
Ability to receive direction and independently follow tasks through with minimal supervision.
Ability to operate basic office equipment necessary to perform duties: fax, copy machine, computer, and multi-phone lines.
Ability to uphold attendance and performance standards.
Must pass a pre-employment or for cause drug tests.
Must pass criminal background and DMV checks.

Nice To Haves

Phlebotomy and EKG ability preferred
MHP certificate preferred
Experience working with Native American/ Alaska Native community is considered a plus.

Responsibilities

Works closely with Triage Nursing Team in monitoring incoming calls taking lead on all calls related to Psychiatry.
Promotes clear communication amongst the care team and treating clinicians, including, Nursing, prescribing Psychiatric professional and primary care Providers.
Takes crisis calls and consults with Psychiatric providers, and Mental Health Specialist as needed.
Performs Chart Reviews of clients scheduled to be seen by a psychiatric provider and ensures that the clients are following through with their Plan of Care.
Coordinates labs, EKG’s, appointments, psychiatric medication follow up, and assists in the overall management of Psychiatric patients, particularly those with chronic diseases, and those at risk of psychiatric hospitalization including administration of long acting injectables as ordered by prescriber.
Contacts patients to report changes in medications or plan of care.
Coordinates prescriptions as needed. Assists psychiatric providers with Prior authorizations from insurance companies, as needed.
Provides education, and/or self- management goal setting as written in plan of care.
Does routine and timely documentation in clients EHR of all core process work activities including, but not limited to, evidence-based chart reviews, patient calls & correspondence, and patient education activities.
Coordinates continuity of patient care with external healthcare organizations and facilities, including the process hospital admission and discharge, working closely with the Psychiatric mental health intake specialist.

Benefits

14 Paid Holidays: New Years Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Battle of Little Big Horn, Independence Day, Labor Day, Native American Day, Indigenous Peoples’ Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, day after Thanksgiving, and December 25th!
Benefits: Employees working 20 hours, or more are eligible for benefits. Benefits are effective from the 1st of the month following the date of hire.
Affordable Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance through Kaiser Permanente
14 Paid Holidays (Listed Above)
13 Paid Days of Sick Time
13 Paid Days of PTO (Vacation accruals increase with years of service to a maximum of 26 days)
$50,000 Life Insurance & AD&D
Short Term and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Account
Health Spending Account
401(k) with 4% Match
Employee Assistance Program
Inclement Weather Days (Snow Days)
Public Student Loan Forgiveness -NARA NW is a local 501(c)3 nonprofit, FQHC