Psychiatric RN

Rochester Rehabilitation Center • Rochester, NY

10h

About The Position

The Psychiatric Nurse (RN) is responsible for providing health-related services to adults with serious and persistent mental illness who attend the Mental Health Clinic. Services include health screening, administration of psychotropic medication, health education, and teaching. The role carries a small caseload and provides health monitoring services as part of an interdisciplinary treatment team.

The position is full-time, exempt, and 12-month, with a 30-hour workweek from Monday through Friday. The nurse maintains client health and medication records, coordinates medical care and pharmacy refills, monitors medication-related health indicators, and communicates with prescribers about medication response and adverse effects. The nurse also supports treatment planning, meets productivity billing expectations, and follows agency policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Current license and registration as a Registered Nurse from the New York State Department of Education.
• Clean and valid New York State driver's license, which must be maintained.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office software, including Word and Excel, and aptitude and adaptability in learning other systems.
• Ability to problem-solve and prioritize in medical, health, or safety situations.
• Prudent judgment regarding medical, health, mental health, and safety issues.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work and work independently.

Nice To Haves

• Specialized training and one year of experience working with psychiatric patients.

Responsibilities

• Promote the agency philosophy of equal opportunity, independence, and realization of individual potential to children, families, program staff, and community resources.
• Maintain confidentiality of information relating to individuals and their families in accordance with agency policy.
• Conduct and review physical health screenings of Mental Health Clinic consumers.
• Coordinate scheduling for emergent physical health needs and obtain medical reports from Primary Care Physicians.
• Monitor metabolic status and other recommended laboratory tests for clients prescribed atypical antipsychotics and other medications.
• Maintain client records, medical histories, and medication records, and complete updates in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• Administer psychotropic medications as ordered by psychiatrists or PNPs and coordinate refills with the pharmacy.
• Communicate with prescribers about individuals’ responses to medication and promptly report side effects or adverse reactions.
• Participate in the planning, implementation, and review of individual treatment plans as part of the interdisciplinary treatment team.
• Carry a small caseload of clients and provide health monitoring services.
• Meet or exceed productivity billing expectations.
• Participate in conferences, workshops, department meetings, and in-service training as needed or recommended.
• Adhere to agency policies and procedures and department guidelines.

Benefits

• Affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• Nine paid holidays.
• Matching 403(b) retirement plan.
• Additional insurance offerings, including specified disease insurance with cancer rider, accident insurance, and identity theft protection.
• Employer-paid health reimbursement arrangement (HRA).
• Employer-paid life insurance.
• Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed