Registered Nurse (CCBHC)

BRIDGEWAY BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES•Hoboken, NJ

4d•$42 - $44

About The Position

Specializing in medical and psychiatric care coordination for both children and adults. Will ensure proactive follow up for enrollees, medication reconciliation and care coordination within CCBHC services.

Requirements

Bachelor’s in Nursing preferred, RN license in NJ required.
CPR certification required.
Phlebotomy certification required.
Two years’ experience in community nursing.
EMR/EHR experience required
Light travel expected

Nice To Haves

Bilingual Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

Responsible for dispensing and documentation of medication, assisting the MD’s/APNs with medication and completing health assessments, care management, provision of health education for all ages.
Frequent monitoring and assessment of the mental and physical health status of consumers of all ages and provision of nursing care coordination
Nursing assessment and person-centered planning for integration of care to include assessment of stated concerns, BH and medical symptoms, response to medication and monitoring for medication side-effects.
Administer screenings for HIV and Hepatitis A-B-C, PPD, Metabolic conditions, vaccines, glucose monitoring, pulse ox monitoring, nebulizer treatment, EKGs, Carbon Monoxide testing, visual and auditory acuity screening and any SC or IM injections deemed necessary, and draw blood samples or collect urine samples for lab testing
Coordination and integration of services with DCO’s to include the FQHC, and other care and service providers
BH/Medical/SUD education, supportive counseling to consumers and significant others, often focusing medications, side-effects and physical health care, nutrition, exercise, integration of care and services
Education of the individual regarding his/her illness and the effects and side effects of prescribed medications,
Administers prescribed medications and injections, draws blood, and prepares laboratory specimens for delivery, if certified to do so
Responsible for accurate record-keeping of all medications administered in the Medication Record
Consults with DCO’s and other providers regarding the assessment, treatment and rehabilitation needs of the person served
Assess ADL’s and teach individuals needed skills
24-hour on-call coverage on a rotating schedule as needed
As needed, will be trained on, and will provide culturally competent services which address the diverse needs of the population served and as identified on the needs assessment.
As needed, will be trained on, and will provide services in alignment with the clinical mental health guidelines promulgated by the Veteran’s Health Administration (VHA) and the Uniform Mental Health Service Handbook.

Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
403b
basic life and AD&D
flexible spending accounts
EAP
Eligible for medical benefits after 30 days of employment
Flexible work schedules
clinical training series
leadership development program
10 paid holidays (an 11th after 2 years of employment), generous vacation and sick time