Registered Nurse Clinic
About The Position
The Clinic RN functions under the general supervision of LifePath Systems Nurse Supervisor of perspective location and Asst. Director of Nursing with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Performs clinic-based services to promote service excellence continuous quality improvement by providing medical oversight and education to individuals and families served. Serves as integral part of treatment team, providing guidance and input for both clinical medical teams. The RN will coordinate services between programs within the BH Division assist in multidisciplinary team meetings as assigned/requested. Assists with prescribers’ schedules for perspective clinic location to ensure ease of access and effective clinic flow. The RN is responsible for ensuring all services are provided in a trauma informed, person and family oriented, and culturally and linguistically appropriate model of care. This role also provides oversight, education, and adherence of policies and procedures for all medical services including medication distribution center (MDC), the patient assistance program (PAP), and medication inquires within the clinics. Performs other duties as assigned to best meet person and family needs and ensure effective coordination of care.
Requirements
- Graduate of a school of professional nursing approved by the Texas Board of Nursing
- Current, full, active, and unrestricted Texas nursing license as Registered Nurse required.
- Experience with electronic medical records.
- Current CPR certification.
- Possess in-depth knowledge and understanding of psychopathology and psychotropic medications.
- Demonstrated ability to foster collaborative relationships with various levels of professions and programs.
- Self-starter who works closely with all team members and takes initiative in completing tasks.
- Organized, detail oriented, computer proficient, and able to write clearly and professionally.
- Excellent communication and listening skills.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working in a community mental health clinic or CCBHC preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provides medical oversight and education to individuals and families served.
- Serves as an integral part of the treatment team, providing guidance and input for clinical and medical teams.
- Coordinates services between programs within the BH Division.
- Assists in multidisciplinary team meetings as assigned/requested.
- Assists with prescribers’ schedules for the clinic location to ensure ease of access and effective clinic flow.
- Ensures all services are provided in a trauma informed, person and family oriented, and culturally and linguistically appropriate model of care.
- Provides oversight, education, and adherence of policies and procedures for all medical services including medication distribution center (MDC), the patient assistance program (PAP), and medication inquiries within the clinics.
- Performs other duties as assigned to best meet person and family needs and ensure effective coordination of care.
- Utilizes the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care of individuals served.
- Acts as a patient advocate and provides care in a non-judgmental, non-discriminatory manner.
- Provides and documents individualized patient/family education as indicated.
- Delegates tasks appropriately among the team for operational excellence.
- Collaborates with patient, family, and other healthcare providers in developing the plan of care and providing patient care.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
