Stewart-Marchman-Act Behavioral Healthcare - Daytona Beach, FL

posted 16 days ago

Full-time
Daytona Beach, FL
Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

The Registered Nurse at SMA Healthcare's Crisis Center provides quality nursing care to clients in accordance with established agency and program guidelines. This role involves performing initial and ongoing health assessments, assessing patient integrated healthcare needs, and identifying barriers to accessing care. The nurse will monitor patients for changes in health status, administer medication, and provide client education specific to age and condition. Effective communication with clients, peers, and community agencies is essential, as well as participation in staff meetings and coordination of care with medical providers.

Responsibilities

  • Provides quality nursing care to clients in accordance with established agency and program guidelines.
  • Performs initial and ongoing health assessments, assesses patient integrated healthcare needs, and identifies barriers to accessing care.
  • Assesses situations and uses sound judgment in applying medical or emergency intervention techniques.
  • Properly administers medication; documents results; takes vital signs on clients.
  • Monitors patients for changes in health status after medication change, hospitalization, or any assessed decline in function.
  • Monitors lifestyle factors affecting health and assists clients with goal setting for behavioral change.
  • Provides client education specific to client age and condition.
  • Utilizes effective infection control techniques and methods.
  • Obtains and reviews prior medical records and medical history to evaluate for scope of care.
  • Communicates effectively with clients, peers, professionals, and community agencies regarding client needs.
  • Participates in staff meetings as required by program guidelines.
  • Arranges medical appointments, makes referrals, and coordinates with community medical providers.
  • Arranges and coordinates lab work and advises of unusual laboratory results.
  • Handles verbally and/or physically abusive clients using de-escalation techniques.
  • Performs timely and accurate documentation of client care in SMA's EMR.
  • Confirms client payer source and obtains authorizations when required by program guidelines.
  • Performs related work as required/assigned.

Requirements

  • Registered Nurse in the State of Florida.
  • Experience with healthcare delivery in primary care, mental health, and/or substance abuse preferred.
  • Current BLS Certification or CPR Certification as required by program.
  • Knowledgeable in current principles and practices of healthcare delivery in diverse populations.
  • Competency in computer skills including Emergency Medical Records.
  • Ability to quickly assess situations and use sound judgment in applying medical or emergency intervention techniques.
  • Ability to develop a collaborative therapeutic alliance with individuals and/or family members served.
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Benefits

  • Career growth and advancement potential.
  • Health, Dental, Vision, Life, & Disability Insurance.
  • Tuition Reimbursement.
  • Paid Personal Leave (up to 25 days after 3 years of service).
  • 403b Retirement Plan (matches one to one of employee contribution for the first 3%, then a 50% match on the next 6% of employee contribution).
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