Registered Nurse- RN - ACC - Inpatient

AllHealth Network•Littleton, CO

13h•$52•Onsite

About The Position

AllHealth Network is currently looking for qualified Registered Nurses to join our team of behavioral health service professionals on an as needed basis. As a team we strive every day to nurture growth and recovery by caring for each other, our clients, and our future.

Requirements

Registered Nurse with current/active Colorado license
Minimum of 2 years of related clinical nursing practice experience with diverse populations in a physical and/or behavioral health setting.
Demonstrated ability in nursing assessment including evaluation and interpretation of medical and behavioral health information.
Experienced in nursing care management, managed care and discharge planning coordination, and the management of psychotropic medications.
Skilled in written and oral communication, decision making and problem-solving skills, efficient time management with multi-tasking ability.
Excellent interpersonal skills, the ability to work independently and as part of a team; collaborating with other internal and external teams.
Must work 3 shifts per month

Nice To Haves

BSN preferred
1 year in patient behavioral health experience preferred

Responsibilities

Provide excellent inpatient behavioral health nursing services including but not limited to therapeutic interventions; mental status exams; crisis assessment, intervention and management; medication administration and monitoring; and coordination of client’s medication with pharmacies and pharmaceutical companies.
Provide Internal and external care coordination services to effectively manage the physical and behavioral health care needs of clients and ensure seamless integration of complex services.
Insure accurate, timely documentation to meet regulatory standards and/or contractual requirements.
Demonstrate understanding of admission and discharge medical necessity criteria and ability to make appropriate admission and discharge decisions.
Actively participate and contribute within a team-based model of care to ensure integration of services and promote improved client outcomes.
Improve client satisfaction and health outcomes through direct client assessment and intervention, medication management and collaborative care delivery.
Effectively respond to phone inquiries and referrals. For referrals, obtain complete, accurate admission and history information from the client, his/her family, and the referring agency or therapist within the required time frame.
Communicate effectively to establish supportive therapeutic relationships with clients to evaluate, screen, educate and provide therapeutic interventions and care coordination to best meet client treatment goals.
Accurately carry out the physician’s orders and order client’s medications as needed.
Assess and review incoming documentation for admission based on medical necessity criteria.
Coordinate with Psychiatrist, Program Manager, and/or Clinical Supervisor as needed to ensure that admissions are appropriate based on risk level, medical and behavioral health status, client need and financial/insurance status.
Ensure ongoing safety in the milieu through ongoing, vigilant monitoring of clients and facility environment. This includes performing client safety interventions as needed, including de-escalation, use of the seclusion room, and use of physical or mechanical restraints following the ATU policies and procedures.
Follow infection control policies and procedures and serve as the team’s consultant regarding standard precautions.
Monitor all laboratory work and consult with the medical provider (MP) when lab results are abnormal. Recommend related medication or other lab work if not ordered by the MP.
Screen clients for health issues related to the use of psychotropic medications and other medical concerns; provide education around managing medications and chronic illnesses; make referrals for ongoing care as indicated.
Skillfully observe, assess and accurately document client’s mental status and progress and provide appropriate interventions and communication to other involved team members.