Registered Nurse (RN), Behavioral Health Home

CNS Healthcare Careers • Detroit, MI

7h • $70,000

About The Position

The Behavioral Health Home (BHH) Nurse Care Manager will work as part of an interdisciplinary team to provide community-based integrated physical and behavioral health services to individuals who may have complex and chronic mental illness, substance abuse, and medical comorbidity. This position will work with individuals served to identify chronic behavior, discuss impact, and develop improvement strategies and specific goal-directed interventions.

Requirements

• Current unrestricted RN license
• Valid and unrestricted Driver’s License
• One year of experience (Full-Time) working with adults in a mental health setting

Nice To Haves

• Preferred Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree

Responsibilities

• Works within a team caseload of individuals with co-occurring physical and mental health needs
• Meets regularly with individuals served in office and community settings
• Participates in the selection of strategies to implement evidence-based wellness and prevention initiatives
• Participates in initial care plan development including specific goals for all enrollees
• Communicates with medical providers, subspecialty providers including mental health and substance abuse service providers, long-term care and hospitals regarding records including admission/discharge
• Provides education in health conditions, treatment recommendation, medications, and strategies to implement care plan goals including both clinical and non-clinical needs
• Monitors assessments and screenings to assure findings are integrated in the care plan
• Collects accurate vital signs as part of assessment/ongoing monitoring Including height, weight, BMI, waist circumference, blood pressure, pulse, respirations, pulse oxygen, glucose and CO
• Completes Point of Care testing when indicated for ongoing monitoring of psychiatric, substance use and/or medical conditions. Tests may include: HA1C, Lipids, WBC, Urine Pregnancy test, and Urine Drug Screen
• Assesses and recommends laboratory testing based on an individual’s medications, psychiatric and medical conditions
• Facilitates the use of the Electronic Health Record (EHR) and other Health Information Technology (HIT) to link services, facilitate communication among team members and provide feedback
• Meets regularly with the care team to plan care and discuss cases and exchanges appropriate information with team members in an informal manner as part of the daily routine of the clinic
• Identifies current chronic medical condition trends
• Assesses barriers to care and implements solutions
• Identifies health care promotion and prevention services
• Attends Care Team Meetings
• Completes all required documentation completely, accurately, and in accordance with CNS policy.
• Assesses and monitors the health status of assigned individuals.
• Assists in the coordination and monitoring of medication for individuals
• Seeks out, links, and collaborates with primary and specialty care physicians, community health agencies, and other healthcare providers.
• Administers medications
• Provides education and monitoring for adverse reactions to medication
• Establishes a collaborative relationship with prescribers and clinic staff
• Facilitates weekly persons served doctor appointments

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical insurance options
• Employer-paid benefits including dental, vision, life, and short-term disability insurance
• Retirement program with generous company default contribution and match
• Generous PTO program starting at 18 days annually
• 16 paid holidays, including 3 floating holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Student loan forgiveness eligibility, including Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF), HRSA, and more

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level