Registered Nurse

Health Solutions West•Grand Junction, CO

14d•$39

About The Position

Health Solutions West is the Western slope’s largest behavioral health care organization, covering more than 23,000 square miles across 10 counties. With over 250 employees in Western Colorado, you would be joining a mighty team of support and administrative staff, case managers, clinicians, physicians, nurses, and others in our efforts to improve the health and wellbeing of our community. Position: Registered Nurse- ACT Location: Grand Junction, Building A Benefits offered to Full-Time Employees: Medical Dental Vision Paid time off accrual and generous leave policy Position qualifications: Graduate from an accredited school of nursing and licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Colorado; Bachelor’s degree in nursing or health-related field preferred. Two (2) years previous experience in a psychiatric hospital or other psychiatric setting preferred. A background in an inpatient, emergency room, or family practice setting desirable. Job purpose: The ACT Team Registered Nurse functions as an integral part of the Assertive Community Treatment Team to provide intensive, recovery-based treatment for the highest risk consumers of mental health resources. The ACT Team Registered Nurse manages the medication system; documents medication treatment; communicates and coordinates with medical providers; engages in health promotion, education, and provider training to other team members; and assists consumers with understanding medications prescribed and the importance of taking medication.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited school of nursing and licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Colorado
Ability to quickly develop rapport with individuals to perform essential nursing duties and resolve crisis situations as necessary.
Ability to assess individual’s potential for dangerousness to self, to others and/or grave disability.
Ability to collaborate and communicate successfully with hospital staff and external customers.
Ability to appropriately and immediately document interactions with patients and potential patients.
Maintain the confidentiality of all patient information per HIPAA regulations, federal and state law, and facility policies and procedures.
CPR/First Aid Certification required (training for certification is available).
CPI Training/Certification required.
Must have ability to perform duties required by CPI training to provide verbal de-escalation and physical and mechanical restraints if necessary (Training for certification will be provided).
Working knowledge of Windows based computer applications to include Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, and Internet access.
Ability to operate standard office equipment including calculator, copy machine, fax and multi-line telephone.
Interpersonal and communication skills to develop and maintain effective working relationships with all internal and external customers.
Ability to organize and prioritize workload in a sometimes-hectic environment with frequent interruptions.
Ability to respond to client needs using a trauma-informed, recovery-oriented approach.
Comfortable working with clients diagnosed with severe and persistent mental health disorders in a variety of office, home, and community-based settings.
Ability to function as an integral part of the collective treatment team.
Knowledge of local, state and federal regulations, laws and standards with regard to behavioral health treatment services.
Strong oral and written communication skills and ability to communicate effectively with clients, family members, colleagues, and professional contacts.
Ability to plan and prioritize work and meet the Agency’s performance, quality assurance and productivity standards.
Commitment to maintain the fidelity and integrity of ACT throughout all phases of development, implementation, and practice.
Must already be authorized to work in the US; sponsorships not available.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in nursing or health-related field preferred.
Two (2) years previous experience in a psychiatric hospital or other psychiatric setting preferred.
A background in an inpatient, emergency room, or family practice setting desirable.

Responsibilities

Work collaboratively as part of the ACT Team in order to provide comprehensive care that meets the individual needs of each client enrolled in ACT.
Assess client health daily and respond appropriately to any noted concerns (i.e. medication side effects, withdrawal symptoms, general health changes, etc.
Monitor client use of medications, changes in medications, and assess for efficacy, safety, and/or side effects of medications.
Collaborate with all providers involved with client’s health care and provide feedback to providers as needed.
Link client to appropriate healthcare providers or specialists and follow-up with all referrals and recommendations.
Provide health and wellness education to the client, the client’s supports, and other ACT Team staff members.
Participate in the formal training and development process with administrative staff and consultants as well as ongoing professional development and continuing education.
Attend daily team meetings, individual supervision, and group supervision as scheduled.
Initiate and maintain relationships with community resources, outside human service agencies, and other stakeholders as needed.
Commit to ensuring fidelity to the ACT model and ongoing quality improvement efforts.
Complete all required documentation accurately and on time.
Other duties as assigned.