RN - Behavioral Health Clinic
About The Position
This nursing position will join a collaborative team of outpatient behavioral health professionals committed to Carle's mission and values. Will work in a department with 10 physicians and APP's plus 10 psychologists and counselors). Outpatient Behavioral Health population ages 5 and up. Provides phone triage, education and support; multi-tasking with returning phone calls/portal messages/helping during clinic/returning messages to PSR staff trying to schedule patients. This nursing position will join a collaborative team of outpatient behavioral health professionals committed to Carle’s mission and values. Number of Physicians or APP: 10 physicians and APP’s who nurses work directly with (plus 10 psychologists and counselors) Patient population (age, diagnosis, specifics about Clinic): Outpatient Behavioral Health population ages 5 and up Department culture and resources: We are a collaborative, team-based department who work together to deliver high-quality behavioral health services Frequent nursing skills/equipment used: Phone triage is essential; provides education and support; multi-tasking with returning phone calls/portal messages/helping during clinic/returning messages to PSR staff trying to schedule patients to name a few; organizational skills and being able to prioritize is key – we have a very fast paced practice
Requirements
- Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA)American Heart Association (AHA)American Heart Association (AHA)
- Licensed Registered Professional Nurse (RN) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
- H.S. Diploma/GED
Responsibilities
- Provides and facilitates competent health care of patients and families in area of practice.
- Ensures adherence to established standards of care and scope of practice.
- Ensures documentation of care is complete and accurate.
- Provides health and wellness education to individuals and groups.
- Acts as preceptor and supports the development of other staff and healthcare students.
- Provides leadership for initiatives designed to improve the quality of care or clinical outcomes.
- Assists Nursing Supervisor/coordinator in the development of departmental standing orders.
- Assist with coordination of care for patients age 0-150.
- Perform telephone triage of both acute and chronic needs for patients age 0-150.
- Assist with in office wound care and other procedures such as lesion removal.
- Provide in office education for patients with newly diagnosed diabetes between ages 0-150.
- Administration of immunizations and medications to patients age 0-150.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
