Staff Nurse - Cleveland- Part time

OhioGuidestone•Cleveland, OH

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

OHIOGUIDESTONE IS SEEKING A COMPASSIONATE AND CARING LICENSED NURSE (LPN OR RN) TO WORK WITH OUR OUTPATIENT PSYCHIATRY TEAM IN OUR CLEVELAND, OH OFFICE. THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE EXPERIENCE WORKING IN MENTAL OR BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AND/OR SUBSTANCE ABUSE MEDICATION ASSISTED THERAPY PRACTICES. PATIENTS MAY RANGE FROM AGES 6 YEARS OLD TO 100+. EXPERIENCE WORKING WITH CLIENTELE FROM A VARIETY OF BACKGROUNDS A STRONG PLUS!

Requirements

Must be able to operate a computer and other position related technologies.
Must be able to verbally exchange information in a confidential manner with employees, clients, students, participants, and/or families in various settings.
Must be available for crisis management by phone as needed.
Must be able to work flexible hours as needed.
Must be able to clearly and confidentially communicate with OHIOGUIDESTONE employees, clients, students, participants, and other stakeholders.
Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.
Must be able to access work locations and, as necessary, homes which may include ascending/descending stairs.
Must be able to stoop, stand, walk, bend, and stay upright to perform work.
Must be able to visually read written and digital information.
Must be able to visually determine the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of work assigned and/or to make general observations of facilities or structures.
Must be able to receive detailed information through oral communication.
Must be able to hear clients, students, or participants, co-workers, and supervisors at normal speaking levels.
Must be able to dictate with clients, students, participants, co-workers, and supervisors using all means of communication including but not limited to, in-person, phone, and computer.
Must be able to run and/or chase as needed.
Must be able to type case files and other paperwork.
Must be able to drive to varying work environments including agency offices, and community based locations as needed.
Must be able to lift children and infants of varying weights.
When necessary, must be able to restrain clients of various heights with weights varying up to 300 pounds.
Must adhere to all our promise values and guiding principals.
Associate’s degree required.
Valid State of Ohio nursing license required. LPN or RN.
Must have a valid Ohio Driver’s License, safe driving record and proof of insurance required.
Ability to take and pass a physical exam, tuberculosis test, and drug screening.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in mental or behavioral health and/or substance abuse medication assisted therapy practices.
Experience working with clientele from a variety of backgrounds.
Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Demonstrated experience in the behavioral health lifespan, preferred.

Responsibilities

Attends and participates in scheduled in-service training, educational classes and meetings to maintain current certification and as managed by regulatory agencies and company policies/procedures.
Follows nurse procedures and policies to ensure that services rendered meet OHIOGUIDESTONE quality standards, and mentors staff through the critical thinking process.
Updates and maintains medical records.
Performs diagnostic tests as directed and/or needed.
Establishes and maintains an open line of communication with all therapists and medical providers.
Documents client records, labs, medical records, and OARRS within agency designated standards.
Meets and sustains the OHIOGUIDESTONE designated productivity standard.
Provides ongoing education for behavioral health and SUD diagnoses and medicines for employees, as needed.
Carries out orders as received from medical providers.
Monitors client vitals and reports to medical providers.
Completes prior authorizations for medication and return phone calls to clients/families prior to end of shift.
Coordinates the medical portion of client care while receiving services at OHIOGUIDESTONE.
Completes nursing assessments for clients.
Assists with referrals for clients to see health care professionals.
Rotates shift or site as need based on staffing needs.
Provides ongoing education on mental health diagnosis and medications.
Returns calls for other psychiatry locations as needed.
Attends all required staff meetings, agency trainings, and supervision meetings.
Meets and sustains the agency’s designated productivity standards.
Attends cottage team meetings when possible.
Completes daily rounds.
Updates and maintain medication cupboards and notebooks.
Orders, prepares, and administers medication to clients.
Stocks first-aid supplies as needed.
Makes appointments for clients to see health care professionals.
Prepares client medical reports on a quarterly basis.
Meet with provider(s), therapist(s), cottage manager(s), and client(s) as needed.
Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
May be involved in the planning, organization, and implementation of special events or department specific projects or seasonal program changes.
Exhibits positivity, flexibility and a willingness to take on new responsibilities as requested or required.
Demonstrates positive leadership, promote a team-based work environment and present the agency in the most positive light with all internal and external contacts.

Benefits

Free CEU trainings
Competitive medical benefits including a zero-premium monthly option for employee or employee + children!
10 paid holidays plus 2 floating holidays
Flexible work schedules to support work/life balance
Flexible work opportunities to support varying career paths, job roles, intern to hire, and locations
401(k) with employer match option
Employment Assistance Program (EAP)
Mileage reimbursement
Free licensure supervision
Recognition and rewards