Registered Nurse Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited/approved Registered Nursing program nurse
• Licensed as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner and Registered Nurse, maintains current licensure per state requirements. Maintains current CPR.
• A minimum of one year’s experience as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner in a program dealing with the management of addictions or behavioral health issues, preferred.
• Knowledge of Joint Commission Standards.
• Demonstrates Proficiency in Communication, Written skills.
• Experience managing staff.
• Knowledge of State & Federal Statutes Regarding Patient Confidentiality laws.
• Knowledge of Drug-Free Workplace Policies.
• Knowledge of Workplace Violence.
• Knowledge of Corporate Integrity & Compliance Program.
• Knowledge of Safety Management/ Infection/ Risk Management.

Nice To Haves

• A minimum of one year’s experience as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner in a program dealing with the management of addictions or behavioral health issues

Responsibilities

• Provides psychiatric assessments, ongoing medication monitoring and discharge assessments of all clients.
• If acting as Medical Director, responsibilities include meeting state regulatory, licensing and accreditation requirements
• Assists in the coordination and integration of medical/nursing services with other client care services to ensure continuity of care for each client.
• Participating in team conferences with the multidisciplinary team and the client care committee (if the facility chooses to establish a client care committee).
• Attends and participates in all “in-service” functions.
• Assists with emergency situations and make immediate referrals.
• Maintains the Confidential nature of all clients and facility activities.
• Maintains required Training & Continuing Education.
• Maintains Standards of Ethical Conduct.
• Complies with all Policies and Procedures.
• Effectively communicates concerns about client health to the Medical Director/Director of Nursing and follows up as necessary.
• Facilitates medication education for new clients and for all other clients starting new medications.
• Meets with therapists to provide information about client psychiatric/medical problems.
• Assists the treatment team in incorporating medical issues into treatment planning.
• Participate in regular department meetings and staff meetings.
• Maintains effective communication between outside medical services and the facility.
• Keeps and shares records and equipment.
• Participates in Performance Improvement, Utilization Review, Fire & Disaster Committees, and others as requested.
• Maintains up-to-date training in CPR, First Aid, Infection Control, Fire Safety, and other areas mandated by organizational policies.
• Provides prompt on-call telephone coverage when needed/scheduled
• Will be responsive and available to nursing for any medical, psychiatric or detox orders for both emergent cases and admissions during on-call hours.
• Will work with nursing leadership team to ensure protocols are in place to proactively address issues that can be handled without on-call contacts.
• Works closely with the Medical Director and Nursing Director ensuing all relevant protocols are followed.
• Communicate effectively with other staff members and demonstrate the ability to work as a team member.
• Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability, responding positively to changing situations in the work setting.
• Performs other assignments as requested by supervisor.
• Ability and familiar with practicing ethically and professionally
• Ability to build trust and rapport with staff and patients.

Benefits

• Access to most commercial insurance plans