JOB SUMMARY:

The Registered Nurse Community Counseling Center (CCC) and Care Coordination provides psychiatric, medical, and medication-assisted treatment nursing services, which includes but is not limited to: assessment, treatment planning, administering medications, monitoring for medication side effects, providing medication/illness education, and providing laboratory services where indicated. This position will work in conjunction with RN Care Coordination.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Provide ongoing assessment and develop treatment goals and objectives as identified through the prescribing provider's assessment.

Provide nursing interventions such as lab work, medication/illness education, administering medications, delivering of medications, making internal/external referrals as identified, monitoring individual progress, symptoms, and medication side effects.

Maintain medication and supply storage areas in compliance with Agency procedures, licensure regulations, and state/federal law.

Document nursing activities in the individual's electronic health record and keep all records up to date according to established policies/procedures.

Attend and participate in meetings such as clinical staffing meetings, business meetings, and nurses' meetings. Keep mandatory training up to date.

Assist and consult with Agency and tele-med prescribers in regard to scheduling, medication orders, consumer status, and consumer needs.

Provide community education and consultation services when needed.

Work closely with the Care Coordination team to ensure that medical needs of the individuals presenting for services are identified and appropriate interventions are obtained.

OTHER DUTIES:

Provide nursing services as scheduled throughout the Agency catchment area.

Provide Agency mandatory medication training. (for those nurses competent and trained in the particular area): e.g., Medication Administration Training (initial and recertification), First Aid and CPR, Revive!. Medication Aide, etc.

Perform home visits, as necessary.

Perform such other duties as assigned by supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Extensive knowledge of mental disorders/substance abuse disorders.

Experience in detox/substance use services.

Knowledge of broad range of treatment modalities.

Skills in diagnostic and statistical techniques such as DSM-V.

Knowledge of personality and /or behavior theory.

Skills in recording, interviewing, assessing, decision making, and treatment planning.

Knowledge of psychotropic medications, indications, and contraindications.

Knowledge and skill in laboratory testing.

Exhibit supervisory skills.

Minimum Requirements

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION REQUIRED:

Bachelor of Science Nursing (preferred).

Current state licensure (or covered compact licensure) as a Registered Nurse (RN) or Graduate in nursing from an accredited college/university with successful completion of licensure with the Board of Nursing within 90 days of graduation.

One (1) year of professional experience practicing as a Registered Nurse (RN) is preferred. Recent Behavioral Health experience is preferred.

Valid drivers license with safe driving record.

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