RN CCBHC

Job Description

The Psychiatric-Mental Health RN (PMH-RN) at Centerstone Indiana supports evidence-based treatment for patient care needs in outpatient psychiatry, addictions treatment, group home, and community-based settings. The primary role will provide nursing services in outpatient psychiatry and addictions treatment programs across central Indiana.

• Provides direct patient care under the supervision of a Nurse Practitioner (NP) and/or Physician, evaluates outcomes, consults with other health team members as required and adjusts nursing care processes as indicated to ensure optimal patient care.
• Performs head-to-toe assessment under the supervision of an NP and/or Physician on all patients as per policy. This includes neonate, pediatric, adolescent, geriatric, and the general patient population.
• Adequately assess and reassess pain.
• Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
• Supports and maintains a culture of safety and quality.
• Performs patient care responsibilities considering needs specific to the standard of care for patients’ age.
• Maintains current knowledge of medication and the correct administration based on age of the patient and his/her clinical condition.
• Medical and surgical asepsis is carried out during treatments and special procedures.
• Communicates appropriately and clearly to co-workers.
• Demonstrates the ability to assist NP/Physicians with procedures and perform services requiring technical and manual skills under the direction of an NP and/or Physician.
• Treats patients and their families with respect and dignity. Identifies and addresses psychosocial, cultural, ethnic and religious/spiritual needs of patient and family.
• Interacts professionally with patients and families and involves patient and family in patient education.
• Formulates a teaching plan based on identified learning needs and evaluates effectiveness of learning; includes family in teaching, as appropriate.
• Demonstrates the ability to perform treatments and provide services to the level of licensure.
• Meets current documentation standards and policies.
• Demonstrates knowledge of lab requirements and requisitions.
• Maintains established office policies and procedures, objectives, performance improvement program, safety, environmental and infection prevention and control standards.
• Maintains a safe, comfortable and therapeutic environment for patients and families in accordance with office standards.
• Answers telephone calls in a professional manner, refers patient problems to NP, schedules patient appointments.
• Ensures an adequate stock of supplies, including vaccines.
• Assists in cost containment through appropriate ordering and conserving of supplies and equipment.
• Maintains a good working relationship with all co-workers.
• Manages and operates equipment safely and correctly. Performs preventive maintenance.
• Demonstrates the ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful situations.
• Response is appropriate to the patient in emergency or physically distressful situations.

• Effectively communicate via written, verbal, in person and virtual methods.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Strong prioritization/organization skills.

Graduation from accredited RN program.

N/A

• Current license
• Current CPR certification

• Standing - 20%
• Sitting - 80%
• Squatting - occasional
• Driving - occasional
• Kneeling - occasional
• Lifting - occasional
• Bending - occasional

Full time

$29.63–$41.54

• Medical, dental, and vision health coverage
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• 403b retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off and ten paid holidays
• AD&D Insurance, Life Insurance, and Long Term Disability (company paid)
• Employee Resource Groups
• Continuing education opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program

Centerstone is an equal opportunity employer. Employment at Centerstone is based solely on a person's merit and qualifications directly related to professional competence. We treat all clients and colleagues with dignity and respect.