Registered Nurse- Monday-Friday Days

Registered Nurse

The Registered Nurse's primary function is to assist in meeting the health needs of individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities and/or serious mental illness. The Registered Nurse shall perform all work within the guidelines of accepted nursing standards and will work under medical direction in carrying out medical orders.

Essential Duties

• Provides nursing services through person-centered planning practices that include medication monitoring, assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of individuals at risk or those experiencing psychiatric/physical symptoms. Services will vary with medical orders.
• Works effectively with providers and other members of the treatment team in a collaborative approach.
• Actively participates on the clinical treatment team to ensure effective communication.
• Demonstrates the ability to educate individuals and staff related to health and medications using current information and best practice guidelines when applicable.
• Complies with approved policies/procedures of the agency including documentation requirements.
• Maintains current knowledge by completing required continuing education hours and by seeking educational opportunities to expand knowledgebase.
• Focuses on overall population health and integrated care.
• Performs nursing medication management as assigned.
• Assist with medication adherence program as assigned.
• Participates in group education as assigned.
• Manages the provider's schedule and triages cases as appropriate.
• Works in the capacity as a care manager for individuals as assigned following Northpointe's care manager policies and procedures.
• Assist in hospital discharge planning as assigned.
• Assist in continued stay reviews as assigned.

Requirements

Qualifications

• This position will actively support the mission, vision, and values of the agency.
• The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education, Certifications, and/or Experience

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current Michigan licensure to practice as a registered nurse.
• Two to three years of practical experience in a variety of settings and experience in the area of community health preferred.
• Certification in psychiatric nursing preferred.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Must meet state qualifications of QIDP or QMHP.