Registered Nurse; Primary Care

Registered Nurse;
Integrated Care - Incentive Bonus $1200 Under direction of the Nurse Manager and working as part of the Psychiatric Care Team, the Nurse is responsible for conducting psychiatric assessment; assessing physical health needs; providing management and administration of medication in conjunction with psychiatrist; providing a range of treatment, rehabilitation, and support services, and sharing shift management responsibility with other staff members.

The nurse will provide Nursing Care visits, which include long-acting injection treatments. Through provision of services, the Nurse promotes healthy lifestyles and independence. This position is Monday-Friday, from 8:00am-5:00pm.

• An unencumbered Registered Nurse license through the state of Ohio
• One (1) year experience working with adults with severe mental illness
• CPR certification and non-violent crisis intervention training (within 60 days of hire).

• Provides Registered Nurse Care appointments for patients
• Assesses patients, physical status, mental status, and assess for psychiatric symptoms including psychotic symptoms and safety factors
• Refers for case worker and or counseling when appropriate
• Assess medication adherence. Assess medication for refill needs. Manage the medication system, administer and document medication treatment.
• Screens and monitor patients for medical problems/side effects.
• Collaborates with shared appointment with provider, especially if the patient is not doing well or needs med change or dose change or having side effects.
• Provides Bridge Appointments: review hospital discharge orders, shared appointment with provider, enter new orders into epic, enter hospital info into epic such as reason for hospitalization and other items as needed
• Assists patient with scheduling with PCP
• If provider is not available for shared appointment then assesses patient and if patient is stable on current meds, then sends refill request to provider
• Coordinates, implements, and administers IM injections
• Accesses OARRS report when patient is on controlled meds
• Obtain urine for drug screen for any patient that is on a controlled med. (when provider orders this)
• Communicates and coordinates services with other medical providers
• Engages in health promotion, prevention, and education activities (i.e. assess for risky behaviors and attempt behavior change)
• Meets with patients individually to provide comprehensive medication education and to monitor for side effects and the effectiveness of medications. Assists patients in developing a system to assure medication compliance. Involves family and/or significant others as needed and requested by the patient
• Educates other team members to help them monitor psychiatric symptoms and medication side effects
• When patients are in agreement, develops strategies to maximize the taking of medications as prescribed (e.g. behavioral tailoring, development of individual cues and reminders)
• Works with the program psychiatrist to initiate and stabilize patients on medications
• Assists patients in obtaining medications through medication assistance programs, as needed
• Participates in clinical team meetings to assure appropriateness and coordination of care
• Provides consultation services regarding psychiatric and medical difficulties, as necessary
• Monitors and records patient/patient medication availability and usage, acts as liaison to pharmacies
• Maintains organization and safety regarding medications by storing and wasting them according to policy
• Performs shift management in coordination with other team members according to established policies and procedures
• Provides triage line coverage.
• Participates in daily staff organizational meeting and treatment planning review meetings.

• Other related duties as assigned

Nursing Process:
Delivers holistic, patient-focused care through assessment, diagnosis, outcomes/planning, implementation and evaluation.

Communication:
Expresses thoughts clearly, concisely, and effectively both verbally and in writing. Presents in a confident, clear, and enthusiastic manner when addressing…