Psychiatric Nurse - Outpatient Services

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Job description

You can do the work you love, be your authentic self, and make an impact in the lives of thousands. We believe in a culture rooted in community, collaboration, and growth. As an agency we are inspired by our Mission of bringing hope to life, especially those most in need.

Wage: $79,000 - $85,000

$25,000 Discretionary Sign on Bonus

Benefits

Medical/Dental

FSA

403(b) Retirement

Additional Voluntary Benefits

Paid Holidays

Vacation/Sick Leave

Education Assistance Program

Employee Assistance Program

Longevity awards

Position Summary:

Under the direction of the Associate Director of Medical Services, the Psychiatric Nurse will provide professional skilled age specific nursing care for consumers in collaboration with the psychiatric provider and other disciplines.

Responsibilities:

Provide or delegate aspects of patient care
Patient assessment, to include identification of physical health needs
Routine medical checks of clients weight, height and vital signs prior to being seen by the medical prescriber
Referring to primary care provider for further evaluation as needed
Medication administration
Working with the psychiatric prescriber in monitoring of medications
Coordinating and reviewing lab results
Coordinating with pharmacies to assist with medication access for consumers
Identifying nursing problems
Developing plans of care
Acting as a consumer advocate and educator
Conducts medication education and other wellness groups
Attend Staffing as indicated
Supervises ancillary personnel as directed
Participates in team building and quality improvement activities
Receives and returns phone calls to and from caregivers, clients and other relevant providers
Provides medication refills when requested from clients, care givers or pharmacies when approved by the medical prescriber and informs client, caregiver or pharmacy of the action taken
If indicated, contacts insurance companies for prior authorizations of services or non-formulary prescribed medications
Provides services, completes paperwork and maintains records to meet MCO requirements, level of care standards, and agency policy
Over sees storage of medications and inventory of samples as per agency policy
Perform other duties as assigned

Job Requirements:

The following requirements are those that are normally required for performance of this position. Any disabled applicant or incumbent who does not meet one or more of the physical requirements, but who can perform the essential function of the job (with or without reasonable accommodations) shall be deemed to meet these requirements

Physical Requirements:

This position normally requires the physical demands of standing, walking, bending, lifting or performing other work requiring low physical exertion, talking and hearing on a regular basis to perform the job requirements. These physical demands are required up to 80% of the time. Position also requires ability to drive with adequate vision.

Non-Physical Requirements:

Education

ADN, BSN or MSN

Experience

Minimum 1 years experience with direct patient care, disease processes and psychiatric knowledge

Special Skills

Electronic Health and EMR Records skills (EHR)
Good interpersonal skills
Strong family and individual assessment skills
Possess good verbal and written communication skills
Ability to conduct home visits
Ability to provide service in a culturally competent manner
Ability to work independently and as a team member
Ability to represent the agency in a professional manner within the community
Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred but not required

Licensure, Registration, Certification

RN Licensure in the state of Washington
Valid Washington State drivers license andrequired minimum liability insurance for WA State
Must be deemed insurable as determined by Catholic Charities' liability insurance provider

Employment is conditional upon:

Being cleared by criminal background check and fingerprinting when required

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