BHN - Behavioral Health Nurse
About the role
Preferred 3 years of experience in health care. Demonstrates familiarity with Medicaid/Medicare standards and insurance claims as well as psychotropic medications. Demonstrates a commitment to providing services to medically under-served persons. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Able to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with fellow employees, clients and the public. Ability to communicate clearly to interact with staff, clients, administration, and the community both in person and on the telephone. Ability to maintain strictest confidentiality guidelines for interactions regarding client information. Ability to interface with client, administration, clinical staff, other support and the general public in a clear, polite and respectful manner at all times. Consulting with other team members about client’s health status. Willingness to work in different areas of the office (e.g., front desk as reception).
Responsibilities
- Obtains client vital signs and BMI follow-up as indicated and will administer oral/nasal/injectable medications.
- Completes lab draws, orders prescription refills, understands the process of fills.
- Performs urine drug screens.
- Refers clients to 1-800-Quit-NOW and documents those referrals.
- Gathers all pertinent health and mental health information.
- Inputs all pertinent health information into electronic health record.
- Performs medication reconciliation and oversees the client’s self-management of medications.
- Practices and promotes the Sanctuary model seven commitments: non-violence, emotional intelligence, social learning, open communication, social responsibility, democracy and growth and change.
- Performs other duties as required by supervisor.