Nurse

Essential Functions

• Assist with general Psychiatric Services/ Clinic nursing duties as needed
• Manage the Psychiatric Services Only (PSO) program
• Oversight and Case Management of this population
• Keep an up-to-date census of persons served within PSO
• Request reauthorization when appropriate and make sure all authorizations are current
• Link, as appropriate, PSO persons served with primary care providers
• Participate in the completion and documentation of assessments (IPOS, Nursing Assessment, BH-TEDS, LOCUS, AIMs, Consents, Financial Determination and Crisis plain, if indicated, etc.)
• Conduct nursing and health care appraisals
• Participate in interdisciplinary staffing meetings and other pertinent meetings
• Act as a consultant to co-workers as well as other providers in the greater mental health system
• Provide information and resources to interested parties relative to specific diagnoses, health concerns, etc.
• Administer medications and perform other medical procedures such as medication injections, according to applicable policies. Procedures and standards as appropriate
• Collaborate with persons served (and staff) in assessing their nursing needs, developing treatment goals, objectives, methodologies, timeliness, and evaluating progress toward nursing/health goals
• Maintain knowledge of mental health symptom otology, intervention and treatment strategies
• Aid in setting up of medications for persons served
• Aid with general Psychiatric clinic nursing duties, as needed
• Coordinate services with other community agents (i.e. pharmacies, PCP) to enhance integrated service delivery
• Be the back-up nursing support for all nurses in emergency situations

Qualifications

• Nursing degree with appropriate licensure (required)
• Additional certification may be required (preferred)
• Two (2) years of experience in providing services to consumers who have mental health needs (preferred)

Pay

PAY: $64,782 - $74,282

Benefits

• Medical Insurance (4 options)
• Dental Insurance (2 options)
• Vision Insurance (2 options)
• Health Savings Account
• Healthcare and dependent care flex spending account
• MERS Retirement Plan (with Employer matching up to 5%)
• Paid Time Off (18 days in 1st year)
• Holidays (13 days)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance

Working Conditions/ Physical Requirements

• This position may require irregular hours
• This position may require travel by personal vehicle if an agency vehicle is not available
• Physical demands: Occasionally lifting up to 25 lbs., stretching/reaching, exposure to hazardous material, stooping (bend at waist)
• Frequently exposure to blood borne pathogens and infectious disease, talking on the telephone, hearing in person, hearing on the telephone, vision for close work
• Constantly hand/finger dexterity

NLCMHA EEO Statement

Northern Lakes CMH Authority is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering a work environment that respects the dignity and worth of each individual and is free from all forms of employment discrimination, including harassment, because of race, color, sex, gender, age, religion or religious creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Northern Lakes CMH Authority will provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities or based on sincerely held religious beliefs, in accordance with applicable laws. Hiring decisions are based exclusively on merit, qualifications and business needs.