Nurse - Children's Behavioral Health

Essential Functions

• Provide education and support around medications to the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT), members, and families.
• Provide medical education about chronic disease management to IDT members, families and groups.
• Liaison to Health Home, ACT Teams, CCBHC Practices/Primary Care Physicians.
• Collaborate with the IDT on member plan of care.
• Review Health Questionnaire and provide recommendations to IDT and/or members and families for medically compromised participants.
• Assist, and/or make recommendations regarding skill development in activities of daily living, including hygiene, nutrition, exercise, general health maintenance/improvement.
• Support implementation of grant funded projects such as In-Shape, CTI, and other health and wellness pay for performance initiatives in geographical area where program is offered.
• Support Behavioral Health Home team, CCBHC and Child ACT in achieving organizational and state required outcomes, including but not limited to A1C testing, tobacco screening and annual health screenings.
• Be proficient in EHR, HIN, and VMS systems in order to extract clinical data and alerts in order to support level of care.
• Consult with IDT and members as indicated regarding discharge planning recommendations and follow up.
• Maintain monitoring of emergency department usage and coordinate with IDT and other providers to promote least restrictive level of care.
• Medication reconciliation through EHR from external providers (i.e. PCP, Specialists, etc.) when appropriate.
• Provide medication and medical education to Interdisciplinary Team (IDT), members, and families.
• Complete pharmacy enrollments, medical equipment orders, and other supports/services to support recovery goals.
• Provide CRMA Training and Supervision as needed.

General Expectations

• Provide excellent customer service
• Active participation in supervision of student interns, as appropriate and needed.
• Ensure the confidentiality of all patient information and release of information from area(s) of responsibility.
• Ability to support and recognize the important role volunteers play. Sweetser employees work with, support, collaborate with volunteers, and promote opportunities for volunteer engagement
• Exercise judgment consistent with clinically accepted standards of community practice in determining whether to transport a particular patient(s).
• Maintain adequate personal vehicle insurance coverage, a valid state driver's license, a vehicle that is in good repair and a good driving record as per organization policy.
• Active participation in required supervision as determined with Program Manager according to licensure level.
• Timely and accurate provision of administrative paperwork according to the time frame established by the organization's policies.
• Active participation in administrative meetings, including program meetings and general staff meetings.
• Understand and comply with all Sweetser policies and procedures as identified in the Human Resources Policy Manual.

Compensation and Benefits

Starting Rate: $33.00 - $35.97 hourly dependent on years of experience
Sign - On Bonus: $10,000

Schedule

Schedules will vary according to program needs (as applicable)

Qualifications

Nationally recognized and accredited leader, we offer competitive salaries, a wide range of benefits and the opportunity to join a passionate team of more than 700 employees.