Nursing Coordinator

Summary

Provides nursing care and coordinates medical/psychiatric care for clients; provides clients with continuity of care.

Essential Functions And Responsibilities

• Affirms staff coverage and arranges scheduling changes when required
• Maintains apprised of program compliance regarding quality assurance and clinical records
• Monitors ongoing program development by assessing clients’ needs and referral sources, evaluating program effectiveness and reviewing statistical data, caseloads, and staff performance per project evaluation model
• Reviews and monitors client’s progress through supervision and disposition of cases; confers with other programs and agencies, doctors, etc., as required regarding client welfare
• Administers medication and maintains clinical charts and records; observes, records, and initiates appropriate action concerning client reaction to medication and therapeutic procedures
• Affords assistance in assessment of client’s mental status on a daily basis
• Maintains inventory of routine and/or locked medications in the medication storage
• Assists Psychiatrist in maintaining stock of as needed, locked medications by ordering through pharmacy and assures correct count continually
• Documents care of consumers according to nursing standards of care, agency policies and procedures
• Performs nursing assessments in order to identify clients’ needs and plan of care. Provides treatment for existing and emergency health care conditions. Assesses for medical appropriateness for admission and continually assesses throughout the clients’ stay
• Consults with Psychiatrist if change in medical status occurs, which may or may not include a referral to a more appropriate level of care
• Attends staff meetings, workshops, and seminars to learn agency policy, rules, regulations, procedures; participates in ongoing in-service training as well as pertinent external training
• Maintains core competencies in relation to working with co-occurring disorders through continuing education and implementing skills into all aspects of treatment
• Supports and assists with the facilitation of Care Plans for consumers within the Red Rock Health Team
• Performs other duties as required

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse in the state of Oklahoma
• Knowledge of psychiatric nursing, practices, techniques, and procedures
• Knowledge and experience working with administration of psychotropic medications
• Demonstrated skill in planning and directing the work of professional staff; in dealing effectively with people; in evaluating situations and choosing an appropriate course of action; and in communicating ideas clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing
• Must be able to work flexible hours as required
• Commitment to the mission of Red Rock BH
• Three years of experience in nursing or related field preferred
• Experience in psychiatric nursing preferred

Physical Requirements

• Must have the ability to stand or sit for long periods of time
• Must have the ability to lift, push, or pull a minimum of 50 pounds
• Ability to travel approximately 10% of the time
• Ability to use telephone, PC, fax machine, copy machine, and printer

HOW WE TAKE CARE OF YOU!

• We pay a generous portion of your Health Insurance
• Low-cost Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retail Plan with employer contributions equal to 5% of annual salary
• Student Loan Repayment Options
• No Cost Employee Assistance Plan
• 3 Weeks Paid Time-Off (increases annually between years 2-10)
• 9 Paid Holidays
• 1 Floating Holiday to use at your discretion
• 4 Rest and Relaxation Days
• 3 days of Education Leave
• 4 hours of Volunteer Leave
• Eligible for Pay Increases and Bonuses Annually
• Employer Paid Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance
• Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals With Disabilities