Registered Nurse - Part Time 16 Hours - Monday and Wednesday 11:30 PM - 7:30 AM - REST

Essential Job Functions

• Plans and provides psychiatric nursing care.
• Incorporates nursing goals and interventions with behavioral health team treatment plan.
• Exercises appropriate nursing principles, procedures, and techniques used in the care and treatment of the persons served.
• Follows psychiatrist recommendations for treatment interventions.
• Teaches program staff regarding client comorbidities and provides resources and education, as necessary.
• Observes client self-administration of medication while training new staff members on medication observation and education procedures.
• Has strong knowledge of psychotropic and medical medications and their effects on persons served.
• Documents reactions to psychotropic drugs and other medications as directed by MD/APRNs.
• Conducts intake assessments with clients and ongoing nursing notes consistent with agency procedures.
• Knowledgeable of and carries out agency medication practices.
• Conducts medication reconciliation with MD/APRN; oversees the accuracy of the Medication Observation Record; transcribes medication records in conjunction with staff; and conducts investigations for inaccuracies.
• Involves natural and holistic supports in the treatment process, as appropriate.
• Provides education for clients and staff regarding medical and psychiatric care.
• Provides education regarding preventative care and healthcare alternatives.
• Consults as part of the interdisciplinary team.
• Collaborates with pharmacies and insurance companies for proper reimbursement.
• Collaborates with case manager to liaise community referrals, as needed.
• Provides crisis intervention and support as clinically indicated.
• Completes other designated environmental tasks as assigned.

Environmental Responsibilities

• Assists in maintaining a safe and secure environment for staff and clients.
• Maintains a clean, well-organized work environment.
• Ensures that all egresses and walkways are clear to support workplace safety.
• Notifies supervisor of maintenance and/or safety issues and generates work orders as needed.
• Conducts and participates in fire and emergency evacuation drills, and reviews the emergency preparedness plan as outlined in agency policy.
• Completes other designated environmental tasks as assigned.

Quality Assurance

• Adheres to policies and practices as outlined in staff handbook and program operations manual.
• Works in a respectful, constructive, and cooperative manner with fellow staff and providers.
• Upholds all Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) regulations and secures all necessary releases of information for outside communication.
• Models culturally competent behavior interacting with clients, professionals/providers, and fellow staff.
• Maintains accurate records and case files as assigned and in accordance with programming, contractual, licensing, and accreditation requirements.
• Adheres to the standards of the Council on the Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities.
• Participates in agency committee work when available or as permitted.
• Completes all trainings as required per program contract and agency policy.
• Attends agency sponsored inservices, outside trainings, conferences and meetings to facilitate continued professional growth and ensure the quality of case management practices.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with professional CT license.
• Prior experience working with special populations, including mental health, Developmental/intellectual Disabilities, Homelessness, Substance Use, And Veterans Preferred.
• Current certification in First Aid and CPR or willingness to obtain certification within 3 months of hiring.
• Valid Connecticut Driver’s license with clean driving record is required.
• Knowledge of the community support system and resources is preferred.
• A healthy role model with the ability to communicate healthy lifestyle practices and behavior modifications to clients is required.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Knowledge of the basic principles of psychiatric rehabilitation is preferred.