Triage Specialist - RN or Paramedic (Part Time or PRN)

Position Summary

The PRN Triage Specialist at Rely will provide triage services within the Rely Center, "A Safe Place for Help," which includes a Psychiatric Urgent Care for all ages and an adult 23-hour stabilization unit. The Rely Center team is for individuals who have a passion for and are comfortable working in fast-paced environments, assisting individuals in mental health and/or substance use crises, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. This position requires a high level of knowledge of providing urgent care level integrated care for people with substance use or mental health needs. This includes triage and assessment, ongoing monitoring of clinical status, administering medications, and more.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments, medication reviews, mini-mental status exams
• Triage: Prioritizing and assessing the urgency of patient conditions, including identifying when a patient’s medical symptoms require a higher level of care
• Misication review: Ongoing observation of a patient’s clinical status
• Medication administration: as ordered by provider and monitoring for adverse reactions or side effects
• Provide medication skills training and psychoeducational services for clients
• Cookordinate with patients and colleagues to assess and identify goals for a person-centered treatment plan
• In conjunction with the crisis team, inform and support referrals to the next step in care, particularly from a nursing perspective.

Requirements

• RN Candidates: Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BSN) or a diploma from a two (2) year accredited nursing program. Minimum of one (1) year supervised experience in a mental health/psychiatric setting highly preferred. Must be recognized as a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) by the State of Indiana.
• Paramedic Candidates: Completion of an accredited paramedic program and successful completion of paramedic certification exam. One (1) year experience in a mental health/psychiatric setting highly preferred. Must hold an active Indiana paramedic license in good standing.

Qualifications

• Must pass drug screen, TB test, and extensive background checks (including Criminal History, Sex Offender Registry Search, State Central Registry Check, Education Verification, and Professional References).

Skills

• High level of knowledge of providing urgent care level integrated care for people with substance use or mental health needs
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team (particularly with providers and licensed therapists)

Benefits

• Group Medical (PPO and HSA Plans)
• Affordable visits, labs, and prescriptions through Aspire Indiana Health clinics
• Health Savings Account
• Group Dental and Vision Plans
• Prescription coverage, including low copays on all covered medications through select pharmacy locations
• Employee Wellness Program
• Group Life, AD&D Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• Short Term Disability
• Paid-Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Bereavement
• Retirement Plan with generous employer match - Up to 6% match
• Employee Referral Bonus Program