Registered Nurse (RN)

What we are looking for:

We are seeking a passionate Registered Nurse to join our multi-disciplinary Outpatient Clinic department. The Behavioral Health Home (BHH) Nurse Care Manager will work as part of an interdisciplinary team to provide community-based integrated physical and behavioral health services to individuals who may have complex and chronic mental illness, substance abuse, and medical comorbidity. This position will work with individuals served to identify chronic behavior, discuss impact, and develop improvement strategies and specific goal-directed interventions.

Compensation Range:
The starting pay for this position is $62,613.13 - $73,662.50 annual salary, which is based on non-discriminatory factors such as skills and experience.

What’s in it for you:

• Comprehensive medical insurance options
• Employer-paid benefits including dental, vision, life, and short-term disability insurance
• Retirement program with generous company default contribution and match
• Generous PTO program starting at 23 days annually
• 16 paid holidays, including 3 floating holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Student loan forgiveness eligibility, including Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF), HRSA, and more

Interested in learning more about this role?
Please see below for a summary of job responsibilities and qualifications!

• Works within a team caseload of individuals with co-occurring physical and mental health needs
• Meets regularly with individuals served in office and community settings
• Participates in the selection of strategies to implement evidence-based wellness and prevention initiatives
• Participates in initial care plan development including specific goals for all enrollees
• Communicates with medical providers, subspecialty providers including mental health and substance abuse service providers, long-term care and hospitals regarding records including admission/discharge
• Provides education in health conditions, treatment recommendation, medications, and strategies to implement care plan goals including both clinical and non-clinical needs
• Monitors assessments and screenings to assure findings are integrated in the care plan
• Collects accurate vital signs as part of assessment/ongoing monitoring Including height, weight, BMI, waist circumference, blood pressure, pulse, respirations, pulse oxygen, glucose and CO
• Completes Point of Care testing when indicated for ongoing monitoring of psychiatric, substance use and/or medical conditions. Tests may include: HA1C, Lipids, WBC, Urine Pregnancy test, and Urine Drug Screen
• Assesses and recommends laboratory testing based on an individual’s medications, psychiatric and medical conditions
• Facilitates the use of the Electronic Health Record (EHR) and other Health Information Technology (HIT) to link services, facilitate communication among team members and provide feedback
• Meets regularly with the care team to plan care and discuss cases and exchanges appropriate information with team members in an informal manner as part of the daily routine of the clinic
• Identifies current chronic medical condition trends
• Assesses barriers to care and implements solutions
• Identifies health care promotion and prevention services
• Attends Care Team Meetings
• Assesses and monitors the health status of assigned individuals.
• Assists in the coordination and monitoring of medication for individuals
• Seeks out, links, and collaborates with primary and specialty care physicians, community health agencies, and other health care providers.
• Administers medications
• Provides education and monitoring for adverse reactions to medication
• Facilitates weekly persons served doctor appointments

 Qualifications:
Required

• Associate degree in Nursing from an accredited school of nursing
• Current, unrestricted, State of Michigan Registered Nurse (RN) licensure
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Basic Life Saving (BLS) certification
• Prior clinical experience and demonstrated proficiency in providing clinical and nursing services including, but not limited to: collecting vitals, performing injections, and point of care testing
• Prior clinical experience and demonstrated proficiency in medical management, crisis, and behavior management techniques
• Working knowledge of medical terminology used in a mental health setting
• Experience with the application of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) in health care organizations
• Proficient with computers and Microsoft office products
• Proficient in the use of electronic health records (EHRs)
• Ability to work well as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Ability to use discretion and judgment when handling matters of a sensitive or confidential nature
• Advanced time management, problem solving, customer service, interpersonal, conflict resolution and crisis intervention skills
• Ability to be forward thinking and take initiative to accomplish goals and objectives of the department
• Ability to work in a fast-paced office environment with the usual pressures of managing multiple priorities with time constraints
• Ability to communicate effectively, professionally, and courteously
• Valid and unrestricted Driver’s License
• Transportation or Automobile accessibility with current automobile/vehicle insurance meeting agency policy requirements

 

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