Job description

Mission

The mission of the Nurse serving the Behavioral Health Department is to support the psychiatric providers in offering our patients outstanding quality care. The nurse will serve a growing patient population in providing health screenings, patient education, and a compassionate response to patient requests.

Outcomes

Direct patient care:

• Patients are educated about psychiatry services and related health issues (i.e. smoking cessation) and a medical history is taken prior to their initial evaluation.
• Patients’ vitals are taken and drug and physical health and mental health screening is done prior to each psychiatric visit. Injections given when necessary. Labs drawn when necessary.
• Patient education related to current or new psychiatric prescriptions, side effects and overall health is provided to all psychiatry patients.
• All patient paperwork is completed and returned to patients in a timely manner (i.e. disability or necessary patient letters).
• Patients receive their lab results in a timely manner.
• All patient requests for refills are addressed within 1 business day by checking iSTOP, logging findings and queuing the prescription for the provider. Patients who require assistance with medication receive the appropriate level of support.
• All patients have an up-to-date treatment plan and receive the appropriate support and education.
• Patient lab screening needs for various psychotropic medication’s screenings are tracked and the provider is informed when they are due.
• AIMS neurological evaluation for TD is tracked and completed annually and the provider is informed of the results.

Patient navigation:

Within ECHC:

• Collaboration with the patients’ primary care team to encourage patients to get appropriate medical evaluations and laboratory testing.
• When applicable, collaboration occurs with the patients’ OB-GYN team.

Outside ECHC:

• Collaboration with hospital within 24-hours of a patient’s admission or as soon as possible thereafter.
• Discharge records are obtained and reviewed prior to the next follow up visit.

Competencies

• RN license (clinical experience in psychiatric nursing a plus)
• CPR certification
• Phlebotomy experience
• Excellent time management skills
• Strong commitment to team dynamic as well as the ability to take initiative
• Self-motivated for personal and professional growth
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a focus on compassion
• Knowledge of Spanish a plus
• Be part of the solution
• Make a positive impact
• Continually look to improve
• Stay connected to the work

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $35.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Standard shift:

• Day shift

Supplemental schedule:

• Extended hours

Weekly schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Monroe, NY 10950: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Nursing: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• RN License (Required)

Work Location: In person

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