Psychiatric Services Care Team RM

YOUR ROLE:

As our Psychiatric Services Care Team Nurse, you will work in collaboration with other care team members to address patient’s psychiatric needs and works closely with the Primary Care Provider, the Psychiatric Care Provider, the Psychiatric Intake Coordinator, and the patient's care team. You will oversee the respective provider’s assigned patient panel by directing and facilitating care to support the patient and incorporating the nursing process: assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation.

DUTIES:

• Takes responsibility for the facilitation and coordination of medication management as prescribed by the Psychiatric team. Coordinate services involving the PCP as needed, for example, scheduling follow-up appointments to ensure continuity of care.
• Participates in the ongoing management of patients with mental health diagnoses, as designated by and in consultation with the Psychiatric Provider. Communicates with patients in person and over the telephone regarding issues concerning the management of their mental health diagnosis, coordination of treatment plans/changes, as well as coordination of services.
• Demonstrates strong critical thinking skills, able to maintain composure during challenging events, able to de-escalate clients and can problem solve effectively. Is a resource to the support team, proactively responds to clients in crisis in the lobby if a Behaviorist team member is unavailable, deescalating the situation and making a safety plan if needed.
• Huddles throughout the day with psych providers and Psychiatric Services Care Team Medical Assistants, identifies deficiencies in workflow, and proactively collaborates with the entire care team to problem solve. Performs point-of-care testing such as collecting lipids and A1C lab values including entering into NextGen. Performs ECG testing when needed.
• Manages the Psychiatric Care Team Inbox, making telephone calls to patients or others as needed. Directs and delegates to the care team when necessary.

QUALIFICATIONS: 

•  RN license issued by the Oregon State Board of Nursing
•  2+ years of RN experience required.
•  Experience in working with Psychiatric Services/patients is required.
•  Preference given to an RN with PMH-BC, QMHP or equivalent certificate.
•  Demonstrated ability to perform the competencies required of a RN according to the Oregon Administrative Rules for Mental Health Programs.
• CPR/BLS certification in adult and pediatric is required

SUMMARY OF BENEFITS: 

• Competitive Salary

• Comprehensive Health Plans: Dental and Vision
• Flex Spending Account
• Group Life: Short-Term & Long-Term Disability 100% paid by employer
• 403(b) retirement plan with 3% employer match
• 10 hours of monthly Paid Time Off based on FTE
• 7½ paid holidays each year + 2 paid floating holiday
• Continuing Education Plan
• Employee Healthy Living Program

 Northwest Human Services sites are eligible for various Provider Incentive Programs through the Oregon Office of Rural Health and National Health Service Corps loan repayment and scholar programs as well as the Rural Practitioner Tax Cred. For more information check out the Office of Rural Health, National health Service Corps, and Public Service Loan Forgiveness websites. NWHS sites have a Primary Care HPSA Score of 18, Dental score of 19, and a Mental Health score of 22.

 TO APPLY:

If you are interested in joining a team that makes a difference in the lives of many, apply online at: Employment (northwesthumanservices.org)

For more information, contact the HR/Recruiting Department at 503.588.5828

All candidates who receive a written offer of employment will be required to undergo a criminal records check.

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