DISTINGUISHING JOB CHARACTERISTICS

Practices community-based nursing, administers medical care and provides clients with basic medical information. Serves as a liaison with physicians and other client providers.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Practices community-based nursing, administers medical care and provides clients with basic medical information. Serves as a liaison with physicians and other client providers. Coordinates with the client's physician regarding client's medical care and communicates with physician regarding client's mental health condition. Coordinates with physicians, psychiatrist, and pharmacy regarding client's prescriptions. Administers shots and daily medications by following prescribed orders. Completes nursing progress notes and annual nursing assessments. Documents client's vital signs including blood pressure, weight, and other data. Maintains confidentiality of HIPAA and other confidential and sensitive information. Maintains the highest level of integrity and professionalism in all aspects of job performance. Keeps abreast of current trends and "best practices" in the field. Attends and participates in required trainings on topics relevant to the job and to behavioral healthcare. Performs job responsibilities and maintains all records in accordance with BHP's policy, procedure and protocol, and as appropriate to the job, all regulatory authorities' accreditation/licensure/ Certification standards, and all applicable laws and regulations. Works assigned schedule, exhibits regular and punctual attendance and works outside of normal schedule as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education, Experience and Training Associate's degree in Applied Science of Nursing and three to five years of nursing experience in a facility for individuals with mental health issues. Licenses or Certifications Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN) Additional Qualifications Successful completion of all pre-employment requirements, including drug screening, criminal background check, verification of employment eligibility, and valid driver's license, acceptable driving record, and insurability as required by assigned job duties Education Required Associates or better in Applied Science of Nursing. Licenses & Certifications Required CPR/ Basic Life Support Lic Practical Nurse Please visit www.bhcpartners.org/careers.org to apply

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$17.78 - $24.09 per hour

Work Location:

In person