Job purpose 

The Clinic Nurse assists with the coordination of the psychiatrist's/nurse practitioner's daily activities. The Clinic Nurse also plans and manages patient care according to each patient's needs. 

Qualifications                       

• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with Two (2) years of supervised related work experience.
• Psychiatric experience and experience with healthcare technology preferred.
• Must be capable of accurately recording and communicating diverse information and monitor said information;
• Meet the minimum requirements to be clinically privileged by FCC Behavioral Health.                                       

Core Job Duties 

• Evaluate person(s)-served physical condition.
• Obtain initial patient history.
• Take person(s)-served vital signs.
• Maintains timely, accurate, and well-written documentation associated with all person-served events.
• Maintain a monthly schedule for injections and administer injections.
• Perform screenings per Prescriber's request.
• Request lab results and follow up with reported results.
• Call in prescriptions and refill medications as needed and directed by the Prescriber.
• Enter all controlled medications and new medications.
• Manage Patient Assistance for all medications for the Prescribers.
• Complete prior authorizations for Medicare/Medicaid/insurances for the Prescribers.
• Answer phone calls regarding medications and notify Prescriber of adverse reactions.
• Weekly updates on sample medication inventory and storage as well as quarterly inventory report.
• Keep track of sample medication inventory and storage, as well as quarterly inventory reports.
• Manage the billing for Telehealth services.
• Handle request for records/discharge summaries as requested by Prescriber.
• Triage any medical conditions that occur during treatment.
• Participate in clinical staffing of all person(s)-served with supervisor and treatment team. Provide feedback to the treatment team in regard to medically related issues.
• Effectively manage any medical emergencies that may arise.
• When applicable, educate person(s)-served and family members (as necessary) about medication(s) prescribed to person(s)-served as well as side effects.
• Monitor medication compliance.
• Maintain inventory of all medical supplies.
• Ensure physician orders are appropriately followed.
• Accurate and timely completion of all medical interventions provided to person(s)-served.
• Ensuring communication and coordination with and between multiple service providers.
• Run EmoMed reports on person(s)-served on a regular basis and keep Supervisor updated.
• Ability to effectively utilize computer systems currently employed by FCC.
• Maintain/improve professional competencies through training activities and/or other educational means.
• Maintain awareness regarding the agency vision and assist staff in continuing motivation and empowerment.
• Participates in clinical staffing of person(s)-served to include attendance of meetings and/or written notes regarding person(s)-served cooperation and participation with program expectations.
• Complete all required medication documentation in record of person(s)-served.
• Treatment plan review forms completed accurately and in a timely manner.
• Accurate and timely completion of group counseling and group education logs, as required.
• Accurate completion of all required program specific medication forms.
• Accurate documentation of person(s)-served medical history and nursing assessment.
• Document specific aftercare plans in regard to medical follow-up.
• Consistently complies with supervisory directives as it applies to enforcement of facility policies and procedures with person(s)-served.
• Maintain/improve professional competencies through training activities and/or other educational means.
• Demonstrate a working knowledge of diagnostic criteria sets for substance use and/or mental disorders.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with individuals at all levels of the organization.
• Listen to others to facilitate an open exchange of ideas and provide for effective communication.
• Orally communicate information effectively and accurately.
• Assure program operates within the constraints of the agency's certification (CARF, DMH) standards and strategic plan related to clinical care.
• Maintain confidentiality, at all times, within the legal framework. Will adhere to established guidelines regarding confidentiality as well as the agency's adopted code of ethics.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of person(s)-served as outlined in the agency and site Policies and Procedure Manuals.
• Maintain acceptable attendance record, respect break periods and work with supervisor to ensure coverage during any absence.
• Exhibit a professional appearance, attitude and demeanor that reflects confidence, positive self-esteem and overall professionalism when working with person(s)-served, co-workers, families and referral sources.
• Demonstrate initiative and a "can do" attitude.
• Other job duties and special projects as assigned.                                                                                                                       

Core Competencies/Working Knowledge 

• Trauma Informed Care
• Suicide Prevention
• Motivational Interviewing
• Wellness Coaching
• Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)
• Assessment Tools
• Demonstrate corporate "vision" in day-to-day activities
• Demonstrate corporate "values" in day-to-day activities (Privacy, Choice, Professionalism, Diversity, Collaborative, Respect, Ethics, Competency)
• Adaptability/Flexibility - open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace
• Leadership - displays a willingness to lead, take charge and offer opinions and direction
• Initiative - displays a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges
• Analytical Thinking - analyzes information and uses logic to address work-related issues and problems
• Attention to Detail - careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks
• Achievement/Effort establish/maintain personally challenging achievement goals and exerting effort toward mastering tasks
• Innovation - use creativity/alternative thinking to develop new ideas for and answers to work-related problems.