Responsibilities: Under the supervision of a Supervisor/Coordinator, serves as a staff nurse, performing a variety of duties depending on the area of assignment. May be responsible for the orderly administration and maintenance of medication which involves administering prescribed drugs. Participates in interdisciplinary planning of care and treatment ensuring the coordination of medical services to consumers served by the program. May render general nursing care and provide medical support in accordance with approved nursing practices. Coordinates referrals from case managers requesting consultation with physicians, providing nursing consultation regarding consumers to case managers. Additional responsibilities may include, but are not limited to: providing information and assistance specific to the area of assignment performing admissions screening on new consumers, serving as agency liaison, performing crisis intervention activities, providing case management, providing patient education, and providing above services on an outreach basis an indicated. Responsible for carrying out all activities of the program/sub-unit in such a manner that fulfills CMHA’s mission, policies and procedures.

Requirements: Possession of an Associate’s degree or a diploma in Nursing required. Possession of a State of Michigan license as a Registered Nurse required. Possession of “Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers” Certification required. Case Management duties may only be assigned when the employee has or attains one year of experience. Possession of a valid Michigan driver’s license and reliable transportation for job related use required.

Conditional Employment Requirements: Employment offers for this position will be contingent upon results of a criminal background verification (including fingerprinting), a physical exam, credentialing procedure consisting of: verification Michigan State Police clearance check, verification of a professional license, Medicaid/Medicare verification, verification of an acceptable driving record, educational background check, and verification of an acceptable work history. Must be able to pass pre-employment drug screen.

To Apply: Applicants must submit an employment application. Resumes cannot be substituted for the employment application. CMHA-CEI’s promotion of diversity is fueled by the desire to seek equality of opportunity for all persons. CMHA-CEI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Workplace.

Salary/Hours: $28.74 - $34.30 per hour. 0-19 hour per week, hours are NOT guaranteed. Relief position – filling in for regular staff. Shifts include evenings, overnights, weekends and CMHA-CEI observed holidays.

Location Adult Mental Health Services/BCU Lansing, Michigan.