Job Title: Psychiatric Nurse

Reports to: Manager of Psychiatric Services

Location: Ottawa

Job Summary:

Provides nursing services to clients who receive psychotropic or other medications for behavioral

health disorders. Participates with psychiatrist in the provision of telepsychiatry services.

Duties

• Responsible for providing medication education and monitoring to clients and their

families.

• Coordinates services with psychiatrist and other members of the treatment team

• Completes medication education and monitoring for clients receiving psychiatry services.

• Responds to nursing voicemail and requests for refills and rescheduling of appointments.

• Monitors individual's health status and changes relative to medication changes or changes

in symptoms

• Consults with pharmacist, outside health care providers and internal team members to

assure coordination and continuity of care

• Provides health education on smoking, obesity, chronic illness, nutrition, and healthy

lifestyles

• Advocates for needed healthcare services on behalf of individuals

• Uses technology to complete assessment, counseling, education and monitoring

• Participates in trainings, meetings and supervision as required.

• Completes Medication reconciliation upon admission, discharge from inpatient or

medical appointments

• Performs other related duties as assigned

Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Excellent interpersonal skills

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.

• Strong problem-solving skills.

• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.

• Proficient with electronic health record and Computer programs

• Ability to assess and triage clients needs

• Ability to recognize symptoms and side effects related to health and medications

Requirements:

• Completion of nursing school program with State of Illinois License as RN or LPN

• Preferred experience working in behavioral health setting

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer

• 25% of time spent walking or standing, lift up to 10 pounds at times.

Submit Resume to HR@ncbhs.org