Where New Paths Begin

OhioGuidestone is the state’s leader in community behavioral health care, serving around 26,000 Ohioans each year. We focus on the needs of the whole person by providing telehealth and in-person prevention services, as well as mental health and substance use treatment. As we help people navigate the most difficult times in their lives—with compassion and respect—we ultimately empower them to take steps towards a healthier future. 

The Staff Nurse will work within our Assertive Community Treatment program. This position requires a nurse with excellent communication and organization skills as well as attention to detail.

This member of the ACT multidisciplinary team Is responsible for conducting psychiatric assessments; assessing physical health needs; making appropriate referrals to community physicians; providing management and administration of medication in conjunction with the psychiatrist; providing a range of treatment, rehabilitation, and support services and sharing shift-management responsibility with other staff.

Essential Functions

Duties:

• Coordinate the medical portion of client placement while at OhioGuidestone

• Update and maintain client charts as needed

• Complete nursing assessments for clients

• Provide diagnostic tests, as needed

• Make appointments for clients to see health care professionals

• Prepare client medical reports on a quarterly basis

• Establish and maintain an open line of communication with all therapists, program managers, and off campus programs

• Concurrently document of pharmacological management interactions

• Maintain a minimum productivity level of 50% billable face-to-face contacts per week in an in-home setting

• Maintain a high quality of treatment with the ACT team as measured by outcome measures, no-show rates, productivity, client surveys, supervisory evaluation.

• Instruct staff regarding medications and medical procedures for each client

• Provides ongoing education for infectious disease, Hepatitis vitals, and medications for staff

Psychiatrist related:

• Meet weekly with psychiatrist(s), therapist(s), cottage manager(s), and client(s)

• Prepare psychiatric note sheets

• Carry out orders as given from doctors

• Monitors height, weight, blood pressure, and pulse of clients and reports to psychiatrist

• Attend weekly nursing meetings

• Rotate shift as needed

Performance Requirements:

• Must be able to clearly and confidentially communicate with OhioGuidestone employee, clients, and other stakeholders

• Must be able to verbally exchange information in a confidential manner with clients and/or families in various settings regarding treatment plans and performance of client

• Must be able to operate a computer and other position related technologies

• Must be available for crisis management by phone and work flexible hours

• Must be able to drive between OhioGuidestone work locations

• Driving may also include transportation of clients

• Must maintain regular and reliable attendance to the satisfaction of management

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time for desk work

• Must be able to constantly position self to an equal level in order to work with children and/or clients of all ages

• Must be able to run and/or chase as needed

• Must be able to walk to and from cottages on campus

• Must be able to frequently drive to varying work environments including agency office, school based, community based including client homes in various communities

Qualifications:

• Associate’s Degree required; Bachelor’s Degree preferred

• Valid State of Ohio Registered Nurse License required

• Valid Driver’s License with safe driving record according to agency policy and proof of auto insurance required

• Ability to take and pass a physical exam, tuberculosis test, and drug screening required

Benefits include:

• NEW higher pay rates
• Clear career ladder for development path in various roles
• Competitive medical benefits including a zero-cost monthly option for employee or employee children!
• Free CEU trainings
• 10 paid holidays; three are exchangeable
• Flexible work schedules to support work/life balance
• Flexible work opportunities to support varying career paths, job roles, intern to hire, and locations
• 401(k) with employer match option
• Employment Assistance Program (EAP)
• Mileage reimbursement
• Free licensure supervision
• Recognition and rewards

At OhioGuidestone we care about the health and safety of our employees. OhioGuidestone requires applicants to complete a pre-employment screening process upon receipt of an offer of employment. We require and cover the cost of a fingerprint background screening, physical, Tuberculosis test, and drug screen after an employment offer is made. Any employment offer is contingent upon receipt of all satisfactory pre-employment screenings. 

OhioGuidestone is committed to creating a more diverse community. We encourage candidates from historically underrepresented groups to apply. EEO/M/F/H/V ^IND10

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