Description

This position involves responsibility for performing a variety of professional nursing tasks for clients at the Behavioral Health and Wellness Center. The work is performed in collaboration with the clinical team under the supervision of the Executive Director; with Clinical Supervision provided by the Nurse Practitioner. The RN will exercise independent judgment in carrying out the daily work load. Develops and implements intervention protocols for client care. This position may require use of personal vehicle to transport clients when an agency vehicle is not available. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides professional psychiatric nursing services as a member of a multi-disciplinary clinic treatment team.
• Facilitates the quality assurance and utilization review programs by auditing charts establishing tracking systems and maintaining a schedule of case reviews.
• Maintains contact with community agencies as part of the clinic treatment team.
• Completes comprehensive health screenings on all BHWC clients.
• Records prescriptions in medication records and escribing.
• Completes urine drug screen per Psychiatrist/Nurse Practitioners orders.
• Maintains a high level of confidentiality of all information managed.
• Follows agency policies and procedures in all program areas: Completes prior authorizations and maintains authorization process binder with current information and formularies for each insurance company that BHWC works with.
• Completes Medication room audit quarterly.
• Completes tri-monthly treatment plans on supportive therapy clients.
• Other job related duties as assigned.

Management has the right to add or change the duties of this position at any time.

Requirements

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Possession of a current license and registration as a Professional Nurse in New York State and possession of a current New York State certification as a Registered Nurse with a minimum of 6 months’ psychiatric experience. 

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Must maintain valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record. Must have a valid license and registration as a Professional Nurse in New York State and possession of a current New York State certification as either a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse.