Registered Nurse Psychiatry

Howard Brown Health is a nationally recognized leader in LGBTQ health and wellness. Our commitment to inclusive and affirming care has made us a cornerstone of the Chicago community. At Howard Brown, we believe in providing holistic, patient-centered care that empowers individuals and enriches lives.

 Why Join Us?

• Be part of a mission-driven organization dedicated to health equity and social justice.
• Work in a supportive, inclusive, and culturally competent environment.
• Access to continuous learning opportunities and professional development.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Contribute to groundbreaking health initiatives and research.

Benefits

• Employer-sponsored health, dental, and vision insurance with two PPO plans and an HMO plan.
  • BCBS HMO, PPO, and PPO Select Plans
  • BCBS Dental

• • • BCBS Vision
  • Paid Time Off:
    • 3-weeks paid vacation and 1-week of personal time
    • 12 accrued sick days per year
    •  10 paid holidays, including Juneteenth
    • PTO Exchange allows employees to turn unused PTO into liquid assets
  • 401k program with up to 5% employer match after 90 days 
  • Employer-paid basic life insurance valued at one times the annual salary
  • Voluntary Life and AD&D, and Short-term and Long-term disability
  • Pre-tax commuter and parking benefit account
  • Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care
  • Tuition Reimbursement and Student Loan Forgiveness Programs; NHSC & PSLF
  • Employee Assistance Program with 5 employer-paid counseling sessions
  • 50% off at Brown Elephant Resale Shops and discounts at local businesses

SALARY: The position starts at $37.36/hour - $43.76/hour, based on experience and qualifications. 

POSITION SUMMARY:

A Registered Nurse – Psychiatry performs nursing duties and telephone triage for designated providers of Howard Brown Health under the supervision of nursing administration. This role provides long-acting IM injections and adheres to the Howard Brown Health Patient Centered Medical Home Model. This role serves as a team member in Psychiatric Services , sharing primary care duties with other personnel as assigned.

 PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Acts as liaison between patients/clients and providers and answers all patient/client inquiries for assigned providers regarding health issues, and serves as an advocate for patients/clients for both internal and external referrals.
• Coordinates care with other providers as required, and schedules patient follow-ups for internal and external appointments as instructed by providers.
• Evaluates the ability of all patients and clients to understand health plans, performs health education as needed, and notifies appropriate providers, as necessary.
• Provides nursing care and education to patients/clients, their significant others, and staff in a compassionate manner.
• Provides nursing care and administration of long-acting injectable medications like Invega Sustenna, Abilify Maintena, and Haloperidol Decaonoate.
• Organizes long-acting injections and ensures they are in stock for upcoming patient appointments.
• Coordinates with pharmacy to have injections delivered in a timely fashion.
• Coordinates with pharmaceutical representatives to ensure there are samples of injections on-hand.
• Ensures patients are up-to-date on medical appointments and that patients can attend specialist appointments, in collaboration and coordination with Case Managers and the team.

• Collects, labels, and processes all specimens, including but not limited to urine, stool, semen, sputum, and blood and ensures proper protocol including:
• Ensuring that specimens are processed and shipped in accordance with established Howard Brown laboratory policies and procedures along with research protocol.
• Notifying providers of alarm values found in lab reports. 
• Providing patients/clients with appropriate requisition, information, and instruction for ancillary tests and procedures ordered by providers.

• Performs routine clinical functions, execute nursing skills and treatments, and maintains accurate and necessary patient documentation in accordance with all regulatory bodies.
• Performs phone triage responsibilities including:
  • Performing a systematic and comprehensive interview of the caller/patient/client to determine the urgency of the patient’s problem.
  • Accurately documenting data for all calls including, but not limited to, patient/client demographic information, chief complaints, recommendations for home treatments, and referrals to primary care providers and alternative health care provider or emergency services.
  • Performing and documenting follow-up calls with patients as necessary to help ensure positive outcomes.
  • Scheduling same-day appointments or follow-up appointments with the patient’s primary care provider or alternative health care provider, as necessary.
• Provides counseling, home treatment advice, and crisis intervention according to established protocols and standards of care.
• Participates in quality improvement processes through data collection, evaluation of results, and implementation of recommendations.
• Attends psychiatry meetings.
• Assists with primary care patient responsibilities which include, but are not limited to, providing education, screening and treatment, and following standing orders to patients presenting to clinics, as necessary.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, & SKILLS REQUIRED:

 Education:

• Nursing degree (BSN or Associates) is required.
• Current Illinois nursing license is required.
• CPR card is required.

Experience:

• Experience working with patients with diagnosis of Bipolar, Depression, Schizophrenia, or other mental health disorders is required.

Preferred:

• 1-2 years of experience in a hospital or outpatient setting is preferred.
• Comprehensive Primary Care/Behavioral Health Nursing experience performed in an ambulatory/outpatient setting is preferred. 
• Experience working with patients receiving long-acting injectables is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to maintain clinical competency through continuing education, recertification (including CPR), and clinical practice
• Ability to adhere to OSHA standards in the delivery of care to all patients
• Knowledge of and ability to follow role assignments in alignment with Patient Centered Medical Home standards and participate in all Patient Centered Medical Home efforts
• Strong human relation skills and customer service skills in providing patient care
• Ability to establish good rapport
• Knowledge of and experience with multi-ethnic, gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender clients, and issues is preferred
• Ability to adhere to Howard Brown Human Resources policies and procedures
• Ability to actively participate in the fulfillment of the organization’s mission, vision, and core values

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Conditions are pleasant and with a collegial environment.  Space is limited and must be shared for most appropriate usage.

ADA SPECIFICATIONS

(Physical demands that must be met in order to successfully complete the essential functions of the job)

• Requires ability to speak audibly and listen actively.
• Requires ability to use computers, telephones and other office equipment.
• Requires ability to sit for extended periods of time.
• May require occasional bending and lifting up to 25 pounds.
• Travel to other clinics within region may be required

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT:
Decisions and criteria governing the employment relationship with all employees at Howard Brown are made in a non-discriminatory manner, without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, age, FMLA status, or any other factor determined to be unlawful by federal, state or local statutes.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the individual(s) assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as necessary. In addition, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Salary : $37 - $44