What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse (RN) – Integrated Outpatient Clinic position at iCare Health Services LLC?
Position Summary
The Registered Nurse (RN) provides coordinated physical and behavioral health nursing services within an integrated outpatient clinic model. The RN supports patient assessment, care coordination, medication management, crisis response, clinical monitoring, diagnostic testing, and interdisciplinary collaboration to ensure high-quality, patient-centered care across mental health, substance use, rehabilitation, and medical service lines.
The RN plays a critical role in supporting crisis services, adult stabilization and observation, chronic condition monitoring, opioid treatment coordination, pain management support, and CLIA-waived laboratory services.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Clinical Nursing Care
- Conduct nursing assessments including vital signs, health histories, and symptom monitoring
- Monitor patients during crisis interventions and adult stabilization/observation services
- Provide clinical support during psychiatric evaluations and medical visits
- Administer medications as ordered and monitor for adverse effects
- Perform wound care and basic medical procedures within scope of practice
Integrated Care Coordination
- Collaborate with behavioral health providers, psychiatric prescribers, rehabilitation therapists, and case managers
- Support treatment planning and interdisciplinary case conferences
- Coordinate care transitions following crisis or hospitalization
- Provide patient education related to medications, health conditions, and wellness
CLIA-Waived & Clinical Testing Support
- Perform CLIA-waived point-of-care testing (urinalysis, glucose, pregnancy, rapid tests, drug screening)
- Ensure proper specimen handling and documentation
- Follow infection control and laboratory compliance procedures
Crisis & Stabilization Support
- Assist with suicide risk assessments and safety planning
- Provide de-escalation support during behavioral health crises
- Monitor patients for clinical stability and safety
- Document crisis interventions and outcomes
Physical Health & Chronic Condition Support
- Monitor chronic medical conditions (e.g., diabetes, hypertension)
- Support pain management care plans
- Conduct preventive health screenings
- Perform medication reconciliation
Opioid & SUD Care Coordination
- Support MAT coordination and monitoring
- Conduct nursing follow-ups for substance use treatment
- Monitor withdrawal symptoms when applicable
- Provide recovery education and medication adherence support
Compliance & Documentation
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation in the EHR
- Follow HIPAA, 42 CFR Part 2, and clinic policies
- Participate in quality assurance and audits
- Ensure scope-of-practice compliance