Psych Nurse - RN

Primary Purpose and Function

Responsible for the direct medical care of THIRA Health patients through regular patient check-ins. Coordinate care with clinical treatment and assist in treatment plans for patients.   

Required Qualifications: 

• Requiresassociate's degree in nursing(ADN);bachelor'sdegree preferred (BSN) 
• Mustpossessand maintain licensure of either RN; mustmaintaingood standing with the State Licensing Board 
• Demonstratedproficiencyin the use of Microsoft Office and theability to use various software programs
• Must be able to successfully pass a comprehensive criminal background check (Federal and state)
• AFHStaff:  ability to successfully pass the Department of Social and Health Services background check
• For positions involving driving personal vehicles or company vehicles as part of the job duties, validdriver'slicense, proof of personal liability insurance
• AFH or other assigned positions – successfully pass THIRA’s Driver Assessment
• Ability to work evenings, nights, weekends & holidays as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum one (1) year prior experience as a nurse or C.N.A.required; Prior mental or behavioral health nursing experience highly preferred 

Addendum A: Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities 

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function

• Troubleshoot problems/situations that arise with patients within the facility; provide milieu support and general coverage for programs as needed; on-call on the floor to meet the needs of the clinic 
• Take vitals on PHP/RTFpatientsasrequireddocument accordingly in patient’s chart 
• Perform initial new patient medical assessment, including but not limited to, reconcile medications, obtain medical/surgical history and most recent labs, confirm all patient allergies, and document all findings in patient chart 
• Maintainpatient illness tracking log and consult with patientsregardingquestions/concerns about presenting physical medical symptoms 
• Coordinate care with clinical treatment team andassistin treatment plans for patients as necessary 
• Maintain all medical data for patients in EMR patient charts 
• Support Nurse Manager& Infection Control Teamwith staff illness record maintenance asneeded 
• Design and lead health and wellness lectures/groups for patients 
• Assist PHP/RTF patientswith self-administered medicationsif neededandmaintainthe medication self-administration records and orders 
• Support prescribers with creation of lab and EKG orders for all patients as necessary, follow up with providers when needed 
• Preform skin assessments for self-harm behavior, treat as needed and refer to outside providers when necessary 
• Communicate with outside providers and patient family membersregardingmedical informationas directed
• Assistwithmedical supply ordering and inventory;maintainmedical budget 
• Coordinate disposal of biohazard waste withappropriate vendors as directed 
• All other duties as assigned 

Addendum B: General Responsibilities & Expectations 

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function

• Support andmaintainpoliciesregardingprofessional ethics, includingappropriate boundariesand client confidentiality;monitordocuments according to company andHIPAApolicies. 
• Report any immediate safety hazards to appropriate supervisory personnel or maintenance personnel.

• Adhere toWA StateRequirements for Mandated Reporting 
• Demonstrate awareness and respect for diverseclients and staff
• Adheres to THIRA Health’s compliance standards, Ethicsand Code of Conduct Policy and Conflict of Interest Policy 
• Attend and activelyparticipatein all required THIRA meetings,trainings, and all other coverage, duties, andspecial projects as assigned 
• Demonstratedabilityto exercise discretion and judgement with sensitive and confidential matters, includingPII,PHI, and HIPAA requirements  
• Possessstrong verbal and writtencommunication skills  
• Abilitytomulti-task 
• Ability to workin a fast-paced environment with limited supervision
• Maintain focus on THIRA’s core principles, priorities, and patient-centered culture  
• Effectivelycommunicate with alllevels of staff, visitors, healthcare professionals, marketers, and the public in a professional, sensitive, and interpersonal manner 

Working Environment

Work is performed primarily indoors, with both artificial and natural lighting. Equipment includes standard office equipment, i.e. computer, telephone, fax machine, copier, printer, and scanner. Physical demands include sitting, walking, standing, bending over, repetitive use of hands, and lifting up to 25lbs. Position requires close contact with all THIRA Health staff and mental health patients. Hours and days can vary within a Sunday through Saturday week.

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