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Job description
As our PRN Nurse Case Manager you will facilitate optimum health care for clients in conjunction with and under the license of prescribers (Advanced Practice Nurse, Physician Assistant or Psychiatrist). You will triage and collaborate with outside healthcare providers and Clinica Family Health & Wellness (CFH&W) staff.
Job Summary:
You will provide skilled health care to clients while addressing, referring and clarifying medical concerns including administration and education regarding medication and a range of health issues.
Essential Functions:
Ensures continuity of psychiatric care through provisions of services including discharge and referral
Triages healthcare situations to determine needed level of intervention in crisis situations
Verifies and carries out prescriber orders
Records changes in medications, laboratory tests and prescriber recommendations
Communicates current psychiatric medication orders, missed medications or other pertinent psychiatric information with clients, prescribers and nursing staff, clinicians, and family members as appropriate
Administers medications, including injections, and educates clients regarding medications (risks, benefits and side effects and medication compliance)
Maintains thorough, accurate and timely documentation of the provision of services, assessments, evaluations, and progress toward the completion of clients’ treatment goals consistent with clinical and administrative policies and procedures
Facilitates the completion of medical tests or re-tests as referred or ordered, including drawing blood, obtaining urine and running basic lab tests on portable lab devices
Acts as liaison between the prescribers and outside healthcare providers, including transfer of ongoing medical or psychiatric care to PCP’s
Maintains necessary medical supplies
Provides nursing support, guidance and direction to clinical staff and volunteers
Oversees the administration of medications by certified staff and provides training as indicated
Participates in team meetings
Participates in client groups
Meets defined individual and department goals, activity metrics and Key Performance Indicators
Effectively interacts and communicates with other CFH&W staff/clients/customers/partners/etc.
Regular and consistent attendance is required to perform other essential functions of the job
Bilingual preferred
Other duties as assigned
Specialized Duties: May conduct wellness related classes for clients and/or staff
Walk-In Crisis Includes holiday, night and/or weekend shifts
Provides consultation to walk-in crisis and Adult Respite admissions
Provides basic medical clearance for admission to Crisis Stabilization Unit (CSU), Adult Respite and other higher levels of care where appropriate
Mental Health Partners offers a diverse, quality work environment, a great compensation package and a comprehensive benefits package. Our benefits include paid time-off policy (paid holidays, paid vacation and paid personal days-off), medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, and percentage match-up retirement contribution. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
As a condition of employment, you will be required to receive the annual influenza vaccine. Medical exemptions or religious accommodations may be requested
Education/Experience/License/Certification Bachelors of Science in Nursing degree strongly preferred
RN licensed to practice in the state of Colorado required
Current CPR card required
At least two years relevant work experience required
Walk-In Crisis team – at least three years relevant work experience required
This posting is always accepting applications.
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Worksite address
boulder, CO, 80301, US
Who can apply
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