The Registered Nurse in our behavioral health programs job is both Programmatic and direct medical care for the organization’s Intensive Residential Treatment Services program.
Posted Sep 18 · “Must have professional experience in direct service to individuals with mental health issues and experience in management and supervision.” from the posting
Unit and setting
Intensive Residential Treatment Services program · Behavioral Health Address the needs of recipients with co-occurring Substance Abuse Disorder.recipients with co-occurring Substance Abuse Disorder
valid license to practice in the State of MinnesotaMust have a valid license to practice in the State of Minnesota.Check your license
Experience
management and supervision experienceMust have professional experience in direct service to individuals with mental health issues and experience in management and supervision.
Also asks
sincere desire to work with and promote the delivery of culturally competent servicesMust have a sincere desire to work with and promote the delivery of culturally competent services.
Preferred
Also asks
Qualified Mental Health Practitioner in accordance with M Statute 245.462 Subdivision 17Qualified Mental Health Practitioner in accordance with M Statute 245.462 Subdivision 17 (preferred)
direct oversight of client's medical care, medication administration procedures, and staff administering medicationsResponsible for direct oversight of client’s medical care, medication administration procedures, and oversight of professional and paraprofessional staff administering medications.
Day to day
monitoring client health status while in the programTo be responsible for monitoring client health status while in the program.
Day to day
assess client health at intake and monitor during programAssess client health at intake and monitor while in the program.
Day to day
referrals to and coordination with community psychiatric care providersReferrals to and coordination with community psychiatric care providers.
Day to day
refer client to or perform annual physical exam if dueRefer client to or perform annual physical exam if due.
Day to day
address needs of recipients with co-occurring Substance Abuse DisorderAddress the needs of recipients with co-occurring Substance Abuse Disorder.
Day to day
assess all medical emergencies, including substance abuse problemsAssess all medical emergencies, including substance abuse problems.
Day to day
assure safe handling and administration of medicationsTo assure safe handling and administration of medications.
Day to day
create documentation procedures and forms that assure medications are used as prescribedCreate documentation procedures and forms that assure medications will be used as prescribed.
Day to day
train staff in proper administration and documentation proceduresTrain staff in using proper administration and documentation procedures.
Day to day
observe staff for competency in administering medications and other health related proceduresObserve staff for competency in administering medications and other health related procedures.
Day to day
educate staff regarding medications, side-effects, and drug interactionsEducate staff regarding medications, side-effects, and drug interactions.
Day to day
educate clients regarding specific medications, side-effects, and drug interactionsEducate clients regarding their specific medications, side-effects, and drug interactions.
Day to day
train staff in first aid techniques and response to medical emergenciesTrain staff in first aid techniques and response to medical emergencies.
Day to day
provide on-going consultation and advice to staff and clientsProvide on-going consultation and advice to staff and clients.
Day to day
order medications as neededOrder medications as needed.
Day to day
supervise destruction of medicationsSupervise destruction of medications.
Day to day
maintain communication with Program Director, Treatment Supervisor, and other staffTo maintain open and honest communication with the Program Director and Treatment Supervisor and other staff promoting the concept of teamwork and support.
Day to day
inform Program Director and Treatment Supervisor of all significant happeningsInform Program Director and Treatment Supervisor of all significant happenings.
Day to day
communicate client and program needs via timely written and verbal communicationCommunicates client and program needs to Program Director and Treatment Supervisor other staff via timely written and verbal communication.
Day to day
promptly respond to client and staff emergenciesPromptly respond to client and staff emergencies in a supportive manner.
Day to day
attend weekly team meetingsAttend weekly team meetings.
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Responsibilities
The Registered Nurse in our behavioral health programs job is both Programmatic and direct medical care for the organization’s Intensive Residential Treatment Services program. Work at this level is both clinical, supervisory, and direct care. Responsible for direct oversight of client’s medical care, medication administration procedures, and oversight of professional and paraprofessional staff administering medications.
To be responsible for monitoring client health status while in the program.
Assess client health at intake and monitor while in the program.
Referrals to and coordination with community psychiatric care providers.
Refer client to or perform annual physical exam if due.
Address the needs of recipients with co-occurring Substance Abuse Disorder.
Assess all medical emergencies, including substance abuse problems.
To assure safe handling and administration of medications.
Create documentation procedures and forms that assure medications will be used as prescribed.
Train staff in using proper administration and documentation procedures.
Observe staff for competency in administering medications and other health related procedures.
Educate staff regarding medications, side-effects, and drug interactions.
Educate clients regarding their specific medications, side-effects, and drug interactions.
Train staff in first aid techniques and response to medical emergencies.
Provide on-going consultation and advice to staff and clients.
Order medications as needed.
Supervise destruction of medications.
To maintain open and honest communication with the Program Director and Treatment Supervisor and other staff promoting the concept of teamwork and support.
Inform Program Director and Treatment Supervisor of all significant happenings.
Communicates client and program needs to Program Director and Treatment Supervisor other staff via timely written and verbal communication.
Promptly respond to client and staff emergencies in a supportive manner.
Attend weekly team meetings.
Monitors medication administration programs with assistance of medical staff (i.e. RN, LPN, etc.)
Qualifications
Licensed Registered Nurse (RN). Must have a valid license to practice in the State of Minnesota.
Qualified Mental Health Practitioner in accordance with M Statute 245.462 Subdivision 17 (preferred)
Must have professional experience in direct service to individuals with mental health issues and experience in management and supervision.
Must have a sincere desire to work with and promote the delivery of culturally competent services.
