Community Mental Health Nurse

Lincoln County; Newport (OR); On-site; USD 57,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, & Vision Coverage

11% County contribution to 401(k)

Health Savings Account (HSA)

County Paid Life Insurance $40,000

Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)

Job summary

Lincoln County Behavioral Health seeks a Community Mental Health Nurse 2 to support the community with direct patient care, nursing case management, and health education. The role emphasizes promoting physical and emotional health and maintaining comprehensive records in alignment with county policies.

The position offers an hourly rate of $41.60–$55.91 and a robust benefits package including medical, dental, vision coverage, a 401(k) with county contribution, an HSA, life insurance, and EAP.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Nursing is required.
• Two to three years of mental health experience.
• Oregon RN license required and active.
• Bachelor’s degree in nursing preferred.
• Bilingual/bicultural abilities preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care and nursing case management.
• Promote physical and emotional health and educate clients.
• Maintain records and reports according to County policies.
• Administer medications including long acting injectables as needed.
• Coordinate care with interdisciplinary treatment team and community resources.
• Engage in home and office visits and crisis assessment.

Skills

Community health nursing

Crisis intervention

Medication administration

Record keeping

HIPAA compliance

Motivational interviewing

Education

Associate degree in Nursing

Bachelor’s degree in nursing preferred

Job description

Community Mental Health Nurse 2 (CMHN2)

The Lincoln County Behavioral Health division is looking for a Community Mental Health Nurse 2 (CMHN2) to join their team in supporting our community. The person in this role will perform a wide variety of community based, professional mental health nursing duties, which includes direct patient care and nursing case management. They will also promote physical and emotional health, address health concerns of patients, educate clients on various health care issues and provide information on health choices. This position is also responsible for maintaining records and files according to all applicable County policies and procedures and makes reports as required. Also maintaining client contact to comply with Division productivity standards.

$41.60 - $55.91 per hour*

*Lincoln County follows Oregon Pay Equity laws in reviewing education and experience for wage offer.

Depoe Bay, Oregon

Lincoln County offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Coverage
• 11% County contribution to 401(k)
• County funded Health Savings Account (HSA)
• $40,000 County Paid Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)

Community Health Nurses will follow the SIX STANDARDS OF PRACTICE:

• Assessment - By means of home visits and/or office-based visits, conduct patient interviews and chart review, work with clients to develop a plan of treatment. Documents assessment in terms that are understandable to all involved in the care process. Performs emergency general mental health assessment, referral and counseling duties, including crisis intervention, as required. May provide direct observation of clients taking medication or observe clients filling pill minders.
• Diagnosis and Priorities - Analysis of the assessment to derive a mental health diagnosis and service priorities. Documents diagnoses or concerns in a manner that facilitates the client’s involvement in developing a plan of care.
• Outcomes identification - Based on the diagnosis the CMHN will identify outcomes that are culturally relevant, health literate, based in evidence and attainable through local resources and policies. Document expected outcomes and measurable objectives.
• Planning - Develop a plan that is client-centered and reflects best practices by identifying strategies, action plans and alternatives to meeting expected outcomes. Document the plan using health literate and culturally competent language that can be understood by care team and individual being served.
• Implementation - The CMHN oversees the implementation of the plan through treatment, case management, referrals to community partners, administration of long acting injectables, collaboration with community resources, health promotion and education. Documents activities and status of care coordination.
• Evaluation - Apply on-going progress assessment to revise plans, interventions and activities as appropriate for ultimate health outcomes for the individual. Documents changes to enhance effectiveness of interventions.

Other Functions:

• Attend and participate in team meetings, trainings, and activities to further the mental health of the community.
• Participate as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team for identified clients as indicated.
• Provide staff training relative to best practices, as assigned.

EDUCATION

Associate degree in Nursing from an accredited school of nursing.

EXPERIENCE

Two-Three years in a mental health setting.

Lived experience with mental health may substitute for years of experience.

LICENSES

Oregon Driver's License required within 30 days upon hire.

Must possess a valid license to practice in the State of Oregon as a Registered Professional Nurse as defined by statutes or administrative rules, which include but are not limited to ORS 678.010 to 678.360 at the time of hire. The employee is required to maintain current and active licensures and certifications, as applicable, and to provide the appropriate verifications at the time of renewals

Desirable Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in nursing preferred. Bilingual and/or bicultural competencies for the Latino population are preferred.

Knowledge of/Ability to

• The principles, practices, methods, and procedures of nursing as applied to community and public mental health.
• The uses and effects of medications.
• Issues of alcohol and drug abuse.
• The "strength-based" model of behavior change.
• Problem-solving techniques and negotiation skills in accordance with motivational interviewing and behavior change theory.
• Utilization of community resources.
• Medical record keeping practices.
• Functions and resources of private and public agencies.
• Build therapeutic relationships and maintain therapeutic boundaries; engage clients in mutual goal setting.
• Provide professional nursing care independently.
• Identify community and individual health problems and to plan and administer solutions.
• Administer medications.
• Interpret and apply written policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Establish and maintain records; learn new information quickly and adapt to changing situations.
• Use research, data, and evidence-based practices to inform and improve nursing practice.
• Courteously meet and deal with patients.
• Act in a professional manner and to understand and commit to a professional code of ethics.
• Maintain the confidentiality of privileged information in accordance with HIPAA and Lincoln County policies.
• Maintain effective working relationships with staff, supervisors, physicians, other agencies, and the public.
• Create a positive work environment that promotes productivity, mentoring, teamwork, and cooperation.
• Elicit and consider differing viewpoints when analyzing issues.
• Recognize the accomplishments of team members.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS

Lincoln County is committed to providing reasonable accommodations as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). This job description indicates, in general, the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities, and essential functions expected of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

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