Registered Nurse - Behavioral Health

Community Support Services Inc; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer contribution

Paid holidays and PTO

Health, Dental, Vision insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

Community Support Services Inc. in Akron, OH seeks a Nurse Care Coordinator to join the Regional Case Management Team.

The RN will perform nursing assessments, coordinate multiple health care services, and ensure clients receive required clinical care while promoting self-management in collaboration with behavioral health and primary care providers. Responsibilities include home visits, crisis intervention, liaison duties with facilities, interdisciplinary meetings, and assisting with clinic

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited nursing program and valid RN license in Ohio.
• Experience providing nursing services to adults with severe and persistent mental illness in community and clinic settings.
• Knowledge of Ohio nursing rules and scope of practice; HIPAA compliance.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills; ability to work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Perform nursing assessments to identify risk factors and care needs.
• Act as liaison between public/private healthcare facilities and service agencies for referrals.
• Participate in interdisciplinary treatment team meetings and coordinate services.
• Provide home visits and contribute to education to foster client self-management.
• Assist with clinic staffing and administer medications as needed and crisis intervention.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Interdisciplinary teamwork

HIPAA compliance

Communication skills

Time management

Crisis intervention

Non-judgmental approach

Care coordination

Organizational skills

Patient education

Education

Ohio RN license

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Opportunity: We are seeking to hire a Nurse Care Coordinator to join our Regional Case Management Team. This individual works closely with the behavioral health provider, primary care providers, behavioral health team members, and the community agencies; provides professional assessment, coordination/planning of multiple health care services, and an ongoing evaluation of care management services to ensure that necessary clinical services are received. The Nurse Care Coordinator will process consults and deliver nursing care based on the client’s competency and cognitive need, and facilitate/re-enforce education while fostering client accountability and self-management skills.What You’ll Do:Perform required nursing assessments to identify those individuals with identifiable risk factors (at-risk in levels or blood pressure and weight/BMI risk level).Act as liaison between public and private healthcare facilities, and service agencies to carry out referral instructions.Participate in interdisciplinary treatment team meetings, cooperate with and utilize the resources of other community agencies as described above, including other CSS programs, in order to achieve treatment goals of individuals served.Incorporate measurable, disease-specific goals into treatment plans. Evaluate progress and communicate to treatment team in order to determine which member of treatment team will deliver required services.Make home visits to administer and/or assess individual’s condition of health or provide other interactive services away from the clinic and in the individual’s environment as appropriate.Provide crisis intervention, supportive interaction, and education as needed to foster self-management skills and accountability.Accompany clients to medically complex medical appointments (specialists or initial primary care appointments.)Receive clinical supervision from Nursing Supervisor and participate in periodic professional review which is monitored by the Nursing Supervisor.Assist the Nursing Supervisor in maintaining clinical staffing within the medication clinic (administer IM medications, Mantoux testing, assist clients requesting emergency psychiatric evaluations.)This position is full-time (40 hours a week) working normal business hours.About Us: For over 35 years, Community Support Services has been making a difference in the lives of countless individuals with severe and persistent mental illnesses. Our nearly 300 employees are real-life champions committed to quality treatment, collaborative care, and effective outcomes. Located in downtown Akron, Ohio, we serve as a leader in behavioral health care for the entire Summit County area.What We’re Looking For:Graduate of accredited nursing program and valid license to practice as an RN in the State of Ohio required.Experience providing nursing services to persons with severe and persistent mental illness in a community and clinic setting.A car and valid Ohio Driver’s License and insurability through the agency’s insurance carrier.Knowledge of nursing rules and regulations in the State of Ohio, including discernment regarding scope of practice issues and thorough knowledge of nursing standards and practice.Excellent organizational, attention to detail and communication skills.Ability to work in a team environment.Commitment to confidentiality, following rules of HIPAA.Proficiency in Microsoft Office.Skill in managing time and meeting deadlines.Crisis stabilization techniques.Ability to work non-judgmentally with individuals whose behavior and belief systems are incongruent with that of society and/or your personal beliefs.What We Offer:Working within in a mission-driven, highly engaged environmentA supportive, professional workplace with excellent resourcesEngaging, autonomous atmosphereProfessional Development Assistance and Education Assistance ProgramProgram-Site Eligibility for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program401(k) with 5% employer contribution10 paid holidays and 15+ days of PTO annuallyHealth, Dental, and Vision insuranceSubsidized membership to local YMCA branchesLife insurance and short- and long-term disabilityCompany's website: www.cssbh.orgCompany's Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/103601489691547/Community Support Services is an equal opportunity employer utilizing affirmative action for veterans and candidates with disabilities.