Registered Nurse/Clinical Assessment Coordinator - Behavioral Health - Full Time - Days

Nebraska Methodist Health System; Council Bluffs (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Nebraska Methodist Health System is seeking a Registered Nurse/Clinical Assessment Coordinator for their Behavioral Health team in Council Bluffs. The role involves conducting patient assessments, coordinating clinical admissions and working closely with treatment teams to support patients’ needs. This full-time position offers a meaningful opportunity to impact community health care positively.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Excellent benefits

Great work environment

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited Diploma School of Nursing required.
• Minimum three years experience in case management or psychiatric care required.
• Current valid Registered Nurse (RN) license required.

Responsibilities

• Develops and coordinates clinical admission and discharge processes.
• Conducts patient assessments and participates in treatment plan development.
• Maintains compliance with confidentiality laws.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication

Proficient in software applications; Microsoft Office

Ability to organize and manage multiple tasks

Education

Associates of Science in Nursing (ASN)

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN)

Job description

Registered Nurse/Clinical Assessment Coordinator - Behavioral Health - Full Time - Days

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Why work for Nebraska Methodist Health System?

At Nebraska Methodist Health System, we focus on providing exceptional care to the communities we serve and people we employ. We call it The Meaning of Care – a culture that has and will continue to set us apart. It’s helping families grow by making each delivery special, conveying a difficult diagnosis with a compassionate touch, going above and beyond for a patient’s needs, or giving a high five when a patient beats a disease or conquers a personal health challenge. We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits and a great work environment where all employees are valued! Most importantly, our employees are part of a team that makes a real difference in the communities we live and work in.

Job Summary

Location: Methodist Jennie Edmundson

Address: 933 E. Pierce St. - Council Bluffs, IA

Work Schedule: Full time, 4x10 hour shifts a week with rotation of every other weekend. Every 2 weeks schedule. 10am-8pm.

• 1st week: Monday, Tuesday, Friday and Saturday
• 2nd week: Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
  
  

In conjunction with the Program Director may coordinate the referral development and pre-admission patient assessment process and provide clinical assessments for potential clients.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions

• In coordination with the Program Director, develops, implements, coordinates and evaluates clinical admission, referral and/or discharge processes.
• Conducts on and off-site patient assessments, including appropriate test administration, interpretation and recommendations
• Responds to intake calls and completes admission paperwork.
• Participates in the development of treatment plans in coordination with the Treatment team
• Coordinates treatment with physicians and other health and social agencies
• Facilitates groups, family and individual sessions and completes all necessary documentation
• Utilizes assessment tools
• Coordinates and participates as a direct liaison with appropriate interested parties and physicians through the patient referral inquiry, admission, treatment and discharge process
• Provides appropriate support to patients’ families
• Reviews newly admitted patient accounts for eligibility and authorization daily
• Maintains schedule for filing court paperwork and hearings. Works closely with court personnel to maintain good relationships
• Addresses issues in a timely manner including crisis and higher level of care referrals.
• Maintains appropriate ethical and clinical boundaries with client, family members and other staff members.
• Maintains compliance with state and federal confidentiality laws as well as upholding our Horizon’s confidentiality policies and procedures.
• Maintains a professional code of conduct as established by Horizon’s Code of Conduct.
• Appropriately represents the Program at public and private outreach events
• Attends Unit and Hospital meetings as directed
• Actively participates in department processes as requested
• Enters required data into system and generates monthly reports to track and trend referral, admission and discharge data.
• Responds to requests for general information about the Program’s treatment program and provides information about appropriate topic in response to community requests. Informs Program Director of any potential adverse publicity
• Promotes and develops positive, professional interaction with patients and their families, peers, leadership, clients, etc.
• Corrects issues identified and reports errors to the Program Director
• Assists in submission of reports and requests for documents from appropriate regulatory agencies such as the Department of Health, CAP, Joint Commission, etc.
• Prepares and disseminates monthly reports and completes required follow up on activities on behalf of the Director.
• Prepares and submits all operational tasks/documentation (census report, PIORS) as required by the corporate offices
• Regularly collects data to provide input and/or feedback to appropriate customers/suppliers (i.e., teams, supervisors, co-workers, vendors, nursing agencies) to improve work
• Follows CQI+ procedures
• Other duties as assigned
  
  

Schedule

Work Schedule: Full time, 4x10 hour shifts a week with rotation of every other weekend. Every 2 weeks schedule. 10am-8pm.

• 1st week: Monday, Tuesday, Friday and Saturday
• 2nd week: Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
  
  

Job Description

Job Requirements

Education

• Graduate from an accredited Diploma School of Nursing/College of Nursing with an Associates of Science in Nurse (ASN) required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
  
  

Experience

• Minimum three years experience working in case management or navigation and/or experience in psychiatric inpatient care setting required.
  
  

License/Certification

• Current valid Registered Nurse (RN) license, valid compact multistate license, or a temporary permit while awaiting licensure required.
• Current American Heart Association or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS) strongly preferred at time of hire, required within 3 months of hire.
• Professional certification in utilization management or related field preferred.
  
  

Skills/Knowledge And Abilities

• Proficient in software applications; Microsoft Office
• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills
• Ability to read and comprehend moderate to complex instructions and correspondence
• Ability to write detailed correspondence
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to patients and their families, Program leadership, employees, clients, providers, vendors, etc.
  
  

Physical Requirements

Weight Demands

• Medium Work - Exerting up to 50 pounds of force.
  
  

Physical Activity

• Occasionally Performed (1%-33%):
• Climbing
• Crawling
• Kneeling
• Sitting
• Frequently Performed (34%-66%):
• Balancing
• Carrying
• Crouching
• Distinguish colors
• Keyboarding/typing
• Lifting
• Pulling/Pushing
• Repetitive Motions
• Stooping/bending
• Twisting
• Constantly Performed (67%-100%):
• Grasping
• Hearing
• Reaching
• Seeing/Visual
• Speaking/talking
• Standing
• Walking
  

Job Hazards

• Not Related: - Electrical Shock/Static
• Rare (1-33%):
• Radiation Alpha, Beta and Gamma (particles such as X-ray, Cat Scan, Gamma Knife, etc.)
• Radiation Non-Ionizing (Ultraviolet, visible light, infrared and microwaves that causes injuries to tissue or thermal or photochemical means)
• Occasionally (34%-66%):
• Physical hazards (noise, temperature, lighting, wet floors, outdoors, sharps) (more than ordinary office environment)
• Equipment/Machinery/Tools
• Explosives (pressurized gas)
• Hazardous Drugs (exposure to risks, personal protective equipment required)
• Frequent (67%-100%):
• Chemical agents (Toxic, Corrosive, Flammable, Latex)
• Biological agents (primary air born and blood born viruses) (Jobs with Patient contact) (BBF)
• Mechanical moving parts/vibrations
  

About Methodist

Nebraska Methodist Health System is made up of four hospitals in Nebraska and southwest Iowa, more than 30 clinic locations, a nursing and allied health college, and a medical supply distributorship and central laundry facility. From the day Methodist Hospital was chartered in 1891, service to our communities has been a top priority. Financial assistance, health education, outreach to our diverse communities and populations, and other community benefit activities have always been central to our mission.

Nebraska Methodist Health System is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by Federal, state or local law.

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