Supportive Housing/Outpatient Psychiatry RN

Centerstone is among the nation’s leading nonprofit behavioral health systems with thousands of employees dedicated to delivering care that changes people’s lives. A dynamic, well-established organization, we offer rewarding opportunities to serve all ages in a variety of settings. Come talk to us about joining the Centerstone team!

JOB DESCRIPTION:

SUMMARY OF POSITION

The Psychiatric-Mental Health RN (PMH-RN) in Supportive Housing Services is a member of the interdisciplinary team which partners with individuals to achieve independence in their physical and mental health care needs. Provide health promotion, screening, maintenance, and education based on the individual’s integrated health care needs. Assessment and monitoring of health care, case coordination, and self-care needs are part of the ongoing nursing process. Administration and oversight of treatment regimens as ordered by the prescribing provider. Support of non-clinical staff related to patient’s medical/clinical needs. Management of all patient/client care needs related to medication, point of care lab, and infection control.

The PMH-RN in Outpatient Psychiatry prepares patients for the clinic appointment with the psychiatric physician or nurse practitioner, obtaining history and vital signs, ensuring ordered labs/procedure results are received, providing psychoeducation, and administration of prescribed injectable medications. This RN will also ensure timely telephone triage responses, lab result notifications, and medication prior authorization processes.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Interdisciplinary team member
• Professional communication and collaboration
• Provide medical/clinical education and support for staff
• Provide life skills and wellness education and support for patients and families
• Participate in the implementation of the Individualized Treatment Plan
• Assist in facilitating linkage to health care services
• Assist in discharge planning, as appropriate
• Admission nursing assessments upon move-in to the group home, including

• General head-to-toe physical assessment
• Medication Review
• Allergy Review
• Verify TB test results
• Ensure any ordered homecare equipment is present and working properly (CPAP, O2, Ambulation Aides)
• Ensure Primary Care and Psychiatric Care engagement

• Medications:

• Medication reconciliation and availability for self-administration
• Medication Administration Record (MAR) management
• Oversight and management of controlled medications
• Administration of medications on site, as applicable
• Medication disposal

• Labs & Waived CLIA Testing:
  • Perform approved Point of Care (POC) testing, as ordered
  • Monitoring and reporting of lab results
• Infection & Exposure Control:
  • Support staff with implementation of Infection & Exposure Control policies and procedures
  • Provide education and support to staff and patients/patient/clients as needed:
• Regulatory and compliance documentation and record maintenance

Professional Requirements:

• Meets dress code standards, appearance is neat and clean

• Completes annual education requirements

• Maintains regulatory requirements

• Maintains and ensures patient confidentiality at all times

• Reports to work on time and as scheduled; complete work within designated time

• Represents the organization in a positive and professional manner in the community

• Wears identification while on duty

• Completes in-services

• Attends staff meetings as assigned

• Complies with organizational policies regarding ethical business practices

• Communicates the mission, ethics, and goals of facility

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Effectively communicate via written, verbal, in person and virtual methods

• Basic computer knowledge

• Strong prioritization/organization skills

QUALIFICATIONS

Education Level

High School diploma or equivalent. Graduation from accredited RN program.

Years of Experience

N/A

Required Certification/Licensure

Current Indiana license

Current CPR certification

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Task Percentage of Time/Frequency

Standing - 20%

Sitting - 80%

Squatting - occasional

Driving – occasional; one RN per region; support of four group home locations in the central region, four group home locations in east region, and two group home locations in west region

Kneeling - occasional

Lifting - occasional

Bending - occasional

Time Type:

Pay Range:

Delivering care that changes people's lives starts with our employees. Below are just some of the great benefits Centerstone employees enjoy:

• Medical, dental, and vision health coverage

• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts

• 403b retirement plan with company match

• Paid time off and ten paid holidays

• AD&D Insurance, Life Insurance, and Long Term Disability (company paid)

• Employee Resource Groups

• Continuing education opportunities

• Employee Assistance Program

Centerstone is an equal opportunity employer. Employment at Centerstone is based solely on a person's merit and qualifications directly related to professional competence. We treat all clients and colleagues with dignity and respect.

At Centerstone, we use our values as a guide for what we do. Respect, Expertise, Integrity and Empowerment are at the heart of every interaction at Centerstone, and particularly rooted in our Culture.

Our approach to culture is to create an environment that encourages, supports and celebrates the voices and experiences of our employees. We are committed to a culture of empowerment, respect, integrity and expertise that powers our innovation and connects us to each other, our clients and the communities we serve.

Centerstone is also committed to a strong culture of quality and safety, celebrating role-models who champion best practices for quality, clinical risk, and patient safety.