Registered Nurse

 Conduct risk assessments, develop and implement safety plans, and provide crisis intervention and stabilization services as needed, including facilitating access to inpatient facilities for behavioral health care.  Provides 80 percent of treatment contacts in the community, including leading groups when clinically indicated.  Ensures all documentations are completed in a timely manner and remain in compliance with agency and OMH regulations.  Coordinate services with other specialist on the ACT Team, i.e. Psychiatrist, Substance Use Specialist, Employment Specialist, Nurse.

Compliance  Represent the agency and its services to the community in a positive and professional manner.  Participate in required staff meetings, including regular supervision and daily clinical staff meetings.  Participate in any required training, consultation calls, and onsite visits or review when required by contract.  Establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with; clinical, administrative, support staff, community partners, clients, and family/natural supports.  Perform S:US charting requirements, correspondence, and other paperwork in a complete and timely manner.  Communicate pertinent consumer and operational information to the Team Leader and Senior management  Assists in the planning, developing and implementation of goals and training to further develop participants skills.  Responsible for reporting and documenting all incidents to Team Leader within 24 hours.

Operations  Process and sign medication orders, complete medication refills, and prior authorization for specific medications based on provider request.  Ensure access to medications through timely refills, by obtaining sample medication per order and by appropriate use of discretionary funds or patient assistance programs for medications.  Accept delegation and follow through with specific expanded assignments and responsibilities within S:US system such as quality improvement teams, task groups, committees, consultations, mentoring or training responsibilities.  Demonstrate teamwork and goal-oriented productivity.  Operate as a member of multidisciplinary team and ensure services are provided in the community and clinical setting in required by contract.  Other duties as assigned.

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