Psychiatric Nurse Specialist

3 days ago

Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, United States Centers for Independence Full time
Job Title: Psychiatric Nurse

This is a technical position that provides holistic nursing care for individuals involved in the programs they support. The Psychiatric Nurse will assess and treat responses to actual and potential mental and physical health conditions, promoting wellness and referring individuals to appropriate medical care.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Understand and demonstrate through practice, the treatment guidelines specified in DHS 63 (Community Support Programs for Chronically Mentally Ill Persons).
  • Provide support and administer medications as needed, for clients in the community and in their home, designated residence, or facility.
  • Assist clients in medication management and coordination, including the maintenance of medication records, reconciliation of medications, documentation of medication assistance needed, collaboration with MD and pharmacy on medication changes/reviews, ensuring clients' medications are being provided to clients as ordered.
  • Collaborate effectively with internal and external systems to assist individuals served in achieving their treatment and recovery goals.
  • Provide comprehensive assessment, re-assessment, care planning, direct nursing care interventions, and termination of care within program guidelines and professional practices.
  • Accurately document services maintaining a thorough client record following program policies and procedures within stated guidelines and timeframes.
  • Provide consultation and training to program staff regarding health-related issues.
  • Notify the case manager, appropriate program supervisor, and/or psychiatric provider, of any psychiatric symptoms or behavior change that may require intervention and any health-related documentation for the client record.
  • Develop strategies for providing patient education and medication monitoring.
  • Provide training to staff on appropriate policy and procedure for medication management within the program areas.
  • Monitors and reports medication errors to appropriate person(s) as deemed necessary.
  • Ensures safe storage of clients' medications, according to State regulations.
  • Attends and participates in team meetings, all staff meetings, in-service training seminars, and conferences as required.
  • Providing Preceptorship supervision for student interns as appropriate.
  • Cross-trained to all program areas, and able to cover if departmental needs deem necessary.
  • Additional duties as assigned within the ACT team.
  • Provide transportation in your personal vehicle to clients, as team need dictates or as requested by supervisor or treatment team.
Requirements:
  • Associate's degree is required in the field of Nursing.
  • Must have at least 1,000 hours of clinical experience working with adults with severe and persistent mental illness.
  • Current CPR certification or obtained within the first 90 days of employment.
  • Medical Terminology.
  • Required Valid Driver's License: Motor vehicle record acceptable to program and/or contractual requirements. A valid Wisconsin driver's license, and automobile insurance with minimum limits of $50,000/$100,000 bodily injury and $10,000 property damage.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Knowledge of mental illness, substance use disorders, psychopharmacology, and evidenced-based practices specific to the needs of the clients.
  • Awareness of personal, cultural, educational, and environmental aspects of community living for individuals living with a mental illness or substance use disorder.
  • Knowledge of biological, psychological, and social problems and appropriate therapeutic interventions.
  • Knowledge of psychotropic medications and side effects.
  • Knowledge of community health, social service, and advocacy resources available within the community.
  • Must be familiar with Microsoft Word, Outlook, Teams, and Excel.
  • Professional workplace appearance and conduct; friendliness and courtesy to consumers, coworkers, and vendors.
  • Knowledge of community support programs in Milwaukee County is desirable.
  • Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in English, both orally and in writing.
  • Familiarity with the Electronic Health Records (EHRs) system is desirable.
  • Access to a personal vehicle.
Physical Requirements, Visual Acuity, and Work Conditions:
  • Physical Requirements: On occasion must be able to push/pull/lift/move objects weighing at least 50 pounds. Frequently or constantly lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Possible exposure to blood and body fluids with some exposure to animals (pets), hazardous materials, and infectious diseases.
  • Visual Acuity: The worker must have close visual acuity to perform activities such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal.
  • Working Conditions: This position may also work in a variety of indoor and outdoor work environments in the community which may include various outdoor weather conditions, loud noises, fluctuating temperatures, and the occasional use of stairs. This position works with office equipment including, but not limited to, personal computers, photocopiers, fax machines, and multiline phones. Possible exposure to blood and body fluids with some exposure to animals (pets), hazardous materials, and infectious diseases.

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