RN Saturday

Community Health Link RN

U Mass Memorial Health is seeking a skilled RN to join our Community Health Link team. As a Community Health Link RN, you will play a vital role in providing high-quality care to our clients.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist Psychiatry in refilling medication for CHL clients by answering the Medication Refill Line and communicating and educating clients about medications.
• Complete nursing assessments of clients screening for but not limited to such diseases as diabetes, hypertension, and tuberculosis.
• Identify medical, emotional, and social problems requiring further assessment and treatment.
• Provide appropriate health care and coordinate referrals as needed.
• Facilitate referrals to primary care provider or establish contact with existing primary care provider.
• Contribute to the development of treatment plan particularly as related to medical concerns.
• Establishes realistic goals, documents clear and concise plans of care, regularly updates plans of care based on change in health status.
• Plan of care is made with client, family, and team members.
• Works with individual clients on wellness initiatives such as smoking cessation, improved nutrition, increased physical activity, and stress management, and follows through with all medical care recommendations.
• Facilitate educational groups regarding nutrition, physical activity, smoking cessation, stress management, and medical needs for clients.
• Provides educational support to increase knowledge of clients and mental health providers regarding medical conditions.
• Maintain regular contact among consumer, primary care, and primary and psychiatric providers, using existing family and social supports as well.
• Record all assessments, treatment plans, and follow up data in the electronic medical record system daily.

Requirements:

• CBHC Community RN or LPN
• Nursing assessments may be completed in the community, including in schools and homes.
• Complete nursing assessment updates.
• Complies with established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives.
• Demonstrates use of Quality Improvement in daily operations.
• Complies with all health and safety regulations and requirements.
• Bachelor's degree in nursing.
• Demonstrates proficiency in standard nursing practice including assessment, intervention, and evaluation.
• Demonstrates ability to communicate effectively and professionally with consumers, staff and providers.
• Demonstrates proficiency in completing electronic documentation in compliance with grant requirements, agency, state, and federal guidelines and policies.
• Strengths/Experience in Wellness oriented care plans including nutrition, physical activity, tobacco cessation, and stress management.

U Mass Memorial Health is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates.

We are committed to creating a workplace that is inclusive and respectful of all employees.