Nurse Manager Outpatient

3 weeks ago

Fairhope Alabama, United States AltaPointe Health Full time
Overview:
Adult Outpatient Programs provide the least restrictive level of care where adults may receive clinical interventions aimed at decreasing existing signs and symptoms. Outpatient treatment focuses on recovery, problem resolution, symptom reduction, stabilization and/or prevention of movement to a higher level of care. Treatment varies widely and depends upon the consumer’s presenting symptoms.

Responsibilities:
Clinical Responsibilities

Direct the clinical nursing services for AltaPointe Outpatient Programs located at Bay Minette AOP & COP, Fairhope AOP, Foley AOP, Franklin, and Washington County

Train nursing staff in documentation requirements and monitor for adherence to standards

Monitor nurses to ensure completion of AVATAR To Do Lists

Ensure nursing staff meet productivity

Ensure staff coverage for all clinics

Identify and monitor nursing deficiencies (through peer reviews, trainings, chart audits, etc.) in the outpatient clinics and implement corrective measures

Administer medications, observing the Seven Rights of medication administration

Provides medication education for the patient and family, including uses and potential side effects. Monitor patientss for potential side effects of medications and reports findings to the Provider

Ensure completion of the following for clinic appointments: Medical Checklist/Physical Health/Nutritional screening, Medication List/MAR, height/weight, AIMS and vital signs, PHQ-9, Alcohol Use Assessment, Coordination of Care, Psychotropic Consent forms, as applicable, provide Tobacco Cessation information, provide information and/or referral for patients with indications of alcohol abuse

Monitors and ensure completion of nursing and Provider documentation

Coordinate provision of services by CMA, nurses and Providers

Inform staff and implement new and/or changes in policies, procedures, standards

Ensure follow up is conducted for missed clinic and injection appointments

Ensure coverage for completion of the nursing portion of intakes/aftercares of Baldwin County group home patients

Ensure requirements regarding Clozaril are met

Monitor laboratory results, UDS results and reports abnormal findings to the Provider

Ensure Verbal Orders are printed weekly, signed by Provider, and sent to Scanning

Ensure Sample Medications are received, logged, stored, and distributed per standards

Order medical supplies

Ensure weight scales and medical equipment are calibrated and maintained per standards

Ensure compliance with glucose monitor log, medication room checklist, refrigerator log, and AED monthly check

Maintain availability for nurses and CMA to staff difficult cases

Respond to questions from CarePointe staff in a timely manner

Ensure follow up for any psychopharm after hours crisis reports

Assist in clinic as needed

Provides emergency care as needed in response to Codes 999 and Code 0.

Demonstrates the ability to recognize the elements of a crisis state and knows how to deescalate or resolve the situation to include nursing triage services as needed

 

Administers appropriate personnel functions

Interview nursing and CMA applicants when necessary and completes necessary forms as outlined by Personnel Policy and Procedure

Provides staff training in the general orientation of the facility, policies and procedures, program operations and specific skill areas

Objectively complete employee performance evaluations on program staff (can be with the assistance of the program coordinator)

Complete API and Company mileage by noon on Monday of new pay period

Provide ongoing consultation and training for nursing staff in outpatient clinics

Is knowledgeable and applies personnel policies and procedures on a consistent basis

Ensure staff maintain credentialing and licenses

Ensure nursing staff receive and maintain all CLIA waived requirements

Ensure competence of outpatient nursing staff

 

Supervision and Consultation

Seek clinical supervision and consultation needs

Accept and employ suggestions for improvement

Actively work to enhance clinical skills

Informs supervisor of staff changes, incident reports, issues that arise as needed

 

Clinical Record Keeping

Document in a timely fashion per AltaPointe policy

Document in a clear, concise manner, types of patient problems, treatment goals and services provided

Documentation shows that forms, notes, logs, and other applicable written information are completed promptly, accurately and updated when appropriate

Document legibly

 

Courteous and respectful towards patients, visitors and co-workers

Treat patients with care, dignity and compassion

Respects patient’s privacy and confidentiality

Is pleasant and cooperative with others

Assist patients and visitors as needed

Personal values don’t inhibit ability to relate and care for others

 

Administrative and Other related duties as Assigned

Actively participates in Performance Improvement activities

Collaborates with Leadership, PI, Assistant Coordinators & Coordinators regarding nursing issues and services

Assists in preparation for audits by DMH, Joint Commission, Medicaid

Actively participates in AltaPointe committees as required

Follows AltaPointe policies & procedures

Maintains current State license and requirements for renewals (i.e. CEUs), and attends to required in-services and workshops

 

Qualifications:
Possesses current RN license to practice in the state of Alabama. 

 

Knowledge in adult and child/adolescent specialty, outlined below, to be attained within six (6) months of employment:

Knowledge of psychiatric disorders and serious emotional disturbances

Knowledge of general and psychiatric nursing care

Basic knowledge of medical terminology especially those terms associated with psychiatric care

Familiarity of psychopharmacology and the use of psychotropic medications

Knowledge of behavior management, crisis intervention and, interventions common to acute psychotic patients as well as to non-violent crisis intervention practice

Knowledge of educational methods appropriate to the populations

Knowledge of cultural diversity

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