RN Outpatient

JOB TITLE RN Outpatient- ACT Program SUMMARY: Provides direct clinical and psychiatric nursing services to individuals and groups that seek treatment at Frontier Health. Participates in a variety of meetings at assigned hub and on a corporate-wide level designed to maintain high quality and efficiency in service delivery. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Education: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required. Bachelor's in nursing preferred. Licensure: Registered nurse licensed to work in state(s) of employment. Certification: N/A Experience: Experience as a staff nurse in a psychiatric setting preferred. Knowledge/Skills: Ability to maintain composure in difficult situations. CPR training. Ability to follow written and verbal directions. Verbal/written communication skills EQUIPMENT: , Computer, fax machine, copier, thermometer, B/P cuff, scale and any other equipment required to perform the functions of the position. MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Provide assessment counseling and supportive therapy to clients of the center when appropriate. 2. Assumes responsibility for management of clinical caseload, including: maintenance of appropriate contacts with referral sources, coordination of services with other professionals and agencies, follow up contact with clients as needed, record keeping of treatment assessment, goals and progress. 3. Administer prescribed medications. Perform venipuncture as ordered. 4. Provide patient/family education regarding medication and treatment diagnosis, and disease process. 5. Provides supervision when appropriate. 6. Performs in-services and community education services as required. 7. Responds to physician ordered nursing duties. 8. Provides case management for assigned clients as needed. 9. Provides nursing coverage as directed/scheduled. 10. Respond to urgent / emergent situations per protocol / current training. 11. Assist clients with obtaining medications through prior approvals formulary or indigent programs as needed. 12. Maintains safety and security of medications at site and conducts monthly inventory. 13.Attend and participate in regularly scheduled staff meetings and in-services and individual program planning staffings as needed. Participates in communities as directed. 14. All other duties as assigned. PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: Although each position has its own unique duties and responsibilities, the following listing applies to every employee. All employees of the organization are expected to: 1. Support the organization's mission, vision, and values of excellence and competence, collaboration, innovation, commitment to our community, and accountability and ownership. 2. Exercise necessary cost control measures. 3. Maintain positive internal and external customer service relationships. 4. Demonstrate effective communication skills by conveying necessary information accurately, listening effectively and asking questions when clarification is needed. 5. Plan and organize work effectively and ensure its completion. 6. Demonstrate reliability by arriving to work on time and utilizing effective time management. 7. Meet all productivity requirements. 8. Demonstrate team behavior and must be willing to promote a team-oriented environment. 9. Represent the organization professionally at all times. 10. Demonstrate initiative and strive to continually improve processes and relationships. 11. Follow all Frontier Health rules, policies and procedures as well as any applicable laws and standards.