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JOB POSITION
Psychiatric Nurse
Rochester Rehabilitation Center – Elmwood Ave
Posting Date
Until Filled
Summary/Objective
The Psychiatric Nurse (RN) assumes responsibility for the provision of a range of health-related services to adults, adolescents and children with serious and persistent mental illness attending the Mental Health Clinic, including health screening, administration of psychotropic medications, health education, and teaching.
Essential Functions
1. Imparts agency philosophy of “Equal Opportunity, Independence and Realization of Individual Potential” to children, families, program staff and community resources.
2. Maintains confidentiality of information relating to individuals and their families in accordance with agency policy.
3. Conducts and reviews physical health screenings of consumers in the Mental Health Clinic. Coordinates the scheduling of emergent physical needs and obtains medical reports from Primary Care Physicians.
4. Monitors metabolic status and other recommended laboratory tests for clients prescribed atypical antipsychotics and other medications.
5. Maintains client record, medical histories, medication records and completes updates in accordance with regulatory requirements.
6. Administers psychotropic medications as ordered by the Psychiatrists or PNP and coordinates refills with the pharmacy. Communicates with prescribers regarding individual’s response to medication and promptly reports any side effects or adverse reactions.
7. Participates in the planning, implementation and review of individual treatment plans in the context of the interdisciplinary treatment team.
8. Carries a small caseload of clients and provides health monitoring services.
9. Meets or exceeds productivity billing expectations.
10. Participates in conferences, workshops. Department meetings and in-service training as needed or recommended to enhance job skills and personal growth and development.
11. Adheres to agency’s policies and procedures as well as department guidelines.
Competency Requirements
Values: Demonstrates the organization’s values
Customer Service
Communications
Continuous Improvement
Collaboration/Teamwork
Accountability
Supervisor Responsibility
N/A
Work Environment
Mental Health Clinic
Physical Demands
N/A
Travel
N/A
Required Educational Experience
Current license and registration as a Register Nurse by the New York State Department of Education. Specialized training and one year of experience working with psychiatric patients preferred.
Must possess and maintain a clean and valid NYS Driver’s License.
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel) and adaptability and aptitude in learning other systems.
Demonstrated ability to problem-solve and prioritize in medical/health/safety situations.
Demonstrated ability to exercise prudent judgment specifically with regard to medical/health/mental health/safety issues.
Demonstrated ability to organize/prioritize work and work independently.
Additional Eligibility Requirements
N/A
What We Offer
Affordable Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off (PTO)
9 Paid Holidays
Matching 403B Retirement Plan
Additional Insurance Offerings - Specified Disease Insurance w/ Cancer Rider, Accident Insurance, Identity Theft Protection
Employer Paid Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)
Employer paid Life Insurance, Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement