Community Action Partne is hiring: RN- Psychiatric Services in Gering

Community Action Partnerships of Western Nebraska (CAPWN) is a non-profit community-based health and human services organization that serves low-income, disadvantaged and those unable to meet their needs through other sources. The agency was established in 1965 and provides services to over 9,000 individuals, children and families in three main areas:

• Community Health Services: WIC, Commodity Supplemental Food, Foster Grandparents, Migrant Seasonal Head Start, and Child Development Center.
• Clinical Health Services: Primary Care, Reproductive Health, Diabetes Management, Immunizations, Migrant Health, Ryan White HIV; Behavioral Health including Counseling Services, Medication Management, Medication Assisted Treatment and Substance Use Counseling and Intensive Outpatient Services and Dental Services.
• Supportive Health Services: Family Stabilization, a Teen Outreach Program, SOAR, Youth Leadership Program, Youth Shelter and Housing Assistance Programs.

OUR PROMISE: Community Action changes people’s lives, embodies the spirit of hope, improves communities, and makes America a better place to live. We care about the entire community and we are dedicated to helping people help themselves and each other.

VISION

Communities where everyone has an opportunity for a successful life.

MISSION

The Mission Statement of the Community Action Partnership of Western Nebraska is to provide quality services and promote learning opportunities to improve nurture the health and well-being of Western Nebraska communities.

KEY BELIEFS

• Integrity—We treat all people with dignity and respect.
• Compassion—We believe working compassionately with people enriches all.
• Inclusion—We are inclusive and advocate for diversity.
• Collaboration—We believe working in partnerships strengthens communities; we seek mutually beneficial partnerships that advance a common mission.
• Innovation—We embrace opportunities to learn, grow and make wise choices.

COMPETITIVE BENEFITS PACKAGE:

● Health ● Dental ● Vision ● Health Savings Account (HSA) ● Flex Plan ● 401k ● Basic and Voluntary Life Insurance ● Ten Paid Holidays ● PTO ● Extended Illness (EIB) ● Employee Assistance Program ● Aflac ● Community Discounts ● Potential for Incentive Pay ●

Psychiatric Services- RN

Non-exempt/Full-time

Monday-Friday, or 4- 10 hours days, Weekends and Evenings off!

Major Duties:

1. Able to work with RN nursing licensure.
2. Assist Psychiatric Services Provider in the coordination of.
3. Assists in the Medication Assisted Treatment program as ordered by provider.
4. Provides adherence counseling and screening for Psychiatric Services patients.
5. Provides care management for Psychiatric Services patients.
6. Administers medications according to the provider’s written, verbal, or electronic orders.
7. Maintains a current, accurate inventory of all Psychiatric Services medications.
8. Assists patients with completing appropriate applications for eligibility of patient assistance medication programs.
9. Coordinates and monitors the need for reordering medications from patient assistance medication programs.
10. Monitors inventory and orders supplies for Psychiatric Services as needed.
11. Provides and documents education to patients and caregivers about psychotropic medications and other related medications.
12. Acts as a liaison between internal staff and external health care services (i.e., Referrals, Intensive Outpatient Therapy etc.) in the coordination and care of patients.
13. Completes all documentation in an accurate and timely manner
14. Effectively communicates while interacting with patients, patient families and staff.
15. Participate in the ongoing Quality Assurance and Improvement initiatives.
16. Prepare and submit program reports as requested.
17. Maintain confidentiality of records and communications following CAPWN policy and HIPAA privacy and security policies and procedures.
18. Maintain current BLS (Basic Life Support) / CPR (Cardiopulmonary Recusation)
19. Maintains continuing education requirements.
20. Assists with Prescription Drug Monitoring Programs (PDMP), and Psychiatric Services programs as requested.
21. As a CAPWN team member, dedicate your energy to providing high quality, value-added customer service and care to our clients. Embrace the CAPWN Code of Conduct, practicing integrity, strong communication and respect for leaders and peers. Engage with the team and commit to improving and nurturing the health and well-being of the Western Nebraska Communities we serve.
22. Other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions:

• Well-lit, temperature-controlled clinical setting, with standard medical and office equipment available.
• Must be able to work irregular hours, and evenings and out-of-town training.
• Work is frequently stressful and requires meeting tight deadlines.
• Work is in a highly dynamic clinic where patients can be difficult and there are frequent interruptions and changes throughout the day.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to frequently bend, stoop, twist, stand and walk.
• Manual dexterity sufficient to operate office and medical equipment.

• Must regularly talk, hear, and have close vision ability to record and communicate appropriate documents and records.
• Occasionally lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds.

Minimum Qualifications:

Grade: 21

1. RN license for the state of Nebraska.
2. RN nursing experience or one year of psychiatric service nursing experience- Preferred
3. Current CPR certification.
4. Valid Nebraska driver’s license with good driving record and insured vehicle.

Grade: 22

1. Must meet the minimum qualifications above.
2. Three years RN nursing experience or two years psychiatric services nursing experience- preferred.

Grade: 23

1. Must meet the minimum qualifications above.
2. Five years RN nursing experience or Three years psychiatric nursing experience-Preferred