BRBHS Job Position Details

Bear River Behavioral Health is seeking part-time Registered Nurse to work at our Receiving Center 2 night shifts (24 hrs/wk = 60% FTE) NOTE: Differential is given for night and weekend shifts when covered.

Job Description:  Primary responsibilities include provide immediate, short-term care for individuals experiencing mental health or substance use crises through assessment and stabilization. Under the direction of Center prescribers, administer (including injections), monitor, package or review the client’s medication(s) and medication regimen, and provide information and education. Client check-in and medical information gathering prior to client psychiatric/SUD services, including blood pressure, weight, height, medication concerns, medication history, etc. Duties may be provided one-on-one or in a group/clinic setting in outpatient clinics, receiving center, residential facilities, day programs, or other outreach locations.

May provide prescribed case management services in Coordinating, Assessing, Linking, & Monitoring through various modes of communication with the client, family members, or service agencies to ensure access to medical services. Monitoring the prescribed medication regimen with the client or other applicable individual or agency staff, on behalf of the client.

Secondary Activities: Maintain up-to-date accurate and quality medication service and time sheet documentation by 30 minutes past closing of the day following the date of service delivery in the Center’s automated clinical records system including all time actually worked with the appropriate activity code and time duration. Obtain approval from immediate supervisor on any and all leave taken. Attend monthly supervision, and attend team and organization meetings as scheduled. Assist in the organization and maintenance of medication samples. Perform non-billable activities related to the Medical In Box. Maintain an automated schedule, reflecting the FTE availability within Center hours, in order to be consistently available and visible to Center staff and clients.

OTHER SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND EXPECTATIONS:

• Knowledge of the practice of the clinical nursing specialty information.
• Knowledge of confidentiality and ability to maintain compliance with confidentiality of all client and Center sensitive information.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of community resources available to those with mental health or substance use disorders.
• Teaming skills for effective interoffice relations and for working with others in client treatment.
• Computer literacy and skills for operation of automated medical records, email, scheduling, etc.
• Timeliness with schedule including whereabouts, arrival to work, attendance at meetings, and client appointments.
• Document exact and “to the minute” for billings and time sheet entries.
• Positive attitude related to job expectations, supervision, Center policies and procedures, etc.
• Ability to behave ethically and to understand and maintain appropriate boundaries with clients and staff.
• Flexible hours to meet client and/or Center needs.
• Conduct expected tasks in a safe manner, uphold Center safety policies, and report perceived safety issues to appropriate sources.

EDUCATIONAL AND/OR PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS:  Registered Nurse degree from an accredited school of nursing, and current license in nursing. Experience serving individuals with mental health and/or substance use conditions preferred.

Position Salary: $44,435.00/year – $49,820.00/year.  Salary based on education, experience and licensure.

Position Hours: 2 night shifts (24 hrs/wk = 60% FTE)  NOTE: Differential is given for night and weekend shifts when covered.

Full and excellent benefits. See details on our website https://www.brbhs.org/ under the Careers tab. EOE.