Nurse

TITLE: Registered Nurse/Licensed Practical Nurse

Responsible to: Nurse Supervisor & Medical Director

Work area: Community, Clinical Sites

SUMMARY

• Path Behavioral Health, a progressive, client-first organization is seeking a RN or LPN for immediate placement to provide outpatient children, adolescent, and adult nursing services.
• Our sole purpose is to improve the lives of people and families affected by mental illness.
• We provide specialized, individualized clinical care in our culture of respect and integrity.
• This position requires the ability to work collaboratively and respectfully with our behavioral and mental health clients ranging from pediatric through adults.
• You must be highly organized with excellent written and verbal communication skills, initiative, and have a passion for excellence in your nursing practice.

• Primary job duties
• Initial intake and interview of clients presenting for behavioral health assessment and treatment.
• Perform lab tests from standing or new order.
• Obtain and document vitals
• Evaluate physical status for assessment and treatment
• Follow-up reporting of lab results, prepare record for providers
• Serve as a liaison between client and provider
• Serve on care team to create and assess patient management policies and processes
• Facilitate referrals to other healthcare professionals and facilities
• Communicate with agencies, ancillary service providers, hospitals and others at the direction of physician/nurse practitioner
• Represent Path Behavioral Health’s philosophy of compassion and kindness with every client encounter
• Collaboratively and respectfully work with our behavioral and mental health clients ranging from pediatric through adults.
• Maintain ethical standards of practice set forth by licensing and professional standard of clinical practice. Adhere to the Ethical Code of Ethics and principles of the Respective professions
• Remain committed and respectful of cultural diversity, religious and personal values and traditions of clients and their families in alignment with company’s mission

Qualifications

• Unrestricted State nursing license
• Registered Nurse Certification
• Or Licensed Practical Nurse Certification
• Strong preference given for your experience in an outpatient mental health setting
• 2 Years nursing experience preferred.