Integrated Health Nurse

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Job Description: Job Title: Integrated Health Nurse Location: Indianapolis, IN. Department: ​FQ Psychiatry Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary: The Registered Nurse (RN) position is responsible for providing nursing services to clients/patients in a variety of settings to include but not limited to residential care facilities, behavioral health programs, substance use disorder treatment programs, crisis centers, outpatient and/or primary medical care clinics or in the community within client/patient homes.

The Integrated Health Nurse position offers… • All-Inclusive Employee Benefits Package - A robust full-time employee benefits package encompassing health, dental, vision, retirement, disability, life insurance, wellness program, and more • Telemedicine – 24/7 phone, web, or mobile app medical, behavioral health, & dermatology visits • Employee Assistance Program – 24/7 counseling services, legal assistance, & financial consultation for you and your household at no cost • Paid Time Off - 29 days per year including vacation & holiday pay • Workplace Culture - An environment cultivating employee wellbeing, valuing each individual's humanity, and actively promoting healthy, joyful workforce engagement

Key Responsibilities: • Perform all appropriate nursing assessments per service line requirements, utilizing a high level of clinical competence. • Evaluate the client/patient’s physical condition and the need for services. • Complete required screenings, record the client/patient’s initial medical histories and vital signs; coordinate any required action planning based on results. • Monitor the health status of the client/patient during services provided. • Work with the treatment team to coordinate care based on client/patient needs. • Create action plans for client/patient based on physical and mental health in regard to treatment needs. • Oversee infectious disease control, client/patient hygiene, and related client & facility health issues, under the supervision of nursing leadership. • Provide disease prevention, risk reduction and other health education as needed. • Arrange medical appointments for client/patients dealing with medical conditions that occur during treatment and manage medical emergencies, such as accidental injuries and/or drug reactions. • Consult with a physician/advanced practice provider as necessary or advocate for medical services through managed care organizations. • Arrange or monitor special dietary needs for medical conditions. • Review medication requirements with clients/patients, educating the client and guardian (if necessary) about the benefits of taking prescribed medications as prescribed.  • Administer and oversee administration of medications via various methods according to service line requirements; Monitor medication compliance in regard to State Regulatory standards. • Consult with the physician/advanced practice provider or pharmacy to confirm medications prescribed. • Oversee therapeutic injection of medication (subcutaneous or intramuscular). • Monitor lab levels including consultation with physicians/advanced practice providers, clients, and clinical staff. • Coordinate medication needs with pharmacies, clients/patients, and families, including the use of indigent drug programs. • Monitor medication side-effects including the use of standardized evaluations. • Monitor physician orders for treatment modifications requiring client/patient education. • Assists Physician/Advanced Practice Provider with client/patient exams. • Sets up and draws any necessary labs and performs any special procedures as requested by the Physician/Advanced Practice Provider. • Complete all required documentation in a timely manner as indicated in company policies and procedures. • Demonstrate interest in long term and short-term goals and objectives of the company. • Other duties as assigned by program leadership.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: • Capable of communicating ideas clearly and effectively. • Demonstrate the ability to operate a computer and various software applications. • Demonstrates good judgment and discernment in dealing with people. • Ability to work with information in a confidential manner. • Demonstrated strong time management skills demonstrating the ability to complete all required paperwork in a timely manner as well as manage multiple tasks. • Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain effective communications and working relationships with other associates, clients, family members, outside entities and the general public. • Demonstrated ability to maintain a positive attitude in the work environment. • Flexible, versatile and comfortable in a rapidly changing environment while maintaining effectiveness and efficiency. • Understands how to work with people of various socio-economic status with dignity • Demonstrate ability to work with individuals experiencing behavioral health crises, ability to maintain calm and professionalism in crisis situations. • Thorough knowledge of principles, theories, and practices of nursing to mental health services and/or substance abuse. • Knowledge of the policies, procedures, and regulations of the program to which the employee is assigned. • Detailed knowledge of information and techniques needed to rehabilitate physical and mental ailments and provide alternative treatments. • Aptitudes to develop, coordinate, and evaluate services within assigned program responsibilities. • Effectively apply techniques of a complex nature to make a decision or solve a problem by using logic to identify key facts, explore alternatives, and propose quality Solutions. • Ability to read & interpret documents such as lab results, notes & documents within an         electronic health record, safety rules, operating & maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.  • Ability to write routine reports & correspondence clearly & effectively via multiple methods, in various platforms. Communicates effectively & therapeu

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