Pediatric Behavioral Health Nurse (RN) at Hope Network Behavioral Health

The Program Nurse-RN is a key associate at Hope Network whose primary responsibilities include: quality and efficiency of nurse related operations.  This includes the facilitation and/or coordination of the medication administration and direct individual health care program of residents.  Responsible for the initial and on-going education of direct care staff in relevant health care areas.

 Here are some ways Hope Network Invests in you:

• Medical, Vision, & Dental Care
• $5,000 sign on bonus
• Coverage of licensing renewal expenses (prorated)
• Supportive Work Environment
• Educational Reimbursement
• Career-Pathing
• Paid Training
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Generous Paid Time Off

What you’ll be doing

Clinical Requirements: 

1. Regular and predictable attendance is an essential requirement of this position.
2. Provide education to direct care staff and residents in all relevant health care related areas as needed.
3. Provide guidance and direction in the administration (including medication-passing checks) procurement, and evaluation of individual medications.  Monitor the purpose and response to medications, communicating with the prescriber as needed.
4. Proactively monitor and treat chronic and emergency medical conditions and illnesses within the advisement of affiliate medical providers.  
5. Develop healthcare goals in collaboration with Case Holder to ensure inclusion in Individual Plan of Service (IPOS) when necessary.  Provide staff with all appropriate information to carry out these goals.
6. Attend Person Centered Planning meetings as requested.
7. Act as general consultant on medical and health related issues of the residents.
8. Document medical treatment and health status in resident records for continuity of care and treatment team reference per regulatory standards.
9. Communicate relevant medical issues with all affiliated medical provider(s) and applicable program management.
10. Provide leadership, support, and direction to staff to facilitate communications, problem solving, and program development.
11. Ensure medical compliance with all regulatory bodies (i.e. OSHA, licensing, CARF, etc.).
12. Attend medication review meetings with psychiatrist and/or physicians as designated.
13. Participate in the appropriate nurse “on-call” rotation.  Provide input to the periodic review of the on-call system.
14. Be familiar with relative corporate and departmental policies and procedures, ensuring that these policies and procedures are followed.
15. Other duties as assigned.

Anticipated Work Schedule

• Regular Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:00pm (flexible schedule available)

Job Requirements

Required:  

• Licensed Registered Nurse in the State of Michigan.
• Valid driver’s license required according to Hope Network policy.

     Preferred:

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing Preferred.
• One year of hospital or assessment experience.

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