Behavior Health Nurse RN

Centerstone is among the nation’s leading nonprofit behavioral health systems with thousands of employees dedicated to delivering care that changes people’s lives. A dynamic, well-established organization, we offer rewarding opportunities to serve all ages in a variety of settings. Come talk to us about joining the Centerstone team!

JOB DESCRIPTION:

SUMMARY OF POSITION

A Behavior Health Nurse - RN provides nursing care to chronically or acutely sick patients; provides medication monitoring, adjusts medications within limits prescribed by Medical Director or designate, and performs in liaison role between client and Medical Director or designate, lab, pharmacist, family or residential facility staff, and other community caregivers;  provides information, education and support for clients; promotes wellness, recovery and skill building to sustaining better heath; prevention training in the areas of wellness, recovery, managing symptoms, making healthy life style choices, recognizing and responding to relapse, managing crisis and achieving and sustaining recovery.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides life skills and wellness didactic services utilizing evidence-based methodologies to provide excellent clinical services.  Prepare for and conduct individual, group, and family therapy for assigned caseload. (for clinical/direct service jobs).

• Assist service recipient in developing an individualized treatment plan, must be person centered, family centered, and service centered.  Monitor service recipient progress in treatment and participate in treatment plan reviews as assigned.  Update treatment plans as appropriate. Submit treatment plans at all stages for medical review, if applicable. (clinical/direct service)

• Conduct intake for recipient entering services, including explaining services, gathering information needed on intake materials, ensuring service recipient understands all forms, assuring signature on appropriate contracts and consents, and submitting materials for processing, as assigned. Conduct assessment and write assessment summaries, as assigned. (clinical/direct service)

• Assist service recipients with making linkage with internal and external resources as outlined in treatment plan and in coordination with Integrated Healthcare Services.  And maintain appropriate contact with referral sources including providing information on service recipient progress, behavior, and needs (with appropriate releases), and maintaining ongoing consultation when appropriate.  (clinical/direct service)

• Assist service recipient in making discharge plans and provide follow up medical services as assigned (clinical/direct service).

• Administers and gives medications to patients, monitors the dosage, side effects, use and documents patients’ reactions.  Provides medication training to the client or client’s family or guardian to administer the client’s medication, to monitor proper levels of dosage and watch for side effects.  Obtains laboratory specimens and help doctors with patient examination and continuity of care arrangements with other providers.

• Monitor urinalysis, breathalyzer, and other testing as assigned. 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Effectively communicate via written, verbal, in person and virtual methods.

• Skilled in customer service techniques.

• Skilled in problem-solving.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education Level 

Minimum of Associate's Degree in Nursing

Years of Experience       

Must meet Qualified Mental Health Professional status in relevant programs.

Certification/Licensure 

Active unencumbered Illinois Registered Nurse required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Standing – 20%

Sitting – 80%

Squatting – Occasional

Kneeling – Occasional

Bending – Occasional

Driving – Occasional

Lifting – Occasional

DISCLAIMER

The duties and responsibilities described in this document are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time, or the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands.

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Time Type:

Full time

Pay Range:

$29.63--$41.54

Delivering care that changes people's lives starts with our employees. Below are just some of the great benefits Centerstone employees enjoy:

• Medical, dental, and vision health coverage

• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts

• 403b retirement plan with company match

• Paid time off and ten paid holidays

• AD&D Insurance, Life Insurance, and Long Term Disability (company paid)

• Employee Resource Groups

• Continuing education opportunities

• Employee Assistance Program

Centerstone is an equal opportunity employer. Employment at Centerstone is based solely on a person's merit and qualifications directly related to professional competence. We treat all clients and colleagues with dignity and respect.

At Centerstone, we use our values as a guide for what we do. Respect, Expertise, Integrity and Empowerment are at the heart of every interaction at Centerstone, and particularly rooted in our Culture.

Our approach to culture is to create an environment that encourages, supports and celebrates the voices and experiences of our employees. We are committed to a culture of empowerment, respect, integrity and expertise that powers our innovation and connects us to each other, our clients and the communities we serve.

Centerstone is also committed to a strong culture of quality and safety, celebrating role-models who champion best practices for quality, clinical risk, and patient safety.