Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Registered Nurse #1646/#1647

The Medical Services Registered Nurse (RN) will be responsible for clinical collaboration at our Non-CCBHC sites, working with Lifeworks NW providers, Lifeworks NW clients accessing outpatient mental health services, and with community partner clinics providing primary care or specialty care services to our clients. Provision of care will be professional, comprehensive, and culturally specific. Key functions of this position include ongoing nursing assessments; triage for medication questions/concerns; tracking, coordinating, and administering injectable medications ordered by Lifeworks NW Licensed Medical Providers; medical case management; skills training on a variety of chronic health conditions and health and wellness topics; and care coordination across clinical disciplines and with both internal and external providers. The RN will work with the client and care team to improve the client's health and wellbeing, while helping to reduce emergency room usage and inpatient hospitalizations.

Location: This position is based out of LifeWorks NW's Milwaukie and King sites.

Pay/Benefits: $45,301 - $58,891 annual salary with pro-rated comprehensive benefits. This position is part-time at 20 hours per week.

Salary Placement Notice:
The posted salary range reflects the compensation potential for this role. Most candidates will be placed between the entry level and midpoint of the range, depending on their experience and qualifications. However, more seasoned professionals with extensive exact or similar experience may be considered for placement toward the higher end of the range. Final salary offers are made in alignment with internal compensation processes in accordance with Oregon Pay Equity laws.

Responsibilities

• Completes ongoing physical and mental health nursing assessments/screenings for clients both in person and via telehealth with timely documentation and appropriate monitoring, communication and follow up.
• Leads and effectively coordinates multi-disciplinary care team in developing, implementing, and communicating holistic care plans to clients, including transitions of care for clients who are disengaged.
• Provides long-acting psychotropic medications via IM injection to clients on an ongoing basis; schedules and tracks client injection appointments, follows up with pharmacies to ensure refills are received and stored properly, consults with Lifeworks NW Licensed Medical Providers (LMPs) on any questions, concerns or for clarification as needed, and assesses clients who do not attend either RN injection or LMP follow up appointments within an appropriate timeframe - including participation in a regular weekly rotation of a drop in clinic for clients across the agency who did not attend their LMP follow up appointments and require refills of their medications before they can be rescheduled.
• Helps monitor and triage mental health symptoms, medication side effects, and helps differentiate physical health symptoms from exacerbation of psychiatric symptoms. This includes participation in RN phone/email triaging of medication concerns across the agency and review of lab work related to physical health screenings, psychiatric medications and providing follow up as needed.
• Develops specific methods of communication for and ensures timely follow up on pertinent medical information shared across medical providers including medication reconciliation, diagnoses, baseline symptom presentation, lab work, and care plans/transitions of care.
• Facilitates a learning environment for clients, their caregivers, cross-discipline staff, and other members of the care team.
• Provides training as needed and at supervisor discretion for new medical services staff.
• Documents all required client information into agency specific Electronic Health Records system and maintains confidentiality with Personal Health Information; participates in site/program/team specific tracking systems such as reports and spreadsheets.
• Meets professional agency standards for documentation and accuracy of work, client care/customer service, attendance/punctuality, and teamwork as defined in the Performance Evaluation.
• Attends regular supervisions, consultations, meetings, and trainings, as determined by RN supervisor.
• Maintains required nursing competencies and top of license practice and engages in ongoing professional development.

Required Qualifications

• Unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license in Oregon upon hire.
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) from accredited program.
• This position requires a valid and active QMHP credential registration through MHACBO within 30 days of hire.
• After 1,000 hours of supervised experience candidates will apply for QMHP credential certification through MHACBO.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) card from American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• Good computer skills including a functional knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word, OneDrive, Excel and Teams. Ability to quickly learn proprietary software including Electronic Health Record system.
• Demonstrates cultural competency and trauma informed care in addressing barriers which may lead to lack of access and engagement.
• Ability to perform essential functions of job without creating a direct threat to the safety of self or others.
• Requires valid driver's license, proof of current automobile insurance coverage, verification of safe driving record from DMV, and ability to meet LWNW driving requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Two (2) or more years of relevant experience working with clients experiencing a wide range of mental health symptoms including severe and persistent mental health diagnoses.
• Knowledge and understanding of resources and appropriate supports available within the greater Portland metro and surrounding communities.

LifeWorks NW is a private, non-profit organization providing prevention, mental health, substance use treatment, and related social services to youths, adults, and older adults in over fifteen locations throughout Multnomah, Washington, and Clackamas counties. LifeWorks NW promotes a healthy community by providing quality and culturally responsive mental health and addiction services across the lifespan.

Our core values-Recovery and Relationships, Resilience, and Results-inform the work we do. The four pillars of the strategic vision include Compassionate, Impactful Care, Holistic Health, Passionate Team, and Thriving Organization. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are critical to successfully achieving the mission. We know that "life works" when people get the help they need and are dedicated to changing lives.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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