Psychiatric Care Specialist RN

Summary

The essential functions of this position include, but are not limited to

completing nursing intake assessments for adolescent patients entering the Intensive Outpatient Program; establishing a therapeutic relationship with all patients and families; providing nursing care, assessment, support, and educations to patients/families; maintaining a therapeutic environment through general knowledge of patients' therapy plans and reinforcement of desired behaviors; participating in delivery of educational services to patients and their families; performing discharge functions; collaborating with the psychiatric multidisciplinary team and attending regular treatment team meetings; providing pertinent clinical data to outside agencies as needed to assure compliance with their requirements. Other duties may be assigned.

Responsibilities

• (40%)
• Completion of nursing IOP assessment for all incoming patients involving biopsychosocial data collection from patient, family, and collateral contacts as needed. Completes medication reconciliation. Maintains patient medical records and records information legibly, accurately, using the approved format, timely, and following all procedures. Communicates assessment needs to treatment team. (20%)
• Assists in screening IOP program applicants for applicability in program, including phone calls and coordination of care needs. Addresses questions about program to family members and other interested parties. (20%)
• Participates improving the patients' physical/mental health and maintaining patient safety. Responds appropriately to patient conditions utilizing critical thinking skills. Coordinates medical issues for patients with the Primary Care team. Reviews medications with every patient and family weekly/as needed. Notes and coordinates physician orders. Provides ongoing case management and assists in discharge planning. Ensures all discharge forms are completed and distributed to the appropriate parties. Assists patient with completing paperwork as needed. (20%)
• Participates in treatment team meetings to review IOP patient progress. Conducts educational sessions for patients as needed. Provides support to the treatment team. Participates in training activities as needed. OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Educates casual staff regarding documentation and facilitates compliance. Collaborates with psychiatrist regarding discharge criteria or length of stay. Prepares patients for discharge from admission through their length of stay. Works with therapist and outside agencies for follow up care concerns. Assists program supervisor with Quality Assurance/Quality Monitoring. Attends Coordination of Care meetings. Prepares for and attends biweekly Team Meetings. Participates in marketing program as time permits. MyMichigan Health is a technology driven organization and employees need to demonstrate competency in Microsoft Windows. An employee may be required to participate in further learning opportunities offered by MyMichigan Health.