About This Position
Primary Purpose and Function
Responsible for the direct medical care of THIRA Health patients through regular patient check-ins. Coordinate care with clinical treatment and assist in treatment plans for patients.
Required Qualifications:
Requiresassociate's degree in nursing(ADN);bachelor'sdegree preferred (BSN)
Mustpossessand maintain licensure of either RN; mustmaintaingood standing with the State Licensing Board
Demonstratedproficiencyin the use of Microsoft Office and theability to use various software programs
Must be able to successfully pass a comprehensive criminal background check (Federal and state)
AFHStaff: ability to successfully pass the Department of Social and Health Services background check
For positions involving driving personal vehicles or company vehicles as part of the job duties, validdriver'slicense, proof of personal liability insurance
AFH or other assigned positions – successfully pass THIRA’s Driver Assessment
Ability to work evenings, nights, weekends & holidays as needed
Perform other duties as assigned
Preferred Qualifications
Minimum one (1) year prior experience as a nurse or C.N.A.required; Prior mental or behavioral health nursing experience highly preferred
Addendum A: Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function
Troubleshoot problems/situations that arise with patients within the facility; provide milieu support and general coverage for programs as needed; on-call on the floor to meet the needs of the clinic
Take vitals on PHP/RTFpatientsasrequireddocument accordingly in patient’s chart
Perform initial new patient medical assessment, including but not limited to, reconcile medications, obtain medical/surgical history and most recent labs, confirm all patient allergies, and document all findings in patient chart
Maintainpatient illness tracking log and consult with patientsregardingquestions/concerns about presenting physical medical symptoms
Coordinate care with clinical treatment team andassistin treatment plans for patients as necessary
Maintain all medical data for patients in EMR patient charts
Support Nurse Manager& Infection Control Teamwith staff illness record maintenance asneeded
Design and lead health and wellness lectures/groups for patients
Assist PHP/RTF patientswith self-administered medicationsif neededandmaintainthe medication self-administration records and orders
Support prescribers with creation of lab and EKG orders for all patients as necessary, follow up with providers when needed
Preform skin assessments for self-harm behavior, treat as needed and refer to outside providers when necessary
Communicate with outside providers and patient family membersregardingmedical informationas directed
Assistwithmedical supply ordering and inventory;maintainmedical budget
Coordinate disposal of biohazard waste withappropriate vendors as directed
All other duties as assigned
Addendum B: General Responsibilities & Expectations
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function
Support andmaintainpoliciesregardingprofessional ethics, includingappropriate boundariesand client confidentiality;monitordocuments according to company andHIPAApolicies.
Report any immediate safety hazards to appropriate supervisory personnel or maintenance personnel.
Adhere toWA StateRequirements for Mandated Reporting
Demonstrate awareness and respect for diverseclients and staff
Adheres to THIRA Health’s compliance standards, Ethicsand Code of Conduct Policy and Conflict of Interest Policy
Attend and activelyparticipatein all required THIRA meetings,trainings, and all other coverage, duties, andspecial projects as assigned
Demonstratedabilityto exercise discretion and judgement with sensitive and confidential matters, includingPII,PHI, and HIPAA requirements
Possessstrong verbal and writtencommunication skills
Abilitytomulti-task
Ability to workin a fast-paced environment with limited supervision
Maintain focus on THIRA’s core principles, priorities, and patient-centered culture
Effectivelycommunicate with alllevels of staff, visitors, healthcare professionals, marketers, and the public in a professional, sensitive, and interpersonal manner
Working Environment
Work is performed primarily indoors, with both artificial and natural lighting. Equipment includes standard office equipment, i.e. computer, telephone, fax machine, copier, printer, and scanner. Physical demands include sitting, walking, standing, bending over, repetitive use of hands, and lifting up to 25lbs. Position requires close contact with all THIRA Health staff and mental health patients. Hours and days can vary within a Sunday through Saturday week.
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Responsible for the direct medical care of THIRA Health patients through regular patient check-ins. Coordinate care with clinical treatment and assist in treatment plans for patients.
Required Qualifications:
Requiresassociate's degree in nursing(ADN);bachelor'sdegree preferred (BSN)
Mustpossessand maintain licensure of either RN; mustmaintaingood standing with the State Licensing Board
Demonstratedproficiencyin the use of Microsoft Office and theability to use various software programs
Must be able to successfully pass a comprehensive criminal background check (Federal and state)
AFHStaff: ability to successfully pass the Department of Social and Health Services background check
For positions involving driving personal vehicles or company vehicles as part of the job duties, validdriver'slicense, proof of personal liability insurance
AFH or other assigned positions – successfully pass THIRA’s Driver Assessment
Ability to work evenings, nights, weekends & holidays as needed
Perform other duties as assigned
Preferred Qualifications
Minimum one (1) year prior experience as a nurse or C.N.A.required; Prior mental or behavioral health nursing experience highly preferred
Addendum A: Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function
Troubleshoot problems/situations that arise with patients within the facility; provide milieu support and general coverage for programs as needed; on-call on the floor to meet the needs of the clinic
Take vitals on PHP/RTFpatientsasrequireddocument accordingly in patient’s chart
Perform initial new patient medical assessment, including but not limited to, reconcile medications, obtain medical/surgical history and most recent labs, confirm all patient allergies, and document all findings in patient chart
Maintainpatient illness tracking log and consult with patientsregardingquestions/concerns about presenting physical medical symptoms
Coordinate care with clinical treatment team andassistin treatment plans for patients as necessary
Maintain all medical data for patients in EMR patient charts
Support Nurse Manager& Infection Control Teamwith staff illness record maintenance asneeded
Design and lead health and wellness lectures/groups for patients
Assist PHP/RTF patientswith self-administered medicationsif neededandmaintainthe medication self-administration records and orders
Support prescribers with creation of lab and EKG orders for all patients as necessary, follow up with providers when needed
Preform skin assessments for self-harm behavior, treat as needed and refer to outside providers when necessary
Communicate with outside providers and patient family membersregardingmedical informationas directed
Assistwithmedical supply ordering and inventory;maintainmedical budget
Coordinate disposal of biohazard waste withappropriate vendors as directed
All other duties as assigned
Addendum B: General Responsibilities & Expectations
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function
Support andmaintainpoliciesregardingprofessional ethics, includingappropriate boundariesand client confidentiality;monitordocuments according to company andHIPAApolicies.
Report any immediate safety hazards to appropriate supervisory personnel or maintenance personnel.
Adhere toWA StateRequirements for Mandated Reporting
Demonstrate awareness and respect for diverseclients and staff
Adheres to THIRA Health’s compliance standards, Ethicsand Code of Conduct Policy and Conflict of Interest Policy
Attend and activelyparticipatein all required THIRA meetings,trainings, and all other coverage, duties, andspecial projects as assigned
Demonstratedabilityto exercise discretion and judgement with sensitive and confidential matters, includingPII,PHI, and HIPAA requirements
Possessstrong verbal and writtencommunication skills
Abilitytomulti-task
Ability to workin a fast-paced environment with limited supervision
Maintain focus on THIRA’s core principles, priorities, and patient-centered culture
Effectivelycommunicate with alllevels of staff, visitors, healthcare professionals, marketers, and the public in a professional, sensitive, and interpersonal manner
Working Environment
Work is performed primarily indoors, with both artificial and natural lighting. Equipment includes standard office equipment, i.e. computer, telephone, fax machine, copier, printer, and scanner. Physical demands include sitting, walking, standing, bending over, repetitive use of hands, and lifting up to 25lbs. Position requires close contact with all THIRA Health staff and mental health patients. Hours and days can vary within a Sunday through Saturday week.
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