Registered Nurse (RN) - WellConnect
DESC
Summary
The RN is a member of a multi-disciplinary team responsible for providing on-going wraparound services to adults living in Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH). The Registered Nurse works primarily with Medicaid-eligible clients in need of psychiatric and other medical attention. This position will share responsibility for coordinating the medication services for the team.
Job description
Job Overview
The RN is a member of a multi-disciplinary team responsible for providing on-going wraparound services to adults living in Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH). The Registered Nurse works primarily with Medicaid-eligible clients in need of psychiatric and other medical attention. This position will share responsibility for coordinating the medication services for the team.
Major Duties and Responsibilities
Psychiatric Care & Medication Services
- Coordinate medical aspects of care, including monitoring and administration of medications.
- Provide education to clients regarding their treatment, medical and mental health condition.
- Develop and engage clients in health promotion activities such as health and wellness clinics, smoking cessation efforts, and client education programs for disease prevention.
- Conduct on-going assessment of mental status and the positive impact and side effects of current treatment.
- Provide specialized training and consultation to other staff members on medical/mental health issues.
- Participate in psychiatric consultation, supervision, program meetings and in-service trainings.
- Comply with clinical accountability policies and procedures; maintain clinical records; participate in quality assurance reviews.
Clinical and Social Support
- Participate as a member of a multi-disciplinary team providing on-going case management services.
- Assess clients for a range of health care needs and facilitate linkage to urgent, primary and specialty health services.
- Advocate for clients’ access to community resources and services, ensuring needs are met and rights maintained.
- Consult and collaborate with community providers to ensure continuity of care.
- Participate in planning, organizing, and facilitating group treatment services.
Requirements
- Registered Nurse, licensed in the State of Washington, in good standing
- Knowledge of psychiatric medications, side effects, and methods of administration
- Ability to drive an agency or personal vehicle to conduct agency-related business
- Current Washington State driver's license and insurable driving record
- Ability to meet WellConnect scheduling requirements including regular schedule of either Tue-Sat or Sun-Thu with a mix of 8am-4pm and 12-8pm shifts (including holidays)
- Participation in regular on-call rotation (paid) to provide 24-hour crisis coverage
- Interest or experience in working with adults who are experiencing or who have experienced homelessness and are disabled by mental illness and/or co-occurring substance abuse disorders
- Flexibility, willingness to adapt to changing circumstances, accept new responsibilities and work cooperatively with team members
- Able to prioritize multiple responsibilities, work independently, and exercise professional judgment
- Interest in or experience working with participants who are difficult to engage and refer to traditional programs
- Ability to communicate and work effectively with staff from various backgrounds
- Ability to work effectively with clients displaying a wide range of unpleasant and/or bizarre behavior
- Subscribe to the philosophy of cooperation and continuity across programs and of consideration and respect for clients
- Skills and competence to establish supportive trusting relationships with persons with severe and persistent mental illnesses
- Respect for participant rights and personal preferences in treatment
- Clear understanding and respect for the importance of maintaining participant confidentiality
Benefits
- Dental Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Long-term Disability Insurance
- Medical Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- ORCA Card Subsidy
- Paid Time Off (34 days/year)
- Retirement Plan
Company overview
DESC is a mental health care organization dedicated to providing comprehensive behavioral health services to individuals and communities. As a specialized healthcare provider in the mental health sector, DESC focuses on delivering evidence-based therapeutic interventions, counseling services, and support programs for various mental health conditions. The organization operates with a patient-centered approach, emphasizing personalized care plans that address the unique needs of each individual. DESC's services likely encompass outpatient counseling, crisis intervention, psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and community-based support programs. The organization plays a crucial role in addressing mental health disparities and improving access to quality mental healthcare services. With a commitment to clinical excellence and compassionate care, DESC contributes to the broader mental health ecosystem by providing essential services that promote psychological well-being, recovery, and improved quality of life for those facing mental health challenges.