Psychiatric Nurse - Grand Ave. Outpatient - $5,000 SIGN ON BONUS - Psychiatric
Company: Lake County IL
Location: Waukegan
Posted on: May 26, 2023
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Job Description:
Psychiatric Nurse - Grand Ave. Outpatient - $5,000 SIGN ON
BONUSGeneral Description
$5,000 SIGN-ON BONUS
As the largest human service provider in Lake County, we believe
that services must be available without barriers. No residents are
turned away due to the inability to pay. We believe in providing
services in an environment of mutual respect, free of
discrimination or bias. Whether assuring accessible and effective
care, impacting policy, or assessing and monitoring risks, the Lake
County Health Department and Community Health Center have been an
essential part of the public health system in Lake County for 60
years. We are looking for passionate, qualified team members, who
can help make a difference in our agency, and most importantly, in
our community.
Summary
You will be responsible for the care of high-risk clients and
crisis intervention. Serves as liaison to community agencies.
Participates in the development and/or assessment of treatment
plans. Participates in the development of services for high-risk
populations.
Scheduled Hours: 37.5 hours a week
* Monday to Friday (8:00 am - 4:00 pm) Grand Ave.
* We also have FLEX/PRN openings. Click below to apply!
* FLEX/PRN:https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lakecountyil
* FLEX/PRN IS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR THE SIGN-ON BONUS
Essential Functions
* Provides professional psychiatric nursing care related to
physician's orders in conformance with recognized nursing
techniques and procedures, established standards, and
administrative policies of the department.
* Provides aggressive outreach to hard-to-reach clients through
home visits and appropriate treatment methods, if applicable to the
program.
* Participates in the development and implementation of services
for the high-risk population in conjunction with other behavioral
health staff and/or as directed by Program Coordinator.
* Acts as liaison with pharmaceutical suppliers and representatives
in acquiring, storing, and tracking medications.
* Provides ongoing case management services for a caseload at a
level agreed upon by the supervisor.
* Responds to inquiries, gives appropriate information and
referrals, and documents, if necessary.
* Involved in quality improvement activities on an ongoing
basis.
* Conducts crisis intervention/evaluation/referral to persons who
present themselves at the program.
* Performs initial evaluations and assessments of potential clients
regarding their appropriateness for participation in the
program.
* May provide direct services to clients including individual and
group treatment.
* Focuses on client empowerment in providing treatment, seeking to
assist clients to build on strengths in addressing treatment
needs.
* Facilitates with clients and collaborates with the treatment team
to develop, review and update treatment goals and referrals both
internally and externally.
* Organizes and participates in treatment-related clinical
conferences and staffing on assigned clients.
* Provides education and direction to clients, family members,
and/or significant others.
* Takes responsibility for training in and documenting clinical
chart requirements to meet program and state standards.
* Participates in the collection of client fees including
completing forms for third-part coverage and discussing balances
due with clients, as appropriate.
* Participates in staff meetings, in-service training, and seminars
to facilitate professional growth and maintain licensure if
required.
* Meets minimum productivity expectations.
* Maintains an awareness of and professional
involvement/collaboration with community resources.
Knowledge Skills Abilities and Education Required
* Illinois Licensure as a registered professional nurse OR
* Illinois licensure by reciprocity within six months of the
initial date of employment.
* With an Associate's degree, five years of experience in
psychiatric or behavioral health nursing is required, or;
* With a Bachelor's degree, one year of experience in psychiatric
or behavioral health nursing is required, or;
* With a Master's degree, no experience is required
* If a recovering person, they must have two years of demonstrated
sobriety.
Supplemental Information
You can find additional information about the Lake County Health
Department, our culture, and why you should join our team at
https://lchdcareers.com.
As a public health department, we believe in the science, data, and
power of vaccines, like influenza and COVID-19 vaccines, to protect
against and prevent illness. Therefore, we require all Health
Department staff to receive the primary series of the COVID-19
vaccine as well as the annual influenza vaccine unless they have an
approved medical or religious exemption.
Any offer of employment is conditioned on the successful completion
of a background screening, and drug and alcohol testing and may
include a pre-employment medical exam.
The Lake County Health Department and Community Health Center is an
Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants
without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender
identity or gender expression, national origin, disability, veteran
status, and other protected characteristics.
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