What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse position at Community Counseling Center (CCC)?
Job Description
Job Description
Nurse
Location : Cape Girardeau, MO
Full Time, Non-Exempt : 8 : 00am - 4 : 30pm Monday - Friday
Base Pay : $22.77 - $25.07 (LPN); $27.52 - 32.40 / hour (RN) - Dependent upon previous Relevant Psychiatric Experience
Minimum Required Qualifications :
- LPN or RN Nursing license required
Preferred LPN have two years of relevant experience
Job Summary :
Responsible for providing direct therapeutic and consultative psychiatric nursing duties; coordination and provision of medication injection clinics, medication consultation and education to clients and family members, and case consultation for CCC outpatients and area residential care patients.
Job Duties :
1. Coordinate and provide medication injection clinics.
2. Provide education services to clients, family and / or caregivers as to medication usage, side effects and adverse reactions.
3. Provide consultation to Group Homes.
4. Provide education and consultation to clinicians regarding clients' medications, side effects, and adverse reactions.
5. Order, inventory, and maintain medication storage according to policies and procedures.
6. Promptly complete insurance prior authorizations for prescribed medications.
7. Give PPD tests to new employees and residential care patients as needed.
8. Promptly respond to client medication inquiries, needs, problems, or side effects in effective manner consistent with practice standards.
9. Coordinate and administer metabolic screenings including testing lipid profile with glucose and HgbA1C in conjunction with Health Care Home as requested.
10. Due to the integration of the primary medical and psychiatric areas of care, any duties related to either medical or psychiatric services within your scope of practice as requested by your supervisor.
11. Travel to other CCC Locations (Fredericktown, Marble Hill, Perryville, and Ste. Genevieve) could be assigned for nursing coverage.
12. Document according to clinical policies and procedures, DMH, CARF, and any other federal or state program per agency standards.
The Agency
Community Counseling Center (CCC) - Your Behavioral Health Wellness Resource - is a behavioral health organization that has been serving the public since 1974. We are an administrative agent for the Missouri Department of Mental Health, and we are entrusted to provide a full array of comprehensive behavioral health services within our five county catchment area.
Our Mission is to provide and support personal growth, wellness, and improved quality of life through the delivery of comprehensive behavioral health services to individuals and families residing in Bollinger, Cape Girardeau, Madison, Perry, and Ste Genevieve counties in Missouri.
Our Vision is to create a diverse and inclusive behavioral healthcare system where individuals and families can readily access mental health and substance use services, feel welcome, accepted, and leave services with hope and improved quality of life.
Commitment to Inclusion
We believe that an inclusive workforce fuels innovation and enables us to better serve our diverse customer base. We actively seek out applications from individuals of all races, ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, abilities, religions, socio-economic backgrounds, etc. Through inclusive hiring practices, unbiased selection processes, and ongoing training, we are dedicated to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered. Join us in building an inclusive environment where every employee can thrive and contribute their unique perspectives to best meet the needs of our clients and communities.
Our Benefits
Community Counseling Center is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
CCC will consider requests for reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, etc., please contact employment@cccntr.com to speak with us about your needs.
Salary : $23 - $25
