FWC-Charge Nurse

Job Summary

General responsibilities include the provision of nursing services using best practices to assist individuals being served at our agency. Assists those we serve in improving skills to lead healthy, self-sufficient productive lives. Understands and supports our philosophy of integrated care.

The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is

similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

Agency Conformance

In the performance of your respective tasks and duties, all GCBHS employees are expected to conform to the following:

· Must be able to articulate and model the mission, vision, and values of the organization.

· Must have a firm belief in recovery principles and practices.

· Commits to always act in the best interest of the agency.

· Interact professionally with other employees, guests, and the people we serve.

· Presents a welcoming environment to the people we serve.

· Understands adheres to our philosophy of “No Wrong Door” – we are the right place at the right time for the client.

o We assume the client wants help at this time – regardless of their past

o Clients seeking help have had a change of attitude

o There are no restrictions on diagnosis for treatment

· Must be able to demonstrate core competencies in relation to individuals with co-occurring disorders; and provide trauma-informed, culturally competent, gender sensitive, and person-centered services.

· Must be able to demonstrate competencies and adhere to the values and core principles of CCBHCs. They are: Coordination & Collaboration; Accessible & Available; Evidenced Based; Person Centered Care; Family Driven Care; Recovery Oriented; Trauma Informed; and Data Driven.

· Work effectively as a team member on all assignments.

· Work independently and communicate / coordinate work efforts with colleagues and community

partners, as necessary.

· Understands this position is a safety sensitive job where impaired performance may pose a direct threat to the employee, co-workers, clients, or property. An employee must be with clear mind and be diligent while occupying such position.

· Must demonstrate effective verbal and written communication skills with colleagues, the people we serve, and the community at large.

· Must be task and detail-oriented and possess effective time management skills.

· Must be able to demonstrate knowledge of integrated care principles.

· Applicable knowledge of best practices in relation to your job function.

· Must be able to effectively and efficiently utilize technology as it relates to your position.

· Must be able to demonstrate critical thinking skills, using logic and reason to identify solutions to problems as they arise.

· Must be able to demonstrate good judgment and decision-making ability in consideration of the costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate.

Position Requirements

· Must be able to articulate and model the mission, vision, and values of the organization.

· Must be committed to utilizing best practice methods to complete tasks.

· Must be willing to promote a team atmosphere and actively participate with the team.

· Must be willing to work non-traditional hours to complete projects, if necessary.

· Must participate in staff meetings, conferences, training sessions, and workshops as requested.

· Must adhere to the highest ethical standards set forth by the agency and, if applicable, your licensing board.

· Must demonstrate knowledge & applicability of federal, state and local laws, regulations, and standards as they apply to the services we perform. This includes HIPAA security and privacy laws.

· Must maintain all required certifications, licenses, and / or accreditations as needed to fulfill job requirements.

· Must be willing to accept evaluation of services performed and make adjustments accordingly and in a timely manner.

· Must complete all mandatory and required trainings, on-time, upon orientation and annually thereafter.

· Must be willing to provide in-service education / training for others, if asked.

· Must be willing to participate in the agency’s Performance Improvement / Quality Assurance program.

· Most be able to use our electronic medical record system. This work is repetitive, requires long periods of sitting and/or standing and typing and must be done daily.

· Must be able and eligible to drive an agency vehicle, possess a valid driver’s license, current vehicle insurance and pass a MVR.

· Must be able to pass an OSBI background check.

· Must be able to move up to 50 pounds.

· Must be willing to perform other duties as requested by your immediate supervisor or members of the agency’s Leadership Team.

· Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standard

· Licensed to practice nursing in the State of Oklahoma; background in behavioral health preferred.

· Three to five years’ experience in the field with, at least, one-year in a supervisory role preferred.

Essential Job Functions

· Ensures nursing staff at FWC adhere to daily unit schedule.

· Responsible for scheduling nursing coverage at FWC and will be expected to fill in if coverage cannot be arranged.

· Promotes a positive nursing work environment.

· Responsible for tracking inventory of medication and medical supplies. Responsible for Ordering supplies as needed.

· Assist FWC providers with documentation modalities, as needed.

· Provides daily oversight of nursing duties at FWC, as needed.

o Collects medical information (current and past) about the people we serve through on-going assessment, observation and analysis and documents accordingly.

o Administers prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing guidelines.

o Obtains vital signs to detect deviations from normal and documents the client’s current status.

o Provides medication education to clients / members and their families.

o Ensures the provision of utilizing best practice models for client care and staff education in relation to nursing care for the chronically mentally ill and person with addiction issues.

o Assist those we serve in gaining knowledge and skills to reduce problems and improve skills to lead healthy, self-sufficient productive lives.

· Assists with coordinating care with external medical providers as needed, such as the FQHCs, Pharmacies, PCPs, etc.

· Can demonstrate knowledge of the role trauma plays in recovery and provides trauma informed, gender sensitive, age appropriate, culturally competent, and person- centered services.

· Can demonstrate a working knowledge and skills in the following, at a minimum: developmental life span; State laws for reporting abuse and neglect.

· Serves as an advocate for clients and their families.

· Acts as a part of a multidisciplinary team including but not limited to: clinical staff, nursing staff, support staff, and those we are serving in treatment team discussion and actions.

· Able to demonstrate applicable knowledge and practice of effective crisis intervention skills.

· Able to identify unit goals and passionate about meeting those goals.

· Can effectively and efficiently staff cases with providers regarding clinical nursing care, specific to length of stays and client outcomes.

· Can assess own strengths and weaknesses; pursues training and development; strives to build knowledge and skills; shares expertise with others.

· Can effectively delegate duties as needed.

Supervisory Relationships

Works under the direct supervision of the DON.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $34.00 - $44.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Physical Setting:

• Clinic

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift

Work Location: In person

Salary : $34 - $44