What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Specialist position at Jackson Purchase Medical Center?
About the Role
The Nurse Specialist in Behavioral Health at Jackson Purchase Medical Center provides high-quality patient care in a supportive and collaborative environment. This role involves administering medications, conducting comprehensive assessments, and coordinating personalized care plans for patients with mental health needs.
Patient Advocacy
- The nurse serves as an advocate for patients' physical and emotional well-being while working closely with families and healthcare teams.
Job Responsibilities
- Administers medications and conducts clinical treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care, including transfers, discharges, referrals, and spiritual/psychosocial support needs.
- Evaluates learning needs of patients and their families, providing education on self-care, medication management, and coping strategies.
- Completes thorough physical and mental health assessments, identifying potential risks and developing targeted interventions.
- Works collaboratively with patients' families to empower them in managing their loved one's mental illness.
Required Qualifications
- A minimum of an Associate's degree in Nursing is required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
- Active Registered Nurse licensure in the State of Kentucky.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 30 days of hire.
- Handle With Care (HWC) certification within 45 days of hire.
