Mental Health - Registered Nurse

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Job Information

Title:

Mental Health - Registered Nurse

Market Range:

HS18

Approved Date:

6/1/2021 1:19:40 PM

FLSA:

Non-Exempt

EEO Code:

PROFESSIONALS

Career Level:

P2

Career Level Description:

Professional Level 2

Job Code:

100540

Job Family:

Health Services

Sub Family:

Nursing

Primary Purpose

Provide comprehensive nursing assessments and nursing services to adults experiencing severe and persistent mental illness and/or substance abuse disorders, within a multidisciplinary mental health team approach. Provide nursing care management and other specialty support services to clients who are experiencing  homeless, formerly homeless and/or periodically involved in the legal system.

Nursing skills and activities according to professional standards, including assessment, outcome identification, service planning and implementation, counseling, psychobiological interventions, injections, medication management, health coaching and self-care skills, care management, and health promotion/health maintenance.

Delivers Nursing Care by developing a nursing diagnosis; establishing nursing care objectives; defining nursing interventions; noting changing conditions and needs; re-evaluating care objectives.

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Identifies patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with potential and actual patients and other persons in a position to understand service requirements.

1

15%

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 Teaches and counsels client regarding the client's health care status for the purpose of increased knowledge to promote optimum level of health functioning, participation in self care and ability to make informed decisions. Adapts content and teaching method as appropriate for the learner's needs, abilities and knowledge level. Refers to additional resources as indicated by response to teaching and identified needs.

2

15%

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Participates in quality assessment and improvement activities.

7

5%

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Plans and implements nursing care activities based on client needs and resources available. Initiates or participates in multidisciplinary planning as appropriate.  Evaluates and modifies the plan of care as indicated based on client's response to interventions, changes in health status or alteration of client goals. Communicates new information to others involved in the client's care as appropriate. 

3

5%

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Conducts home visits and assesses patient's condition, including biophysical, psychosocial, age specific needs, and safety needs as well as the condition of the home at a minimum of once per month or as frequently as needed.

4

25%

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Ensures own knowledge and understanding of the state and county regulations governing nursing practice and relevant specialty areas. Obtains required continuing professional education and maintains required current licensure and certifications.

6

10%

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Work independently while maintaining strong professional boundaries.

5

20%

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Maintain sensitive and confidential records information. Follow the Wake County Code of Conduct and adhere to strict confidentiality guidelines, including HIPAA, and the appropriate nondisclosure and/or release of information.

8

5%

Position(s) may perform other duties in addition to the above as assigned by management.

*IMPORTANT* In the event of an emergency, as determined by the County Manager or designee, participation in preparedness and response operations should be expected. Employee may be required to fill a temporary assignment in a role different from standard duties, work hours and/or work location in preparation for, during and after the emergency. Employee may also be required to participate in relevant exercises and regular preparedness training.

Career Level Dimensions

Career Level:

P2

Career Level Description:

Professional Level 2

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Works independently on projects/assignments that impact Work Group results.

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Work is generally supervised and involves periodic process checks.

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Responsible for making adjustments or recommended enhancements in systems and processes to solve problems or improve effectiveness of the Work Group.

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Typically communicates within or outside the Work Group to provide information requiring some explanation or interpretation to reach agreement.

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May provide guidance and assistance to entry level professionals or support staff.

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Requires practical knowledge of the Work Group typically obtained through advanced education combined with experience.

Qualifications

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Graduation from an accredited school of Nursing

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No specific experience required

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North Carolina Board of Nursing Licensed Registered Nurse

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CPR

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AED

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Equivalent education and experience are accepted

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Master's Degree

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3 Years

Mental health, psychiatry, working with special needs, chronically homeless populations

And

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Health Services\RN  - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure

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Excellent interpersonal, communication and customer service skills, including effective and accurate sharing of information.

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Ability to teach others various related tasks.

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Conducts client or parent/guardian interview to obtain medical/developmental/social/environmental history, current health concerns, symptoms, and goals.

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Talking to others to convey information effectively and accurately.

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Ability to analyze situations, navigate ambiguity, and offer informed recommendations and guidance to resolve problems.

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Documents clients records in paper and electronic systems. Participates in periodic audit and review of client records for quality assurance.

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Reads, analyzes and interprets medical records, standardized screening tools and related documentation. Synthesizes with nursing knowledge to form a plan of care based on subjective and objective information to reach positive client outcomes.

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Communicates with clients, colleagues and others through multiple channels including but not limited to email, video conferencing and telehealth platforms. Ability to communicate with clients from various cultures, backgrounds, belief systems and languages when interpreters are available.

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Ability to actively look for ways to help people while adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.

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Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities including symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures.

An individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily to perform this job successfully. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Competencies

Attention to Detail

Thoroughness in accomplishing a task through concern for all the areas involved, no matter how small. Monitors and checks work or information and plans and organizes time and resources efficiently.

Crisis Management

Performs jobs in a manner that minimizes hazards to oneself, others, and the environment. Maintains a physical work environment that contributes to the well-being of others.

Reliability

Demonstrates a high level of dependability in all aspects of the job.

Interpersonal Skills

Treats others with courtesy, sensitivity, and respect.  Considers and responds appropriately to the needs and feelings of different people in different situations.  Perceives, assesses, and positively influences one's own and other individuals’ emotions.

Customer Service

Balances interests of a variety of clients, and readily readjusts priorities to respond effectively to pressing and changing demands for information, advice and assistance.  Anticipates and meets the needs of clients; achieves quality end products; and commits to continuous improvement of services.

Consulting

Applies knowledge of policies and procedures in the area of work to advise others across the organization on critical issues.

Conflict Management

Brings substantial conflicts and disagreements into the open and attempts to manage them collaboratively, building consensus, keeping the best interests of the organization in mind, not only one's own interest.

Relationship Building

Builds constructive working relationships characterized by a high level of acceptance, cooperation, and mutual respect.

Technology Management

Keeps up-to-date on technological developments. Makes effective use of technology to achieve results. Ensures access to and security of technology systems.

Integrity

Act with honesty, transparency and respect in our interactions with co-workers and those we serve. Adhere, without exception, to laws, policies, procedures and professional standards.

Accountability

Establish high-quality standards for work. Add value. Measure results and hold self and others accountable for making progress toward desired outcomes. Take a logical and data-driven approach to decision-making.

Diversity

Believe that different backgrounds and experiences strengthen the organization and produce better results. Value inclusion across race, gender, age, religion, identity and experience, and strive to reflect in our workforce the diversity of our community.

Collaboration

Foster a work culture in which different ideas and opinions are encouraged and expected. Listen carefully and speak thoughtfully. Work together toward shared goals with mutual respect and cooperation.

Continuous Improvement

Continuously improve work processes and products. Provide a safe environment to be innovative and creative and try new things. When things don't go as planned, use it as an opportunity to learn, regroup and begin again. Provide time and resources for individuals to grow and develop both personally and professionally.

Wellness

Take proactive steps to be physically fit and healthy, emotionally strong, financially secure and socially fulfilled, while inspiring and empowering others to do the same.

Service Orientation

Commit to making a difference within the community. Actively engage in and enjoy our work. Deliver services that exceed expectations, with courtesy, politeness and sensitivity to the experiences, concerns and feelings of all co-workers and customers.

ADA Checklist

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

Standard ADA Selection:

Office Environment

Standing

X

Walking

X

Sitting

X

Lifting/Carrying 0-10 pounds

X

Lifting/Carrying 10-20 pounds

X

Lifting/Carrying 20-50 pounds

X

Lifting/Carrying 50-100 pounds

X

Pushing

X

Pulling

X

Climbing

X

Balancing

X

Stooping

X

Kneeling

X

Crouching

X

Crawling

X

Reaching

X

Handling

X

Grasping

X

Fingering

X

Feeling

X

Talking

X

Hearing

X

Visual Perception

X

Repetitive Motions

X

Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination

X

Memorization/Concentration

X

Learning/Knowledge Retention

X

Preparing/Analyzing Numerical Figures

X

Use of Interfaced Commmunication Devices (Phone, Computer, Radio etc.)

X

Analyzing/Examining/Testing Data

X

Emotional/Behavioral Self-Regulation

X

Interacting with Others

X

Comprehension

X

Organization

X

Decision Making

X

Comprehension

Organization

Decision Making

Communication

Extreme cold

X

Extreme heat

X

Humid

X

Wet

X

Noise

X

Hazards

X

Temperature Change

X

Atmospheric Conditions

X

Vibration

X

Computers/Monitors

X