About this role
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Who Is Anew?
Anew is an outpatient behavioral health provider that helps individuals facing mental health and substance use disorders.
Why Work at Anew?
Flexible & Supportive Culture: Growth, work-life balance, and flexibility are built into every role.
Fun Work Environment: Get involved in community outreach, holiday events, team parties, monthly “First Friday” all-staff events, and much more!
Recovery Friendly Workplace: We are a certified Recovery Friendly Workplace that values lived experience and understanding.
Comprehensive Benefits:
- Weekly Pay
- Paid time off
- Company-paid holidays
- Benefits Eligibility on Start Date
If you are looking for more details about us, please visit https://anewbh.com/ .
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Summary :
The Nurse plays a critical role in delivering high-quality healthcare by conducting health appraisals, monitoring client conditions, and assisting in treatment plans as directed by nurse practitioners and physicians. This position requires a compassionate approach to patient care, ensuring that clients receive comprehensive support in managing their physical health within the psychiatric specialty framework.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Complete health appraisals on clients upon admission and regularly throughout their course of care.
- Assist nurse practitioners and physicians as necessary to support effective patient outcomes.
- Evaluate, observe, and assess clients' physical conditions to identify health needs.
- Assist clients with treatment plans prescribed by nurse practitioners and/or physicians.
- Administer and monitor medications according to prescribed guidelines.
- Monitor client vitals and take prompt action as needed.
- Educate clients on prescribed medications, physical health, nutrition, and self-care practices.
- Coordinate care and services with pharmacies, other physicians, or referring agencies on behalf of clients.
- Respond promptly to nurse practitioner and physician orders.
- Communicate prescribed services and status updates to clients and their families in a timely manner.
- Participate in client care team meetings to enhance collaborative treatment efforts.
- Maintain accurate and timely records of medications prescribed and client interactions.
- Complete release forms or other medical paperwork as requested.
- Assist with medication refills on behalf of nurse practitioners or physicians.
- Ensure all client documentation is completed accurately and in a timely fashion.
Supervision Given:
This position does not supervise any staff.
Supervision Received:
The Registered Nurse reports to the Operations Manager
Qualifications:
- Current RN or LPN Licensure in the state of Service Provision
- BLS Certification.
Education:
- A degree in Nursing from an accredited educational institution is required.
Certification :
- Individual NPI Number and Medicaid Provider Number will be required to start work (instructions on how to apply will be provided).
Experience :
- Prior experience in a clinical setting, preferably in psychiatric nursing, is advantageous.
Physical Effort:
- Requires the ability to sit, stand, and move about the clinic setting as needed; some lifting may be required.
Background:
- All applicants must submit to and pass a background check prior to hire.
Schedule:
- Flexible scheduling depending on agency needs, typical of a contract position.
Benefits:
- 1099 /Contract position does not have benefits associated.
Work Location:
- One location / Hybrid with approval