Utilization Review Nurse (RN) - Sign on bonus eligible!
Program & Location: Behavioral Health Triage, Brockton
Education: Graduate of an accredited professional school of Nursing
Pay Range: $79,040- $93,600 (based on experience and licensure)
Shift: Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5pm
Status: Full Time
About us:
High Point is excited to be growing and expanding behavioral health services in the Brockton Community for patients experiencing acute behavioral health crisis seeking services as part of expanding our inpatient psychiatric services.
The High Point Short Term Assessment and Treatment (STAT) Unit will provide brief assessment, treatment initiation, and disposition planning for individuals seeking treatment for acute behavioral health needs for a period of up to 72 hours. Patients will be referred for inpatient behavioral health services by the local emergency departments, community mobile crisis services or Brockton CBHC. The STAT unit is licensed by Department of Mental Health.
Individuals hired will have the opportunity to work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team of professionals including licensed clinicians, Master’s level clinicians, certified peer specialists, patient resource navigators, mental health specialists, nursing, nurse practitioners, psychiatrists, medical physicians, and psychologists. Disposition planning will include transfers to inpatient psychiatric hospitalization, Adult Community Crisis Stabilization (ACCS), outpatient and community-based diversionary services.
Nurse Requirements:
- TB Screening
- CPR Certification
- Certification in the HPHAO approved de-escalation program
- Confidentiality training (42 CFR, Part2 and 45 CFR parts 160 & 164 HIPAA)
- Therapeutic Boundaries Training
- Ability to care for diverse populations
- Incident Report Training
- All Hazards Training
- Infection Control Training
- Substance Use Disorder Training (including Nicotine Addiction)
- Ability to lift 50 lbs
- Computer Skills
- Ability to solve problems in a timely and therapeutic manner
- Knowledge of Substance Use Disorders, Dually Diagnosed (Substance/Mental Health Disorders) and Medical Co-morbidities
Nurse Duties and Responsibilities:
- Support inpatient psychiatric services on the Brockton Meadowbrook Campus with inpatient behavioral health and Adult Community Crisis Stabilization (ACCS) insurance authorizations, clinical record review, and participate in UR Committee.
- Compliance with Federal Regulations regarding 42 CFR Part 2; Confidentiality of Substance Use Disorder and HIPAA Regulations.
- Adherence to Joint Commission National Patient Safety Goals for Behavioral Health.
- Adherence to DEA regulations and guidelines pertaining to controlled substances, including count, administration and documentation standards.
- Utilize critical thinking skills and apply best nursing practices in accordance with policy when making decisions and problem solving to provide for best patient care and outcome.
- Be familiar with best practice standards in line with MA Dept of Mental Health regulations.
- Delegate to and oversee the work of Unlicensed Assistive Personnel (MHW) as appropriate.
- Provide a comprehensive, concise shift report for all incoming nursing and Unlicensed Assistive Personnel (MHW) staff.
- Complete Admission and Discharge Assessments (RN) and procedures.
- Monitor and treat patients who have co-occurring medical/psychiatric illness.
- Assess physiological and behavioral health status of the patient each shift.
- Document patient information according to established protocols as well as any psychiatric/medical conditions as per DPH and DMH Regulations.
- Assist the patient in understanding the disease process through education and therapeutic relationship.
- Maintain therapeutic boundaries by setting limits and enforcing rules in a respectful manner.
- Maintain patient safety by adhering to ordered safety checks and participating in patient restraints and seclusions as necessary.
- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team.
- Triage patient issues for the Attending Practitioner.
- Perform shift specific duties to ensure the unit is cleaned and properly stocked with necessary medical supplies.
- Order medications as needed through the identified program pharmacy.
- Responsible for HPAO continued education in the field of substance use disorders and behavioral health conditions.
- Attend Supervision with assigned supervisor twice monthly and/or as needed based on status or concerns.
- Attend mandatory meetings and trainings.
- Perform unit duties as directed by specific ABTU performance specifications.
- Perform any other duties as assigned by the Nurse Manager, Charge Nurse, Program Director, and/or Director of Nursing.
Nurse Qualifications:
- Graduate of an accredited professional school of Nursing
- Must be currently licensed in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and maintain current licensure
- Certified Addiction Registered Nurse certification or Psychiatric Nurse Certification eligible preferred
- 5 years of experience preferred
Benefits:
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Long & short term disability
- Discounted auto/home and renters insurance
- 403b - Retirement
- FSA & DCA
- PFML
- Employee Assistance Program
- Bonuses & Referral
- Eligibility for free classes to become a Licensed Counselor or Recovery Coach
- Education days to use towards CEU's
- Opportunities for loan forgiveness
- Unmatched Leave Time (FT employees can earn up to 3 weeks in first year)
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