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Lincoln County, OR Looking for Mental Health Nurse Full Time
Full-time 11 hours ago Full Job Description Salary $30.
80 – $41.
39 Hourly Location Lincoln County, OR Job Type Full-Time Department Health and Human Services Job Number 23-04 (191) Closing Continuous Position Summary Your job in the department is to.
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Performs a wide variety of community based, professional mental health nursing duties, which includes direct patient care and nursing case management.
Promotes physical and emotional health, addresses health concerns of patients, educates clients on various health care issues and provides information on health choices.
Your job also involves.
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Maintains records and files according to all applicable County policies and procedures and makes reports as required.
Maintain client contact to comply with Division productivity standards.
Essential Functions/Major Responsibilities JOB FUNCTIONS ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS are critical and fundamental responsibilities of the position of all CMHN2s.
The incumbent must be able to perform these functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
Community Health Nurses will follow the six standards of practice:
Assessment – By means of home visits and/or office-based visits, conduct patient interviews and chart review, work with clients to develop a plan of treatment.
Documents assessment in terms that are understandable to all involved in the care process.
Performs emergency general mental health assessment, referral and counseling duties, including crisis intervention, as required.
May provide direct observation of clients taking medication or observe clients filling pill minders.
Diagnosis and Priorities – Analysis of the assessment to derive a mental health diagnosis and service priorities.
Documents diagnoses or concerns in a manner that facilitates the client’s involvement in developing a plan of care.
Outcomes identification – Based on the diagnosis the CMHN will identify outcomes that are culturally relevant, health literate, based in evidence and attainable through local resources and policies.
Document expected outcomes and measurable objectives.
Planning – Develop a plan that is client-centered and reflects best practices by identifying strategies, action plans and alternatives to meeting expected outcomes.
Document the plan using health literate and culturally competent language that can be understood by care team and individual being served.
Implementation – The CMHN oversees the implementation of the plan through treatment, case management, referrals to community partners, administration of long acting injectables, collaboration with community resources, health promotion and education.
Documents activities and status of care coordination.
Evaluation – Apply on-going progress assessment to revise plans, interventions and activities as appropriate for ultimate health outcomes for the individual.
Documents changes to enhance effectiveness of interventions.
Other Functions:
Attend and participate in team meetings, trainings, and activities to further the mental health of the community.
Participate as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team for identified clients as indicated.
Provide staff training relative to best practices, as assigned.
Typical Qualifications KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND/OR ABILITIES To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
The required knowledge, skills and/or abilities are listed below:
Knowledge of:
The principles, practices, methods, and procedures of nursing as applied to community and public mental health.
The uses and effects of medications.
Issues of alcohol and drug abuse.
The strength-based model of behavior change.
Problem-solving techniques and negotiation skills in accordance with motivational interviewing and behavior change theory.
Utilization of community resources.
Medical record keeping practices.
Functions and resources of private and public agencies.
Skill or ability to:
Build therapeutic relationships and maintain therapeutic boundaries; engage clients in mutual goal setting.
Provide professional nursing care independently.
Identify community and individual health problems and to plan and administer solutions.
Administer medications.
Interpret and apply written policies, procedures, and guidelines.
Establish and maintain records; learn new information quickly and adapt to changing situations.
Use research, data, and evidence-based practices to inform and improve nursing practice.
Courteously meet and deal with patients.
Act in a professional manner and to understand and commit to a professional code of ethics.
Maintain the confidentiality of privileged information in accordance with HIPAA and Lincoln County policies.
Maintain effective working relationships with staff, supervisors, physicians, other agencies, and the public.
Create a positive work environment that promotes productivity, mentoring, teamwork, and cooperation.
Elicit and consider differing viewpoints when analyzing issues.
Recognize the accomplishments of team members.
Convey information, ideas, and facts both orally and in writing to supervisors, colleagues, and individuals, inside and outside the county, using language and a format the audience will best understand.
Utilize computers and other technology to communicate in written and verbal forms (e.
g.
, word processing, texts, emails, spreadsheets, department-specific software).
Effectively relate well with others, including supervisors, colleagues, and individuals inside and outside the county.
Exhibit a professional manner in dealing with others and working to maintain constructive working relationships.
Take personal responsibility for the quality and timeliness of work.
Show up to work on time, and follows instructions, policies, and procedures.
Meet productivity standards, deadlines, and work schedules.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Education Level Associates and/or Professional Certification Specifics:
Associate degree in Nursing from an accredited school of nursing.
Minimum Experience Level Two- Three years Specifics:
Two years of experience in a mental health setting.
Substitution Note:
Lived experience with mental health may substitute for years of experience.
Driver’s License Oregon Driver’s License required Specifics:
Must obtain within 30 days upon hire.
Other Licenses Professional License required Specifics:
Must possess a valid license to practice in the State of Oregon as a Registered Professional Nurse as defined by statutes or administrative rules, which include but are not limited to ORS 678.
010 to 678.
360 at the time of hire.
The employee is required to maintain current and active licensures and certifications, as applicable, and to provide the appropriate verifications at the time of renewals Must provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination.
Medical or Religious exemptions may be considered through our approval process.
Desirable
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Nursing preferred.
Bilingual and/or bicultural competencies for the Latino population are preferred.
Job Conditions and Physical Demands WORKING CONDITIONS Job Conditions:
Normal working hours.
Exposure to bodily fluids/samples.
May encounter unstable/hostile clients in their homes, community settings, or clinics.
Work Location:
Lincoln County Travel:
Travel through the County required.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands are typical 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.
ADA COMPLIANCE:
Physical capability to handle high mobility demands and complex personal interactions.
Physical Ability:
Tasks involve the ability to exert very moderate physical effort in light work, typically involving some combination of stooping, kneeling, crouching and crawling, and which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of moderate weight (12-20 pounds).
Sensory Requirements:
Some tasks require visual perception and discrimination.
Some tasks require oral communications ability.
Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate sounds.
Environmental Factors:
Tasks are regularly performed with exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, fumes, temperature and noise extremes, machinery, vibrations, electric currents, traffic hazards, animals/wildlife, toxic/poisonous agents, violence, disease, or pathogenic substances.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS Lincoln County is committed to providing reasonable accommodations as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
This job description indicates, in general, the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities, and essential functions expected of the position.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Lincoln County offers a comprehensive benefit package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision which is paid at 90% by the County and 10% by the employee.
Other fully paid benefits include life, AD&D, long-term disability insurance.
Other optional insurances are available.
A 401K retirement plan is also provided.
The County’s current contribution rate is 11%.
Regular and Trial Service employees working between 20 – 39 hours per week on a regular basis are eligible for pro-rated employee benefits.
.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
80 – $41.
39 Hourly Location Lincoln County, OR Job Type Full-Time Department Health and Human Services Job Number 23-04 (191) Closing Continuous Position Summary Your job in the department is to.
.
.
Performs a wide variety of community based, professional mental health nursing duties, which includes direct patient care and nursing case management.
Promotes physical and emotional health, addresses health concerns of patients, educates clients on various health care issues and provides information on health choices.
Your job also involves.
.
.
Maintains records and files according to all applicable County policies and procedures and makes reports as required.
Maintain client contact to comply with Division productivity standards.
Essential Functions/Major Responsibilities JOB FUNCTIONS ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS are critical and fundamental responsibilities of the position of all CMHN2s.
The incumbent must be able to perform these functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
Community Health Nurses will follow the six standards of practice:
Assessment – By means of home visits and/or office-based visits, conduct patient interviews and chart review, work with clients to develop a plan of treatment.
Documents assessment in terms that are understandable to all involved in the care process.
Performs emergency general mental health assessment, referral and counseling duties, including crisis intervention, as required.
May provide direct observation of clients taking medication or observe clients filling pill minders.
Diagnosis and Priorities – Analysis of the assessment to derive a mental health diagnosis and service priorities.
Documents diagnoses or concerns in a manner that facilitates the client’s involvement in developing a plan of care.
Outcomes identification – Based on the diagnosis the CMHN will identify outcomes that are culturally relevant, health literate, based in evidence and attainable through local resources and policies.
Document expected outcomes and measurable objectives.
Planning – Develop a plan that is client-centered and reflects best practices by identifying strategies, action plans and alternatives to meeting expected outcomes.
Document the plan using health literate and culturally competent language that can be understood by care team and individual being served.
Implementation – The CMHN oversees the implementation of the plan through treatment, case management, referrals to community partners, administration of long acting injectables, collaboration with community resources, health promotion and education.
Documents activities and status of care coordination.
Evaluation – Apply on-going progress assessment to revise plans, interventions and activities as appropriate for ultimate health outcomes for the individual.
Documents changes to enhance effectiveness of interventions.
Other Functions:
Attend and participate in team meetings, trainings, and activities to further the mental health of the community.
Participate as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team for identified clients as indicated.
Provide staff training relative to best practices, as assigned.
Typical Qualifications KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND/OR ABILITIES To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
The required knowledge, skills and/or abilities are listed below:
Knowledge of:
The principles, practices, methods, and procedures of nursing as applied to community and public mental health.
The uses and effects of medications.
Issues of alcohol and drug abuse.
The strength-based model of behavior change.
Problem-solving techniques and negotiation skills in accordance with motivational interviewing and behavior change theory.
Utilization of community resources.
Medical record keeping practices.
Functions and resources of private and public agencies.
Skill or ability to:
Build therapeutic relationships and maintain therapeutic boundaries; engage clients in mutual goal setting.
Provide professional nursing care independently.
Identify community and individual health problems and to plan and administer solutions.
Administer medications.
Interpret and apply written policies, procedures, and guidelines.
Establish and maintain records; learn new information quickly and adapt to changing situations.
Use research, data, and evidence-based practices to inform and improve nursing practice.
Courteously meet and deal with patients.
Act in a professional manner and to understand and commit to a professional code of ethics.
Maintain the confidentiality of privileged information in accordance with HIPAA and Lincoln County policies.
Maintain effective working relationships with staff, supervisors, physicians, other agencies, and the public.
Create a positive work environment that promotes productivity, mentoring, teamwork, and cooperation.
Elicit and consider differing viewpoints when analyzing issues.
Recognize the accomplishments of team members.
Convey information, ideas, and facts both orally and in writing to supervisors, colleagues, and individuals, inside and outside the county, using language and a format the audience will best understand.
Utilize computers and other technology to communicate in written and verbal forms (e.
g.
, word processing, texts, emails, spreadsheets, department-specific software).
Effectively relate well with others, including supervisors, colleagues, and individuals inside and outside the county.
Exhibit a professional manner in dealing with others and working to maintain constructive working relationships.
Take personal responsibility for the quality and timeliness of work.
Show up to work on time, and follows instructions, policies, and procedures.
Meet productivity standards, deadlines, and work schedules.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Education Level Associates and/or Professional Certification Specifics:
Associate degree in Nursing from an accredited school of nursing.
Minimum Experience Level Two- Three years Specifics:
Two years of experience in a mental health setting.
Substitution Note:
Lived experience with mental health may substitute for years of experience.
Driver’s License Oregon Driver’s License required Specifics:
Must obtain within 30 days upon hire.
Other Licenses Professional License required Specifics:
Must possess a valid license to practice in the State of Oregon as a Registered Professional Nurse as defined by statutes or administrative rules, which include but are not limited to ORS 678.
010 to 678.
360 at the time of hire.
The employee is required to maintain current and active licensures and certifications, as applicable, and to provide the appropriate verifications at the time of renewals Must provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination.
Medical or Religious exemptions may be considered through our approval process.
Desirable
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Nursing preferred.
Bilingual and/or bicultural competencies for the Latino population are preferred.
Job Conditions and Physical Demands WORKING CONDITIONS Job Conditions:
Normal working hours.
Exposure to bodily fluids/samples.
May encounter unstable/hostile clients in their homes, community settings, or clinics.
Work Location:
Lincoln County Travel:
Travel through the County required.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands are typical 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.
ADA COMPLIANCE:
Physical capability to handle high mobility demands and complex personal interactions.
Physical Ability:
Tasks involve the ability to exert very moderate physical effort in light work, typically involving some combination of stooping, kneeling, crouching and crawling, and which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of moderate weight (12-20 pounds).
Sensory Requirements:
Some tasks require visual perception and discrimination.
Some tasks require oral communications ability.
Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate sounds.
Environmental Factors:
Tasks are regularly performed with exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, fumes, temperature and noise extremes, machinery, vibrations, electric currents, traffic hazards, animals/wildlife, toxic/poisonous agents, violence, disease, or pathogenic substances.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS Lincoln County is committed to providing reasonable accommodations as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
This job description indicates, in general, the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities, and essential functions expected of the position.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Lincoln County offers a comprehensive benefit package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision which is paid at 90% by the County and 10% by the employee.
Other fully paid benefits include life, AD&D, long-term disability insurance.
Other optional insurances are available.
A 401K retirement plan is also provided.
The County’s current contribution rate is 11%.
Regular and Trial Service employees working between 20 – 39 hours per week on a regular basis are eligible for pro-rated employee benefits.
.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
