Behavioral Health Nurse (08063)

Some of the responsibilities include the following :

• Coordinate the behavioral and physical health care needs of service participants.
• Monitor participant's medication and provide psychiatric nursing services consistent with physician orders and standard nursing practices.
• Participate as a member of a focused team which provides Assertive Community Treatment services to ensure that service participants reach their maximum level of functioning in the community. Approximately 75% of the work is in the community.
• Complete health and biopsychosocial assessments for every active participant.
• Consult with team members regarding development and implementation of the health care needs and goals. Coordinate with team members routine medical, vision, lab and dental appointments. Ensure a mechanism for reporting and follow-up results.
• Consult with community agencies and families to maintain coordination in the treatment process.
• Maintain a record of medical history and on-going medical and treatment records. Service documentation must be submitted in a timely fashion.

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Horizon House offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefit package including : medical & dental, (9) nine paid holidays, generous paid time off, tuition reimbursement, retirement savings plan, voluntary tax sheltered annuity, transit benefit program, opportunities for advancement and more.

Horizon House is an Equal Opportunity Employer