Job Description

Primary Purpose and Function

Responsible for the direct medical care of THIRA Health patients through regular patient check-ins. Coordinate care with clinical treatment and assist in treatment plans for patients.

Required Qualifications:

Requiresassociate's degree in nursing(ADN);bachelor'sdegree preferred (BSN)

Mustpossessand maintain licensure of either RN; mustmaintaingood standing with the State Licensing Board

Demonstratedproficiencyin the use of Microsoft Office and theability to use various software programs

Must be able to successfully pass a comprehensive criminal background check (Federal and state)

AFHStaff: ability to successfully pass the Department of Social and Health Services background check

For positions involving driving personal vehicles or company vehicles as part of the job duties, validdriver'slicense, proof of personal liability insurance

AFH or other assigned positions – successfully pass THIRA’s Driver Assessment

Ability to work evenings, nights, weekends & holidays as needed

Perform other duties as assigned

Preferred Qualifications

Minimum one (1) year prior experience as a nurse or C.N.A.required; Prior mental or behavioral health nursing experience highly preferred

Addendum A: Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function

Troubleshoot problems/situations that arise with patients within the facility; provide milieu support and general coverage for programs as needed; on-call on the floor to meet the needs of the clinic

Take vitals on PHP/RTFpatientsasrequireddocument accordingly in patient’s chart

Perform initial new patient medical assessment, including but not limited to, reconcile medications, obtain medical/surgical history and most recent labs, confirm all patient allergies, and document all findings in patient chart

Maintainpatient illness tracking log and consult with patientsregardingquestions/concerns about presenting physical medical symptoms

Coordinate care with clinical treatment team andassistin treatment plans for patients as necessary

Maintain all medical data for patients in EMR patient charts

Support Nurse Manager& Infection Control Teamwith staff illness record maintenance asneeded

Design and lead health and wellness lectures/groups for patients

Assist PHP/RTF patientswith self-administered medicationsif neededandmaintainthe medication self-administration records and orders

Support prescribers with creation of lab and EKG orders for all patients as necessary, follow up with providers when needed

Preform skin assessments for self-harm behavior, treat as needed and refer to outside providers when necessary

Communicate with outside providers and patient family membersregardingmedical informationas directed

Assistwithmedical supply ordering and inventory;maintainmedical budget

Coordinate disposal of biohazard waste withappropriate vendors as directed

All other duties as assigned

Addendum B: General Responsibilities & Expectations

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function

Support andmaintainpoliciesregardingprofessional ethics, includingappropriate boundariesand client confidentiality;monitordocuments according to company andHIPAApolicies.

Report any immediate safety hazards to appropriate supervisory personnel or maintenance personnel.

Adhere toWA StateRequirements for Mandated Reporting

Demonstrate awareness and respect for diverseclients and staff

Adheres to THIRA Health’s compliance standards, Ethicsand Code of Conduct Policy and Conflict of Interest Policy

Attend and activelyparticipatein all required THIRA meetings,trainings, and all other coverage, duties, andspecial projects as assigned

Demonstratedabilityto exercise discretion and judgement with sensitive and confidential matters, includingPII,PHI, and HIPAA requirements

Possessstrong verbal and writtencommunication skills

Abilitytomulti-task

Ability to workin a fast-paced environment with limited supervision

Maintain focus on THIRA’s core principles, priorities, and patient-centered culture

Effectivelycommunicate with alllevels of staff, visitors, healthcare professionals, marketers, and the public in a professional, sensitive, and interpersonal manner

Working Environment

Work is performed primarily indoors, with both artificial and natural lighting. Equipment includes standard office equipment, i.e. computer, telephone, fax machine, copier, printer, and scanner. Physical demands include sitting, walking, standing, bending over, repetitive use of hands, and lifting up to 25lbs. Position requires close contact with all THIRA Health staff and mental health patients. Hours and days can vary within a Sunday through Saturday week.

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