Registered Nurse - Psychiatry
Location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Description: Medical College of Wisconsin is in need of Registered Nurse - Psychiatry right now, this position will be reside in Wisconsin. For detail informations about this position opportunity please read the description below. POSITION PURPOSE
Provide a variety of therapeutic activities including the initial intake and assessment of patients, coordination of appropriate referrals for p! atients and assess walk-in patients.
In addition, provide assistance with medication refills, and prior authorizations.
Provide an active presence in the multidisciplinary team.
ESSENTIAL BEHAVIORS
Build Trust:
Operate with transparency, no hidden agenda; place confidence in colleagues, give proper credit to others. Follow through on agreed upon actions. Treat sensitive or confidential information appropriately. Keep emotions under control. Exhibit ethical and moral behavior in everyday business conduct.
Foster Communication:
Demonstrate ability to carefully listen to others at all levels of the organization. Seek and listen to feedback and be approachable. Express thoughts and ideas effectively. Display and promote cross cultural sensitivity.
Display Stewardship:
Understand business implications o
f decisions. Conserve organization resources. Look for ways to improve and promote! quality. Take personal responsibility. Use resources in an ef! ficient and cost-effective manner.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
1.
Evaluate patients and render care, within the scope of practice outlined by state statute, in the geriatric psychiatric clinic.
2.
Perform direct patient care activities, including assessment, evaluation, and treatment.
3.
Maintain detailed, confidential medical records in accordance with established protocols.
4.
Communicate with team members.
5.
Complete refill requests, prior authorizations, and communicate with pharmacies and third party payers.
6.
Respond to patient phone calls regarding medications, questions, and crisis situations.
7.
Assist with the triage of walk-in patients and patients in crisis.
8.
Provide crisis intervention as needed for current clinic patients and new referrals.
9.
Provide case management services to coordinate independe! nt living needs, social service needs, and other mental health needs.
OTHER DUTIES
Perform other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
Appropriate education and/or experience may be substituted on equivalent basis
Education:
Associate's Degree in Nursing.
Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing preferred
Experience:
No experience required
Certifications/Licenses:
Current Wisconsin Licensure as RN
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES
Strong leadership, team-building and decision-making capabilities are essential, as well as the ability to set priorities, identifies and resolves problems, and delegate effectively and efficiently.
Excellent communication and organizational skills needed to manage workflow, patients, patient families, physicians, and others under stressful conditions.
The ability to assess and triage patients and to communi! cate clearly and logically both orally and in writing needed.
! Must demonstrate reliability and maintain confidentiality.
Demonstrated proficiency in the use of the electronic medical record (EMR).
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If you were eligible to this position, please send us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Medical College of Wisconsin.
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This position will be started on: Thu, 22 Aug 2013 14:50:03 GMT
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