Responsibilities:

• Gather information about the consumer’s psychological, physiological, sociological, cultural, nutritional, and spiritual status through interviews with the patient, family, case manager, and/or designated power of attorney.
• Collaborates with a team to include consumer, family, health care provider, (medical or mental health) case/care manager, and non-licensed staff to develop a person-centered plan of care for the consumer
• Develops and implements educational plans and/or goals to assist the consumer in achieving maximum health care benefits.
• Promotes and provides consumer safety through established nursing care processes, the scope of service, and/or regulatory components to include medication storage, medication reconciliations, medication administration, and measuring medication compliance of the patient.
• Responds to and report any changes in the consumer’s condition in a timely manner, documenting any changes in the patient intervention and goals within 24 hours.
• Stays informed of state and federal regulations and compliance related to the nursing practice of designated work areas including but not limited to behavioral/mental health, developmental disabilities, youth services, and home health care services.
• Documents nursing assessments and interventions utilizing Credible
• Provides follow-up and feedback to the patient/client related to their health care concerns and problems.
• Administer medication and treatments under the supervision and orders of the Physician and/or Nurse Practitioner and document the administration and treatment immediately after rendering.
• Provides the Physician and/or Nurse Practitioner with medical/nursing information related to the patient’s clients’ response to medications and/or treatments including but not limited to side effects of medications.
• Advocates for the consumer through the reporting and follow-up on patient/client health care issues and concerns.
• Assist the psych department in developing, evaluating, and revising nursing policies and procedures.
• Maintaining and facilitating HIPAA compliance/Privacy laws Supports Wellness HealthCare’s mission, vision, and value statement other related duties and

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited/approved school of Nursing
• A minimum of 2 years of recent nursing experience as a licensed nurse in the relevant area including mental/behavioral health, developmental disability, youth/adolescent services, working with the elderly, and/or home care experience
• Current RN licensure in DC
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Electronic Health Records experience (iCams/Credible preferred)