Registered Nurse - Behavioral Health

This position provides professional nursing care to patients at the JAMHI Mid-Town Clinic in compliance with professional standards. Promotes a collaborative, interdisciplinary approach towards patients, families and all members of the care delivery team. In addition, responsible for coordination of medication management and administration in accordance with professional, legal, and ethical standards at the JAMHI Clinic.

Position Duties:

• Oversee and coordinate medication management integrating client needs and current mental status.
• Administer and oversee the administration of IM and PO medications as ordered and directed by Provider.
• Provide medical screening of patients prior to them being seen by Provider
• Perform blood draws and complete necessary lab work/prepare and send out labs.
• Provide client education and support regarding medications and medical concerns.
• Coordinate medication management including pick-up and delivery to JAMHI locations.
• Prepare or assist in preparation of patient medication “bubble-packs” as necessary
• Triage walk in clients as well as phone calls.
• Provide appropriate referrals for medical and dental needs and assist as needed.
• Maintain all necessary documentation and clinical records.
• Review current medication management protocols for JAMHI Residential Programs as well as the medical office and assist in updating as needed.
• Document patient care in the healthcare record according to established standards.
• Participates in the development of and maintains established policies, procedures, and objectives; quality improvement; safety; environment and infection control prevention programs.
• Coordinate travel authorizations for Medicaid-Eligible patients as needed.  
• Attend appropriate agency meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.