RN

Overview

POSITION SUMMARY

Area of Interest: Behavioral Health

• Nursing;

FTE/Hours per pay period: 1.0

Department: Crisis Services

• GuideLink;

Shift: 7:00 am to 7:00 pm, weekends

AbbeHealth Services - is a regional nonprofit organization dedicated to providing mental health and aging services that help individuals achieve their optimum levels of independence and success.

GuideLink Center is a new and innovative facility serving individuals in a mental health or substance use crisis. Abbe Center for Community Mental Health is seeking RN and LPN candidates who desire to be a part of this new collaborative model of service.. These candidates will support the 23-hour crisis observation program. This is an opportunity for nurses to be a part of an innovative team of experts working collaboratively to provide care to individuals experiencing a mental health crisis within our communities, who may need short term community-based crisis care.

Why UnityPoint Health?

• Culture

• At UnityPoint Health, you matter. Come for a fulfilling career and experience aculture guided by uncompromising values and unwavering belief in doing what's right for the people we serve.

• Benefits

• Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options like 401K match, paid time off and education assistance that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you're in.

• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment- We're committed to ensuring you have a voice that is heard regardless of role, race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation.

• Development- We believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is an essential part of delivering a remarkable employment experience.

• Community Involvement

• Be an essential part of our core purpose-to improve the health of the people and communities we serve.

Hear more from our team members about why UnityPoint Health is a great place to work at https://dayinthelife.unitypoint.org .

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Is aware of department compliance requirements for federally funded healthcare programs (eg. Medicare and Medicaid) regarding fraud, waste and abuse. Brings any questions or concerns regarding compliance to the immediate attention of department or administrative staff.

• Purposefully conducts all aspects of the job in an ethical manner in support of the organization's commitment to ethical behavior in all areas of personal and professional activity.

• Demonstrates a positive cooperative attitude, flexibility, and a willingness to change to meet department goals.

• Provide whole person, integrated care with primary focus on the treatment of mental health conditions within an outpatient clinic.

• Work collaboratively with psychiatric providers, reception and scheduling staff, care coordinators, and other team members to ensure client needs are met.

• Assists with scheduling of referrals to community resources as needed

• Job tasks include rooming patients, completing health questionnaires (vital signs, medications, mental health symptoms, concurrent physical health or substance use disorders, etc.), processing refill requests, communicating assessment results, lab reports, pharmacy inquiries, and client concerns with psychiatric providers.

• Performs additional duties as may be assigned to ensure complete service to all customers.

Qualifications

PERSONAL SPECIFICATIONS

Education

Iowa RN required

Qualifications/Experience

Experience with persons in recovery from mental illness and/or substance use disorders preferred. Must demonstrate creative and solid decision-making skills, compassion, and contribute to a positive office culture. Iowa Driver's License required.

• Area of Interest: Nursing;

• FTE/Hours per pay period: 0.60;

• Department: Crisis Services at GuideLink;

• Shift: 7:00 am to 7:00 pm Weekend Package;

• Job ID: 143898;