Central Counties Services hiring Nurse 3 - 1501 in Temple, TX | LinkedIn (2024)

• This Position is Eligible for a Sign-On Bonus of $2,000 **

$1,000 payable onnext scheduled paycheck following 30 days of employmentand$1,000 payable at the completion of the conditional employment period which is typically six months in length.Sign-On Bonus payment will be subject to required payroll taxesMust work 20 or more hours per week to be eligibleEmployee must be in good standing and active status to be eligible for paymentSalary Commensurate With Experience Minimum Starting Salary $62,004.80 Benefits

• Health
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off - 9.23 hrs per pay period
• 10 Observed Company Paid Holidays
• 8 Hours Annual Volunteer Time Off
• Retirement Plan w/ Employer Match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Account

General DescriptionServes in the Behavioral Health Division carrying out the responsibilities described below under the Director of Nursing. Performs advanced (senior-level) nursing work. Work involves planning, developing, coordinating, and evaluating nursing activities and providing for the care and treatment of patients. Work may include service as a resource on nursing practices and education programs by performing consultative and administrative work. May assign and/or supervise the work of others. Works under limited supervision with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. This position is clinically responsible for the provision of direct care nursing services to the Center’s Adult Behavioral Health clients and a working collaborative with other Behavioral Health staff, clients and initiatives. The position also serves as consultant to the Utilization Management Division of the Center as needed.

EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED

• Gathers and maintains patient information and records, including nursing assessment and medical history obtained from patients, relatives, or other professionals. Collaborates with physicians, psychologists, social workers, psychiatric nurses, or other professionals to discuss treatment plans and progress. Analyzes and evaluates patient data or test findings to assist in treatment process. Provides psychiatric nursing services to adult persons with mental illness and dual diagnosis of mental illness with substance abuse and/or intellectual or developmental disability. Completes documentation of services in the client record within Center UM guidelines and timeframes.
• Coordinates and reviews nursing activities and makes recommendations for improvements. Serves as an expert consultant, instructor and mentor to Center staff and (with proper consents) to outside persons regarding medical/psychiatric needs of consumers.
• Participates in the Center’s Utilization Management (UM) processes, especially as they relate to the resiliency and disease management (RDM) model of mental health services. In this capacity, provides consultation on policies and procedures related to UM; develops and implements quality assurance programs and processes.
• Maintains positive, professional, and effective relationships with fellow members of the Center medical team, clinical and support staff, administration, and with community stakeholders.
• Communication expectations gives full attention to what other people say; takes time to understand the point being made; and, asks questions as appropriate.
• Serves as a resource on nursing practices and education programs by performing consultative and administrative work.
• May assign and/or supervise the work of others
• Performs high functioning clinical oversight of Nursing Service Delivery under the guidelines of CCBHC outcome measures and evidence based practice.

GENERAL QUALIFICATION GUIDELINES Experience/Education/Licensing/Certification

• Experience in psychiatric nursing work is preferred. Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in nursing(BSN) or completion of an accredited ADN nursing program
• Must be registered as a Registered Nurse in the State of Texas or a state that recognized reciprocity through the Nurse Licensure Compact.
• Valid driver’s license and expectable driver’s record, according to Center requirements.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Knowledge of nursing techniques and procedures; of health care laws and regulations; of medical/psychiatric diagnoses and procedures; of accepted medical treatment programs; of community health and nursing care principles, practices, and procedures; of program regulations and procedures; and, of utilization review and control measures.
• Skill in the care and treatment of patients and in the operation of computers and applicable computer software.
• Ability to provide patient care; to prepare and maintain records; to explain public health laws; to organize, coordinate, and evaluate nursing activities and delivery of psychiatric nursing services; to interpret policies and procedures; to interpret health care regulations; to recognize patterns of medical necessity treatment; to communicate effectively; and, to assign and/or supervise the work of others.
• Ability to proficiently utilize relevant computer programs that support electronic medical records and electronic communication.
• Ability to see, hear and talk effectively within job requirements.
• Ability to stand, sit and walk for extended periods.
• Ability to effectively handle potentially aggressive behavior of others in a positive manner.
• Ability to complete collection of samples for laboratory testing and other tasks related to the completion of laboratory testing of both blood and urine .
• Central Counties Services incorporates principles of trauma-informed care, which includes cultural sensitivity, in all areas of service delivery. All job descriptions include the responsibility to learn about and implement trauma-informed practices within the scope of work for the position.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Central Counties Services is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.