Registered Nurse

Company: Fedcap
Location: Rochester
Posted on: September 13, 2020

Job Description:

We are hiring in Rochester, NY! Join us at Easterseals NY for an exciting career as a part-time Psychiatric Registed Nurse.Mission: Easterseals New York's mission is to spread help, hope and answers-http://www.easterseals.com/newyork/our-programs/Easterseals is a standard-bearer for creating equity and access for people with disabilities and other barriers to long term self-sufficiency. For 100 years, Easterseals has been an indispensable resource for people and families living with disabilities. Throughout all life's moments -- from the extraordinary to the ordinary and everything in between -- Easterseals is here to help people and families realize and reach for their full potential.Job Title: Psychiatric Registered NurseLocation: Rochester, NYFLSA Status: Non-ExemptPosition Type: Part-TimePosition Summary:Professional nursing administrative services for the physician(s) and NP's working at our Mental Health Clinic. Review/analyze client medical and (behavioral health) psychiatric records and prepare required (behavioral health) psychiatric records, forms, and summary data for use by the consulting physician(s).Essential Job Functions:* Gather/review medication and appointment requests from patients and triage appropriately.* As required, process and document prior authorizations. Conduct follow up on prior authorizations to improve flow-through and timeliness.* Coordinate/liaison psychopharmacologic medication renewals.* Gather and request (as indicated) records to facilitate necessary documentation.* Gather and review/analyze AIMS data. Identify areas of concern. Contact appropriate clinical staff as needed.* Gather and review/analyze laboratory data. Identify areas of concern. Contact appropriate clinical staff as needed.* Gather and review/analyze medical data (as associated with behavioral health). Identify areas of concern. Contact appropriate clinical staff as needed.* Gather/review pharmacy medication review for completeness and errors. Advise physician/NP prior to review/signature by physician/NP.* In consultation with physician(s), update monitoring guidelines, as indicated.* Review/analyze behavioral health/psychiatric laboratory orders and prepare new physician orders for review and signature.* Review/analyze behavioral health/psychiatric laboratory results and prepare physician review form. Communicate with pediatrician/primary care, as indicated.* Obtain and administer injectable medications, consult with prescribing physicians as needed, and document appropriately.* Perform other duties as assigned. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities.Education & Experience:* Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse -- must always maintain the required training/licensure.* Bachelor's Degree preferred with one (1) year experience with the target population.* An associate degree may be accepted with three (3) years of experience with the target population.* IT Software/Computer Proficiency: Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook, iSTOP. Additional ability to gain proficiency with Greenway, ADP TimeSaver, and NYS Health Commerce System.* Must demonstrate good phone and communication skills as well as a strong organization and time management skills.* OMH, OPWDD and SED regulations preferred.* Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.Equal Opportunity EmployerEqual Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled

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