Agency: CSB
Job#: ELT-CSB-24010
Grade: S-27
Hours: This position may not exceed 1560 hours per calendar year. Individuals in this position are eligible for limited employee benefits (including medical, vision and dental insurance coverage) and participation in flexible spending programs, but not eligible to earn leave or receive holiday pay.
Salary: $45 - $ 50 per hour
Work Location: Various locations – Alexandria, Reston, Annandale
The Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board is seeking a Registered Nurse (BHN CLINICIAN/CASE MANAGER).Exciting opportunity to provide comprehensive Behavioral Health nursing care to individuals diagnosed with mental illness. Registered Nurse will deliver therapeutic nursing and behavioral health interventions under the supervision of nursing supervisor. This position is responsible for clinical and primary care issues including the following: serves as the liaison to community resources, pharmacies, and other community medical providers. Provides and gathers information for clinical collaboration with physicians/medical staff and the mental health treatment team regarding medical support for clients. Provides therapeutic medical and behavioral health interventions, consultation, and education about medical issues to non-medical team members. Performs health screening, nursing assessments, and supports the integration of behavioral and physical health.
This position is designated emergency series personnel and is expected to report for duty even in cases of inclement weather.
Applicant must be computer literate and be able to learn and utilize Electronic Health Record; and must maintain accurate, timely and detailed electronic documentation in client records that meets state, local and federal performance contract expectations.
Duties of this position include:
- Complete the Nursing Assessment - if the individual does not have a Primary Care Physician, assist the individual in obtaining one by referring them to an Affordable Health Care Clinic in the community, such as Neighborhood Health.
- Schedule an initial PCP appointment for clients
- Provide Health Literacy Counseling per Federal/State/Agency regulations.
- Request recommended labs, such as those needed for metabolic screening and clozapine levels.
- Assess individuals to determine if a referral for urgent medical care should be made.
- Educate and encourage individuals to complete an annual physical, dental, and eye examination.
- Contact the primary care physician directly to facilitate and coordinate care.
- Support clients with some case management needs. You will not be assigned a caseload.
- Request hospital records to include admission history, discharge summary, lab and test results, consultations, and all recommendations for medical follow-up.
- Scheduled follow-up appointments and consulted with the medical team for complex medical conditions to ensure correct care coordination as deemed necessary.
- Provide nursing services to clients in the community.
- May carry a small caseload for case management.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Graduation from an accredited Registered Nursing school plus one year of work experience in behavioral health, substance disorder, or another related field.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
One-year post-licensure experience working as an RN preferably in a dual diagnosis substance disorder, and behavioral health setting.
Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Adaptable to flexible scheduling and ability to work independently.
Ability to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary treatment team and maintain good working.
CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:
Possession of current Virginia or Compact RN license, and BLS card.
Obtain QMHP license within 6 months of employment
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check, driving record, a Child Protective Services Registry, a TB screen, and a Sanctions Screening to the satisfaction of the employer.
To apply, please email resume to:
Jacklyne.Abdulai@fairfaxcounty.gov and Yusuf.enum@fairfaxcounty.gov
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $45.00 - $50.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
Medical specialties:
Standard shift:
Work Location: In person