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WestCare

RN - MAT

WestCare, Las Vegas, Nevada, us, 89105

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Job Details Job Location:

Las Vegas, NV Position Type:

Full Time Education Level:

4 Year Degree Salary Range:

$42.48 - $48.41 Hourly Travel Percentage:

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Health Care

Position Summary “This position is assigned in direct support of the Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) Mobile program and will contribute to its day-to-day operations, client engagement, and service delivery”.

Active working contributor to an integrated healthcare continuum that provides culturally competent, client centered, effective, coordinated, safe, affordable and accessible chronic and acute behavioral health related services in the community.

Essential Job Functions

Screen populations from various age groups with behavioral health needs

Completes and records initial and subsequent nursing assessment of each patient’s physical and mental status according to program protocols using interview, observation skills, and physical assessment techniques and communicates findings verbally and/or via written documentation

Assigns acuity levels based on risk stratification methods specified by the organization

Providestructure, and maintains a therapeutic environment in collaboration with the patient and other members of the healthcare team

Interveneduring psychiatric emergencies/patient crisis using evidence based practice strategies

Assistindeveloping positive relationships that support the client in meeting their personalgoals

Receivesand transcribes verbal and written provider’s orders according to established standards to ensure accurate treatment of patients

Offerscoaching on medication management

Administers medications and carries out physician's orders as prescribed

Evaluates therapies and care provided to individuals served

Participates in collaborative care team meetings

Actas a collaborative team member to any program within the organization, leading and addressing comprehensive health promotion and behavioral health maintenance needs

Provideinformation and/or referrals to resources in the community for increased support and stabilization

Actas aliaison between the individual served and external care providers as they transition within the continuum of care

Facilitatepreventative and restorative health and well-being education in individual, group and community settings

Reports to the Nursing supervisor according to the standards of care

Qualifications Certifications / Licenses

Current and unrestricted license as a Registered Nurse in the state of Nevada

Certified Addiction Registered Nurse or the ability to obtain licensure within a year

Ability to pass first level and NABS background clearance

During your tenure with WestCare there may be new requirements, including, but not limited to vaccinations that are issued by local, State, Federal, and/or Funders that WestCare may have to comply with. Should this occur Human Resources or appropriate personnel will inform you

Education

Bachelor’s degree required

Experience and Competencies

Previous experience working with individuals with serious and persistent mental illness, substance use/abuse, developmental disabilities, and/or other health conditions that impact behavioral health

At least one year of clinical experience; previous work experience in a related field may be substituted for clinical experience

Be able to utilize the organization’s electronic health record

Contributes to the development standards related to care and nursing procedures through participation on committees and assigned task groups

Participates in professional development activities and continuing educational programs to ensure currency in nursing practices and trends

Adheres to the nurse practice act of Nevada and all laws and rules governing the practice of registered nurses in order to maintain high standards of care and current licensure

Participates in performance and quality improvement measures to generate practice based evidence

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