Registered Nurse

What we are looking for:

The Registered Nurse role is responsible for the provision of integrated nursing/medical services in the evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of persons with mental disorders, co-occurring substance abuse, and general medical conditions within their scope of practice. They coordinate integrated care with internal and external providers of mental health, physical health, and substance use disorders. The Registered Nurse monitors and manages general medical conditions focusing on the most common conditions including hypertension, diabetes, asthma/COPD, overweight, obesity, and tobacco use.

Compensation Range: 

The starting pay for this position is $70,000 and is based on non-discriminatory factors such as skills and experience.  

What’s in it for you:

As a member of our team, you will have an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on our community and the lives of the individuals that we serve. CNS Healthcare provides a robust total rewards program to support our team members and their loved ones. We’ve shared some highlights below, but you can visit the benefits guide posted on our careers page to learn more!

• Comprehensive medical insurance options
• Employer-paid benefits including dental, vision, life, and short-term disability insurance
• Retirement program with generous company default contribution and match
• Generous PTO program starting at 18 days annually
• 15 paid holidays, including 3 floating holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Student loan forgiveness eligibility, including Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF), HRSA, and more

Essential Functions: 

• Complete a thorough and accurate nursing assessment to evaluate current medical symptoms and conditions and provide recommendations to applicable care providers as appropriate.
• Routinely collect accurate vital signs including, but not limited to, blood pressure, pulse, height, weight, body mass index (BMI), waist circumference, pulse, oxygen, glucose, pulse oximetry, and carbon monoxide testing. 
• Routinely perform Point of Service testing including, but not limited to, HGBA1C, Drug Screening, Lipids, Glucose, and pregnancy testing. 
• Assess and recommend lab work based on the individual’s medications and health conditions, collecting samples as required. Communicate with the individual, care team, and lab to ensure that lab work is successfully completed. 
• Coordinate, order, administer, and document injections to individuals served as requested by the prescriber. Ensure compliance with injection treatment by notifying the interdisciplinary care team when injections are missed. 
• Coordinate integrated care with internal and external providers of mental health, physical health, and substance use disorders. 
• Act as a triage nurse to assist in responding to medical emergencies that occur in the clinic, triage emergent situations, and assist in problem-solving regarding medications, medical issues, or access to prescriber services as needed. 
• Provide education regarding chronic health conditions, disease process, healthy lifestyle management, vaccinations, and medication management including risks, benefits, and side effects. 
• Routinely review current medications with persons served and provide medication continuity until the individual is seen by an agency provider. 
• Recommend and encourage the use of increase prescriptions for Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) for tobacco, alcohol, and opioid use disorders when clinically appropriate. 
• Adhere to and maintain compliance proper guidelines and procedures to maintain a safe, hygienic environment including infection control, medical waste, pharmaceutical waste, and sharps disposal.
• Assist in the management of medication supplies as needed. 
• Participate in the education and training of vital signs, medication administration, and clinic procedures for students and employees. 
• Complete all required documentation completely, accurately, and in accordance with agency policy. 
• Meet direct service productivity and documentation standards per agency and service expectations. 
• Encourage the utilization of the patient portal system by creating a patient portal account for each individual served and updating as needed. 
• Use motivational interviewing strategies to engage and provide service to individuals. 
• Utilize a trauma-informed approach to deliver services. 
• Attend and conduct meetings in-person in the office or the community, virtually through video (audiovisual), and by phone (voice only) as required. 
• Travel off-site as needed for various opportunities including meetings, conferences, activities, and events. 
• Ensure that the CNS Healthcare standards of service are applied to interactions with individuals served, guests, and staff. 
• Participate in and promote departmental and agency quality improvement initiatives. 
• Assume responsibility for professional growth by current reading and attendance at educational programs and conferences. 
• Maintain knowledge and compliance with established policies and procedures, corporate compliance program, code of ethics, applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations, HIPAA standards, and other regulatory programs. 
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Associate degree in Nursing from an accredited school of nursing
• Current, unrestricted, State of Michigan Registered Nurse (RN) licensure
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Basic Life Saving (BLS) certification
• Valid and unrestricted Michigan Driver’s License
• Reliable transportation and current proof of auto insurance
• Prior clinical experience and demonstrated proficiency in providing clinical and nursing services including, but not limited to: collecting vitals, performing injections, and point of care testing
• Prior clinical experience and demonstrated proficiency in medical management, crisis, and behavior management techniques
• Working knowledge of medical terminology used in a mental health setting
• Experience with the application of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) in health care organizations
• Proficient with computers and Microsoft office products
• Proficient in the use of electronic health records (EHRs)
• Ability to use discretion and judgment when handling matters of a sensitive or confidential nature
• Advanced time management, problem solving, customer service, interpersonal, conflict resolution and crisis intervention skills
• Ability to be forward thinking and take initiative to accomplish goals and objectives of the department
• Ability to work in a fast-paced office environment with the usual pressures of managing multiple priorities with time constraints
• Ability to communicate effectively, professionally, and courteously

Preferred:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing from an accredited school of nursing
• At least 1 year of experience as a registered nurse providing face-to-face, clinical services in any of the following settings: Behavioral Health, Community Mental Health, Psychiatric Hospital, State facility, Ambulatory Behavioral Health, Crisis Center, Substance Use Facility, Partial Hospital Program, Residential Program, or similar
• Use of health registries including the Michigan Automated Prescription System (MAPS), PMP AWARxE Program, Prescription Drug Monitoring Program (PDMP).
• Ability to work well as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• General knowledge of the community mental health system based on the Michigan Mental Health Code and MDHHS contract

About CNS Healthcare:

• CNS Healthcare (CNS) is a non-profit, Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) with seven clinics and two clubhouses in Southeastern Michigan. CNS employs approximately 400 employees, paraprofessionals, and support staff, delivering services to more than 7,000 people annually. 
• CNS provides comprehensive integrated health services in partnership with several community organizations, and uses a patient-centered approach to identify, support, and promote the overall health of children, adolescents, adults, and older adults.
• Visit our website to learn more about our mission, vision, and values!