Staff Nurse II - Staff Nurse II Psychiatriac
Location: Austin, Texas
Description: University of Texas at Austin is in need of Staff Nurse II - Staff Nurse II Psychiatriac right now, this job will be assigned in Texas. More details about this job opportunity kindly read the description below. Purpose
To assist psychiatrists with the management of patient care services, utilize professional nursing knowledge and perform nursing skills in the evaluatio! n and treatment of UT psychiatric patients and to work with clinicians to coordinate care for patients.
Essential Functions
Provides professional nursing care of patients Responds to patients questions with accurate information regarding health concerns, recognizing the inability to give medical advice and refers to appropriate healthcare professional, as indicated. Facilitates communication between patients and the psychiatrists by assisting with telephone calls and/or Secure Messaging regarding prescription refills or diagnostic test results and responding to patient questions/concerns Consults with staff psychiatrists and other clinicians in the coordination of care of patients. Utilizes the electronic health record for appointment scheduling, documentation and secure messaging. Maintains accurate records and documentation of patient information, treatment and laboratory results. Requests patient health records from outside facilities and providers if n! eeded for patient care. Responds to requests for services from! students and consultation requests and referrals from faculty/staff and off campus community health providers. Coordinates referral of patients to mental health services in the community. In collaboration with other clinicians, develop, maintain and monitor a clinical case management system to provide continuity of care and follow-up for higher need patients. Provides support to the Associate Director for Psychiatric Services. Initiate and develop ongoing liaison relationships with community health providers, outpatient behavioral health services, emergency rooms, hospitals and other resources. Maintains pertinent license and certification, continuing him education and CPR certification and skills competencies. Attends and participates in departmental, division, University and community meetings, as assigned.
Marginal/Incidental functions
Other related functions as assigned.
Required qualifications
Graduation from an accredited program o! f Registered Nursing. One year of psychiatric nursing experience. Possession of a valid and current Registered Nurse license issued by the Texas Board of Nursing.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in a college mental health setting. Experience with Point and Click Electronic Health Record system.
Working conditions
May work around standard office conditions
A criminal history background check will be required
for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.
The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement
System of Texas ( TRS ), subject to the
position being at least 20 hours per week and at least
135 days in length.
The University of Texas at Austin is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, citizenship status, Vietnam er! a or special disabled veteran's status, or sexual orientation. Under Se! ction 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act, disability accommodations will be provided, as needed.
If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment
Eligibility Verification form, I-9. You will be required to present
acceptable and original
documents
to prove your identity and
authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be
presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do
so will result in loss of employment at the university.
UT Austin is a Tobacco-free Campus
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This job starts available on: Wed, 08 May 2013 00:52:07 GMT
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