Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

The Outpatient Nurse is responsible for providing comprehensive nursing care to patients with mental health and addiction-related illnesses. This role involves monitoring patients during esketamine treatments, administering long-acting injections including Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) and antipsychotics, and participating in a multidisciplinary treatment team to guide patients toward sobriety. The nurse will also conduct naloxone training, HIV and Hepatitis C testing, and provide smoking cessation education.

Essential Job Functions

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Monitor patients during esketamine treatments and assess their response.
• Administer long-acting injections, including MAT and antipsychotics.
• Assess patients' health status and monitor their progress.
• Participate in treatment team meetings to develop and implement individualized care plans.
• Conduct naloxone training sessions for patients and families.
• Perform HIV and Hepatitis C testing and counseling.
• Track and review lab work for patients.
• Respond promptly to emergencies within the office.
• Provide consultations as needed for patient care.
• Educate patients on Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) and smoking cessation techniques.
• Other duties as needed and assigned.

Classification and Schedule

This position is classified as a part-time non-exempt position, with a regular schedule of 17hours per week.

The outpatient Psychiatric Nurse will work the following schedule:

Shifts

• Monday 8:00 am to 6:00 pm

• Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

As a member of the nursing team and as the nursing supervisor, it is also expected that the successful candidate have some flexibility to help provide coverage, when necessary.

Compensation

Base Rate

The successful candidate(s) will be offered a base rate based on meeting minimum qualifications and post-licensure experience.

The starting hourly rate for new registered nurses is $34.00. The exact starting rate for RNs at DBH is calculated using the starting rate + 1% per year for each year of post-licensure experience. The starting hourly rate for LPNs is $27.50 per hour with the same post-licensure experience calculation described above to determine the exact starting rate.

Shift Differential

This position is eligible for shift differentials during graveyard and weekend shifts, when assisting with coverage. Hours worked during graveyard (5 pm - 5 am) and during all weekend shifts are eligible for a 15% differential.

Coverage Incentives (PRN Rate/Emergency Rate)

Nurses at DBH are eligible for incentive pay when picking up shifts in addition to their standard number of weekly shifts.

PRN Rate

• A nurse hired to work in a PRN capacity will receive a 15% adjustment to the base rate agreed upon at hire for all PRN shifts where he/she is given at least 24 hours of notice before the shift.

• For example, a registered nurse hired at a base hourly rate of $34.00 would receive a PRN rate of $39.10 per hour.

Emergency Rate

• A PRN nurse called in to cover a shift with less than 24 hours of notice will be compensated at 1 ½ times their PRN rate.

• For example, a registered nurse hired at a base hourly rate of $34.00 would receive an emergency rate of $58.65 per hour.

• The emergency rate is used as a last resort, is used sparingly, and requires executive management approval.

It is highly preferred that individuals who are interested in obtaining employment at DBH, their spouse, or one of their dependents not be actively receiving services at DBH except for medication management services to eliminate/avoid possible conflicts or uncomfortable boundaries.

Required Experience and Skills

Must be licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in the State of Utah.

DBH utilizes an electronic health record system, so computer literacy is a must for employment.

Preference will be given for applicants who are fluent in Spanish, but this is not a requirement for employment in this opening.

The selected candidate must successfully pass a pre-employment criminal background check and drug screening. DBH will not hire individuals currently using illegal drugs or abusing alcohol; therefore, making employment at DBH conditional upon successfully passing pre-employment drug screening by providing a valid sample. Candidates who are offered employment are required to report for a drug screen at an Intermountain WorkMed location within 24 hours of being requested to do so by the DBH Human Resources Department.

Davis Behavioral Health works with Federal grants and must comply with the Federal drug laws, including no use of medical marijuana.

Skills & Abilities

The outpatient Psychiatric Nurse must possess the following skills and abilities:

• Strong assessment and clinical skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in patient education and counseling.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks.

Benefits

Part-time positions at DBH are not eligible to participate in the agency's benefits program.

All employees at DBH are eligible to utilize the agency's robust Employee Assistance Program (EAP) through Intermountain LiVe Well.

Davis Behavioral Health is an equal opportunity employer.

DBH Criminal Background Check & Drug Screening Disclaimer

Davis Behavioral Health is a drug-free workplace and requires all employees to successfully pass a pre-employment drug screening. DBH will not hire individuals currently using illegal drugs or abusing alcohol; therefore, making employment at DBH conditional upon successfully passing pre-employment drug screening by providing a valid sample. Candidates who are offered employment are required to report for a drug screen at an Intermountain WorkMed location within 24 hours of being requested to do so by the DBH Human Resources Department.

Davis Behavioral Health works with Federal grants and must comply with the Federal drug laws, including no use of medical marijuana.

Further, all employees at DBH must successfully pass a pre-employment criminal background check as part of DBH's licensing agreement with the State of Utah. Failure to pass either screening will result in the termination of any job offer submitted and/or employment for any individual who has started employment while the criminal background screening is in process. Pending and/or open charges will likely impact a candidate's ability to pass the pre-employment criminal background screening.

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