Psychiatric Care Specialist RN
Company: MyMichigan Health
Location: Midland
Posted on: January 24, 2023
Job Description:
Summary
General Summary
The essential functions of this position include, but are not
limited to: serving as care coordinator for patients in the
Psychiatric Partial Hospitalization Program, establishing a
therapeutic relationship with all patients. Facilitates maintenance
of a therapeutic environment through general knowledge of patients'
therapy plans and reinforcement of desired behaviors; provides
nursing care, assessment, support and education to patients in the
program; participates in delivery of educational services to
patients and their families and/or significant others; performs
admission and discharge functions. Collaborates with the
psychiatric interdisciplinary team to facilitate utilization
management for the Psychiatric Partial Hospitalization Program.
Provides pertinent clinical data to outside agencies as needed to
assure compliance with their requirements. Other duties, which may
be assigned
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- (30%) Demonstrates effective professionalism and communication.
Demonstrates a positive manner towards others. Promotes
cohesiveness and support among program and department staff.
Demonstrates ability to
- perform 2 or more tasks in the same time frame without
compromising accuracy Demonstrates understanding that patient needs
take priority over other responsibilities. Demonstrates good
interpersonal skills, ability to take
- initiative, to work as a team, and to work with a variety of
patients' needs. Performs program marketing duties, including
distribution of printed materials, answering public inquiries about
the program and participation in
- informational meetings with potential referral sources. Follows
through on action plans. Performs other duties as assigned.
- (30%) Implements the patient treatment process through evidence
based practice and accurate documentation.Participates in the
development, implementation and evaluation of patient treatment
programs. Assists with the screening of persons referred to the
program. Performs intake assessments for all patient admissions.
Provides education related to patient specific psycho tropic
medications on admission and as needed. Accurately
- documents Bio Psycho Social Assessments, Progress Notes,
Interdisciplinary Review Summary, Discharge Summary and Treatment
Planning. Conducts educational sessions for patients, family
members and significant others. Responds appropriately to patient
conditions utilizing critical thinking skills. Coordinates medical
issues for patients with his/her Primary Care Physician. Reviews
medications with every patient weekly and as needed. Notes and
coordinates physician orders. Charts observations on patients in a
legible, timely, accurate and appropriate format following hospital
and unit procedures. Insures all discharge forms are completed
and
- distributed to the appropriate parties. Assists patient with
completing paperwork as needed.
- 20%) Coordinates UR activities with the Supervisor of
Psychiatric Partial Hospitalization Program to maximize
reimbursement for patients. Is familiar with CMH contracts and
procedures to maximize reimbursement. Place calls/submits
electronically to third party payers for initial authorizations and
for continued stay reviews, including CMH programs. Documents all
contacts with name, phone number, number of days authorized date of
next review, and any comments.
- (20%) Leadership responsibilities: Participates in
interdisciplinary team meetings and provides essential information
to team members. Provides support to the program supervisor and
therapists. Participates in training activities as needed.
Education, Certification, and Licensure
- Associated Degree required
- BSN/MSN preferred
- RN - Registered Nurse
- BSW preferred - at least one year of psychiatric nursing
experience
- CPI - Crisis Prevention Intervention - mandatory conflict
avoidance and physical management (CPI) within the first 3 months
of hire and annually
Other Duties & Responsibilities
- Reviews denials of coverage to assess if there is documentation
to support an appeal, or to determine what needs to change in the
documentation.
- Assists Supervisor in writing appeals and submitting
information to payers as needed
- Educates casual staff regarding documentation and facilitates
compliance
- Collaborates with psychiatrist regarding discharge criteria or
length of stay
- Prepares patients for discharge from admission through their
length of stay
- Works with therapist and outside agencies for follow-up care
concerns.
- Assists program supervisor with Quality Assurance/Quality
Monitoring.
- Attends Coordination of Care meetings
- Coordinates medical issues for patients with his/her Primary
Care Physician.
- Provides educational groups related to medication and healthy
living. Sleep. Diet - including topics such as shopping, meal
plans, healthy eating habits, exercise and activity, stress
management, etc
- Assists in staffing marketing booth at fairs, seminars,
etc..
- Answers public inquiries about the program Complies with
MyMichigan Medical Center Midland policies and procedures
- Adheres to all policies and procedures related to employment,
safety, program provision and operations
- Is familiar with the Michigan Mental Health Code as it relates
to: recipient rights, confidentiality, abuse and neglect, and Duty
to Warn.
Physical/Mental Requirements and Typical Working Conditions
- Is regularly required to move freely about the unit and
hospital. May be required to physically aid patients, including
lifting
- Overall vision is necessary, including color and depth
perception, reading and closeup work and a peripheral field of
vision.
- Overall dexterity is required, including handling, reaching,
grasping, fingering and feeling
- Hearing and speech are necessary, including on the phone as
well as in person and faint sounds.
- Emotional stability is a must, due to frequent exposure to
stressful situations; trauma, grief and death, public contact,
decision making and high level of concentration.
- May be exposed to blood borne pathogens and other potentially
infectious material.
- Able to work in latex environment. Able to wear personal
protective equipment that may include latex materials or
appropriate substitute.
Keywords: MyMichigan Health, Midland , Psychiatric Care Specialist RN, Healthcare , Midland, Michigan
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