Behavioral Health Telehealth Nurse
Job Number: BHS-302-04
Number of Hours: Part-time (.5 or 40 hours bi-weekly)
Location: Hancock, MI
Position Summary:
The Behavioral Health/Telehealth Nurse responsibilities include administering quality efficient nursing care, coordinating behavioral health services, providing health education, nursing triage and screenings to patients of all ages in accordance with established nursing standards, and coordinating telehealth program to include, chart prep, intake, and follow up. The Behavioral Health/Telehealth Nurse works within an integrated health center to ensure an efficient and safe environment of care.
Education, Training, Licensing and Credentialing
Required:
- Nursing degree from an accredited school of nursing
- Current unrestricted license from the Michigan Board of Nurse Examiners to practice as a registered nurse (RN); or a licensed practical nurse (LPN) in the State of Michigan AND at least 2 years of experience working in direct patient care at a psychiatric or behavioral health clinic or other healthcare setting
- Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) for Healthcare Professionals Certification
- 2 years’ experience as an RN/LPN
Preferred:
- Two (2) years of psychiatric or behavioral health experience as an RN
Experience and Skills
Required:
- Knowledge of basic principles of health promotion, prevention and motivation
- Knowledge of protocols in general and an ability to quickly gain specific knowledge of the Center’s current operational protocols
- Knowledge of medical terminology and appropriate abbreviations
- Demonstrates knowledge of the Michigan Nursing Practice Act
- Ability to read and comprehend medical instructions, short correspondence, and memos
- Ability to document, with clarity, all information relevant to a patient’s needs
- Ability to effectively present information in small group situations to patients, Center staff, and the general public
- Ability to work cooperatively with community agency personnel to coordinate services for patients
- Ability to use office equipment including but not limited to computers, fax machines, telephones and copiers
- Ability to prioritize and allocate resources
- Typing skills
Preferred:
- Writing skills
- Ability to present to groups
- LEAN training
