Job title: Admissions Counselor
Company: Acadia Healthcare
Job description: Description :
- Provide and coordinate care by assessing physical and behavioral health needs of patient, develop and implement nursing care plans, maintain medical records and educate patients and their families about various physical and behavioral health conditions.
- Provide nursing care and services within the standards and scope of nursing practice as defined within the state Nurse Practice Act regulations, policies, procedures and protocols, as well as facility and corporate policies and procedures.
- Ensure physician’s orders are legible if taken verbally and transcribed appropriately per policy and procedure.
- Ensure patient’s status is assessed on an ongoing basis and pertinent information gathered is documented.
- Collaborate with others to ensure that all patients’ physical, biopsychosocial, age, developmental and cultural needs are met and when they are not met, acknowledges and works to resolve customer complaints.
- Notify physician of significant changes in status such as difficulties with detox, medical emergency or change in medical status regarding response to medications, etc.
- Ensure nursing treatment plans are specific to assessed needs and initial treatment plan is completed upon admission.
- Demonstrate knowledge and utilization of universal precautions in providing direct patient care.
- Accurately administer medications per ordered note and document accurate count of controlled substance medication administration on required documents.
- Responsible for completing admission and discharge processed efficiently and accurately as directed.
- Exhibit therapeutic rapport with patients by maintaining professional boundaries, being respectful to personal space, giving patient direct attention and maintaining rational detachment.
- Provide direction or coordinate the activities of the unit as directed.
- Communicate therapeutically and professionally with patients, visitors, coworkers and others involved in patient treatment in an effective manner.
OTHER FUNCTIONS:
- Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:
- Graduation from an accredited school of nursing required.
- One or more years’ nursing experience within clinical area of service provided by facility preferred.
LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:
- Current RN license as required by state.
- CPR and de-escalation and restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
- First aid may be required based on state or facility requirements.
ADDITIONAL REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS:Click here to enter text.While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the requirements of the job, management reserves the right to add or remove duties from particular jobs when circumstances
(e.g. emergencies, changes in workload, rush jobs or technological developments) dictate.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSNever/Rarely0%Occas.33% of timeFreq.45-66% of timeContin.67-100% of timeLIFT/CARRY1 to 10 lbs.☐☐☐☒11 to 20 lbs.☐☐☐☒21 to 50 lbs.☐☐☒☐51 to 75 lbs.☒☐☐☐76 to 100 lbs.☒☐☐☐PUSH/PULL1 to 10 lbs.☐☐☐☒11 to 20 lbs.☐☐☐☒21 to 50 lbs.☐☐☒☐51 to 75 lbs.☒☐☐☐76 to 100 lbs.☒☐☐☐MOVEMENTBend/Stoop/Twist☐☐☒☐Crouch/Squat☐☒☐☐Kneel/Crawl☐☒☐☐Reach Above Shoulders☐☐☐☒Reach Below Shoulders☐☐☐☒Repetitive Arm Use☐☐☐☒Repetitive Wrist Use☐☐☐☒Repetitive Hand Usea) Grasping☐☒☐☐b) Squeezing☐☒☐☐Climb Stairs/Ladder☐☒☐☐Uneven Walking Surface☐☒☐☐Even Walking Surface☐☐☐☒Never/Rarely0%Occas.33% of timeFreq.45-66% of timeContin.67-100% of timeEQUIPMENT USE & OPERATIONMotor Vehicles☒☐☐☐Operate Foot Pedals☒☐☐☐WORK WITH/NEARMachinery☒☐☐☐Electricity☒☐☐☐Power Tools☒☐☐☐Impact Tools☒☐☐☐Chemicals☐☒☐☐Fumes☒☐☐☐Heights☒☐☐☐ENVIRONMENTIndoors☐☐☐☒Outdoors☒☐☐☐Extreme Heat☒☐☐☐Extreme Cold☒☐☐☐Dusty☒☐☐☐Excessive Noise☒☐☐☐Other (explain)☐☐☐☐Sit☐☐☒☐Stand☐☐☒☐Walk☐☐☒☐VISION REQUIREMENTSDepth Perception☒Less than 20 Inches☒Color Vision☒Peripheral Vision☒ADDITIONAL CONSIDERATIONS (including clarification of any of the above)DisclaimerThe above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. Additional duties and responsibilities may be required of the job holder based upon business needs and at the request of Facility.JOB DESCRIPTION ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FORMI have received a copy of the job description for the position I am being offered / for my current position:Job Title: RN Department: Click here to enter text.Approved Date: 1/1/2020 Revised Date: 1/1/2020I have read this job description (or had it read to me) and I completely understand all my job duties and responsibilities. I am able to perform the essential functions as outlined with or without reasonable accommodation. I understand that my job may change on a temporary or regular basis according to the needs of my department without it being specifically included in the job description. If I have any questions about job duties not specified on this description that I am asked to perform, I should discuss them with my immediate supervisor or the HR department.I further understand that future performance evaluations and merit increases to my pay are based on my ability to perform the duties and responsibilities outlined in this job description to the satisfaction of my immediate supervisor. I understand that I am an employee at will and this job description and my acknowledgement of it does not constitute an employment contract.I have discussed any questions I may have had about this job description prior to signing this form.Employee NameEmployee Signature Date Signed
- Provide and coordinate care by assessing physical and behavioral health needs of patient, develop and implement nursing care plans, maintain medical records and educate patients and their families about various physical and behavioral health conditions.
- Provide nursing care and services within the standards and scope of nursing practice as defined within the state Nurse Practice Act regulations, policies, procedures and protocols, as well as facility and corporate policies and procedures.
- Ensure physician’s orders are legible if taken verbally and transcribed appropriately per policy and procedure.
- Ensure patient’s status is assessed on an ongoing basis and pertinent information gathered is documented.
- Collaborate with others to ensure that all patients’ physical, biopsychosocial, age, developmental and cultural needs are met and when they are not met, acknowledges and works to resolve customer complaints.
- Notify physician of significant changes in status such as difficulties with detox, medical emergency or change in medical status regarding response to medications, etc.
- Ensure nursing treatment plans are specific to assessed needs and initial treatment plan is completed upon admission.
- Demonstrate knowledge and utilization of universal precautions in providing direct patient care.
- Accurately administer medications per ordered note and document accurate count of controlled substance medication administration on required documents.
- Responsible for completing admission and discharge processed efficiently and accurately as directed.
- Exhibit therapeutic rapport with patients by maintaining professional boundaries, being respectful to personal space, giving patient direct attention and maintaining rational detachment.
- Provide direction or coordinate the activities of the unit as directed.
- Communicate therapeutically and professionally with patients, visitors, coworkers and others involved in patient treatment in an effective manner.
OTHER FUNCTIONS:
- Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:
- Graduation from an accredited school of nursing required.
- One or more years’ nursing experience within clinical area of service provided by facility preferred.
LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:
- Current RN license as required by state.
- CPR and de-escalation and restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
- First aid may be required based on state or facility requirements.
ADDITIONAL REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS:
Expected salary:
Location: West Bloomfield, MI
Job date: Thu, 22 Aug 2024 03:10:39 GMT
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