RN / 291

Job Status: Full Time, Employee Job Category: Medical/Health Career Level: Experienced (Non-Manager) Reference Code: 291 Visit us on the web http://apshealthcare.com/ APS was founded as a behavioral healthcare company and has evolved into a specialty healthcare company that offers customized, integrated healthcare solutions across two major product lines: care management and behavioral healthcare services. The company has capitalized on its experience in behavior change to create physical and mental healthcare programs that are industry renowned. The use of an integrated approach to healthcare for the mind and body has allowed APS to be more effective in improving the quality and effectiveness of care. Today, APS is a pioneer in providing health and disease management services while retaining its position as one of the leading behavioral healthcare organizations in the United States. In fact, APS is the only specialty healthcare company with extensive experience in health management, behavioral healthcare, employee assistance programs (EAP), informatics and quality review/oversight programs. RN / 291 Position Description:The RN shall provide medical assessments, basic health care, education, coordination f medical needs, and psychotropic and medical medication administration.APS Healthcare employees are expected to maintain a positive work atmosphere through communicating and behaving in a manner that is courteous and respectful of customers, clients, co-workers, and supervisors.ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:The RN shall have an active role in the provision of case management and rehabilitation services that shall include, but are not limited to:1.Psycho education regarding mental illness and other co-occurring illnesses and the effects and side effects of prescribed medications.2.Symptom-management efforts directed to help each consumer identify/target the symptoms and occurrence patterns of his or her mental illness and develop internal, behavioral, or adaptive methods to help lessen the effects.3.Developing step-wise case management plans for co-occurring medical conditions.4.Arranging for medication administration in natural environment (e.g. insulin, other meds) when required.5.Conduct training or in-service for staff as needed; 24/7 on call participation when needed6.Additional assignments or projects as directed.