Advanced Practice Registered Nurse – (Billings, MT)

Description

If you are passionate about providing high-quality care to individuals in your community, we invite you to join our team at AWARE.

AWARE is looking for the right person to join the team as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse. 

The support we provide helps the adults, children, and families we serve become active and vital members of their community while focusing on personal growth. We are a compassionate and fully engaged team that is dedicated to providing the best possible care to our clients. Our strength lies in our culture of care, and we are looking for individuals who share our commitment to providing unconditional care to those in need.

We are committed to providing a supportive and inclusive work environment where all team members feel valued and respected. We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages, as well as opportunities for professional growth and development. If you are looking for a rewarding career, we encourage you to apply to join our team at AWARE.

Responsibilities:

• Obtain vital health information for residents in group homes and document in the electronic health record.
• Work with existing protocols and personnel to train and assist residential staff in collecting necessary medical information. Perform similar role in outpatient practice setting.
• Perform and/or oversee health screening processes as appropriate to different settings within AWARE, including for general health ROS, suicide risk, medication side effects including Abnormal Involuntary movements (AIMs).
• Provide leadership and expertise to group home staff in caring for residents with chronic medical conditions, e.g diabetes, asthma, arthritis or other musculoskeletal disorders.
• Provide back-up to other nurses in AWARE for vacations and emergencies, or special-need situations. This may include patients with more extensive mobility or other medical issues, administration of injectable medication.
• Travel to group home or clinic locations in central-western Montana one or more times per week, and/or work with staff and patients via telehealth.
• Work within a treatment team to help provide coordinated mental/behavioral health care to patients.

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Requirements

Talents, skills, and abilities:

Thorough knowledge of the nursing process as it applies to the provision of medical and psychiatric services to adult individuals. Knowledge of current psycho-pharmacology and the ability to supervise the patient's medication regime, along with knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders. This includes needs assessment and meeting quality standards for services. Must also have the ability to organize and prioritize work and use sound judgment in emergency situations. 

Education/Experience:

MSN or DNP (or equivalent) APRN, PMHNP board-certified or eligible with 1+ year psychiatric nursing experience.

Benefits:

AWARE proudly offers an excellent benefits package, uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, professional growth, and achieving financial security. AWARE’s benefits include:

· Annual raises

· Tuition Reimbursement

· Health Insurance

· Dental/Vision Insurance

· 401(k) with company match

· Life Insurance

· Wellness programs

· Generous paid time off