Overview:
POSITION SUMMARY Area of Interest: Behavioral Health Services Non-nursing FTE/Hours per pay period: 1.0; Department: Penn Center, Dehli Shift: Varying Shifts AbbeHealth Services - is a regional nonprofit organization dedicated to providing mental health and aging services that help individuals achieve their optimum levels of independence and success. Penn Center Residential Care Facility is a subsidiary of AbbeHealth Services located in Delhi, Iowa.
Penn Center provides mental health services to individuals who are working towards recovery and helps them return to living more independently in the community.
We are looking for team-oriented nurses to provide care to individuals who are working on mental health recovery. Why UnityPoint Health? Culture At UnityPoint Health, you matter.
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Responsibilities:
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Is aware of department compliance requirements for federally funded healthcare programs (eg.
Medicare and Medicaid) regarding fraud, waste and abuse.
Brings any questions or concerns regarding compliance to the immediate attention of department or hospital administrative staff.Responsible for medication administration accurately recording when medications have been dispensed and adding other care notes as necessary.Assists clients in learning skills to support their recovery process.
Participates in the development and implementation of individual service plans and documentation of mental health assessments and interventions, including outcomes.Provides provision of supports and services in an instrumental part of clients successful progress towards transition from the RCF to a more independent living environment in the communitySchedules medical appointments for residents, monitoring of physical changes and psychiatric behaviors, and assisting nursing staff with resident care as needed.Demonstrates a positive cooperative attitude, flexibility, and a willingness to change to meet department goals.Performs additional duties as may be assigned to ensure complete service to all customers.Purposefully conducts all aspects of the job in an ethical manner in support of the facilitys commitment to ethical behavior in all areas of personal and professional activity.Must have ability to function successfully in a team based work environment.
Qualifications:
PERSONAL SPECIFICATIONS Education High School diploma or equivalency Qualifications/Experience This requires successful completion of a state or nationally certified course for Medication Aides.
A minimum of one years experience working with individuals with mental illness is preferred.