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• Successfully completed 1,000 hours of practicum and/or internship under clinical and educational supervision
• One year of documented clinical experience under the supervision of a QMHP.

• Performs diagnostic assessments, collects diagnostic information, and determines immediate treatment plan needs with patients. Requests medical consultation, where indicated, in a diligent and timely manner.
• Completes treatment plan in conjunction with patient, identifying goals/objectives that are connected to needs identified in the assessment.
• Provides behavioral health therapy to individuals, families and/or groups identified as having behavioral health needs.
• Coordinates with Emergency Response Service and other crisis service teams for clients presenting who may be a danger to self or others.
• Maintains records in accordance with TrilliumPlace policies, as well as state and federal oversight agencies and accreditation agencies including Joint Commission, Medicaid, Medicaid Rehabilitation Option, Illinois Department of Public Health, and Commercial Insurances.
• Acts as a liaison and resource between the community and patient needs; coordinates treatment goals with community agencies, primary care physicians, court system, and managed-care entities.

• Meets clinical productivity standards
• Meets compliance standards for all documentation and clinical charts.

• Participates in in-service and competency training.
• Prepares special reports as needed on activities, and work group activities.

Onward Search Education is a specialized education staffing and talent solutions company that helps educators, therapists, and school health professionals find top jobs with the nation’s top schools. We’re partnering with a school district in Fairfield County, CT to hire a dedicated BCBA for the remainder of the 2025–2026 school year.

This position will involve providing behavioral support and consultation across multiple school sites. The BCBA will oversee a caseload of students, focusing on functional behavior assessments (FBAs), behavior intervention plans (BIPs), data collection, and staff training.

Position Details

• Location: Fairfield County, CT
• Schedule: Monday - Friday, follows district school schedule
• School Year: Remainder of 2025–2026
• Start Date: ASAP

Responsibilities

• Conduct functional behavior assessments (FBAs) and develop individualized behavior intervention plans (BIPs).
• Provide direct and consultative support to teachers and staff to ensure consistent implementation of behavior plans.
• Collect and analyze data to track student progress and adjust interventions as needed.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including special education staff, related service providers, and administrators.
• Provide supervision to an RBT.
• Maintain documentation and compliance with district and state requirements.

Qualifications

• State license from the Connecticut Department of Public Health (CT DPH).
• BCBA certification from the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) is required.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay and benefits package.
• Access to a wide network of schools and districts for diverse placement options.
• Streamlined hiring process to get you started quickly.
• Ongoing communication and advocacy throughout your placement.
• Personalized support from dedicated recruiting professionals.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.

Why Apply?

If you’re passionate about creating positive change and supporting students’ success, this is the opportunity for you! Work alongside a dedicated team of educators and support staff, helping students reach their full potential.

Ready to join us?

Apply today – we can’t wait to hear from you!

Onward Search Education is a specialized education staffing and talent solutions company that helps educators, therapists, and school health professionals find top jobs with the nation’s top schools. We’re partnering with a school district in New Haven County, CT to hire a dedicated BCBA for the remainder of the 2025–2026 school year.

This position will involve providing behavioral support and consultation across multiple school sites. The BCBA will oversee a caseload of students, focusing on functional behavior assessments (FBAs), behavior intervention plans (BIPs), data collection, and staff training.

Position Details

• Location: New Haven County, CT
• Schedule: Monday - Friday, follows district school schedule
• School Year: Remainder of 2025–2026
• Start Date: ASAP

Responsibilities

• Conduct functional behavior assessments (FBAs) and develop individualized behavior intervention plans (BIPs).
• Provide direct and consultative support to teachers and staff to ensure consistent implementation of behavior plans.
• Collect and analyze data to track student progress and adjust interventions as needed.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including special education staff, related service providers, and administrators.
• Provide supervision to an RBT.
• Maintain documentation and compliance with district and state requirements.

Qualifications

• State license from the Connecticut Department of Public Health (CT DPH).
• BCBA certification from the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) is required.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay and benefits package.
• Access to a wide network of schools and districts for diverse placement options.
• Streamlined hiring process to get you started quickly.
• Ongoing communication and advocacy throughout your placement.
• Personalized support from dedicated recruiting professionals.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.

Why Apply?

If you’re passionate about creating positive change and supporting students’ success, this is the opportunity for you! Work alongside a dedicated team of educators and support staff, helping students reach their full potential.

Ready to join us?

Apply today – we can’t wait to hear from you!

Position Title Behavioral Health Assessor Marillac Campus Position Summary / Career Interest: The Behavioral Health Assessor has the responsibility to provide a full range of services for patients and their families, including clinical assessments, treatment planning, crisis management as well has insurance authorization.

The role of this position incudes collaboration with nursing staff as well as the medical team to determine the appropriate level of care through a clinical assessment.

Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions Assesses patient for risk factors that would lead to hospitalization.

Diagnoses patient by collecting and evaluating information about the patient's situation.

Consults with the multidisciplinary team and patient/family during the assessment.

Reviews clinical information with the medical team to determine if admission is necessary at the time of assessment Develops patient's treatment plan by establishing treatment goals and objectives with the patent/family and consults with the multidisciplinary team.

Reviews disposition with patient, family and provide support when needed.

Communicates safety plan and provides resources to patients and families who do not meet medical criteria for hospitalization.

Assures quality service for clients by enforcing rules, regulations, and legal requirements with clients, documenting events of the therapeutic process in a confidential manner.

Maintains agency credibility by establishing working relationships with sponsoring, advisory, and related service agencies.

Promotes the agency by ensuring an understanding of program services available for clients; publicizes activities and accomplishments.

Provides a clinical experience for interns by negotiating learning objectives; supervises practice and caseload management, teaching theory and its application; evaluates skills and personal and professional growth, ensuring identification with the profession.

Continues education, participates in workshops and reviews professional publications and establishing personal networks.

Accepts responsibility and accountability for achievement of optimal outcomes within their scope of practice.

Follows policies, procedures and standards; adheres to a professional code of ethics.

Assumes responsibility for the risk and safety issues associated with the position.

Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.

These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities.

Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit.

Other duties may be assigned as required.

Required Education and Experience High School Graduate Bachelors Degree Master's Degree from accredited University in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology or Marriage and Family Therapy.

1 or more years of related experience Required Licensure and Certification Master's level Licensure with the Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board as one of the following: Licensed Professional Counselor (KS) Licensed Master Social Worker (KS) Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (KS) Knowledge Requirements Computer literate and high knowledge of various computer software programs.

Ability to engage clients and families.

Time Type: Job Requisition ID: R-45301 Important information for you to know as you apply: The health system is an equal employment opportunity employer.

Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally-protected status.

See also Diversity, Equity & Inclusion .

The health system provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.

If you need to request reasonable accommodations for your disability as you navigate the recruitment process, please let our recruiters know by requesting an Accommodation Request form using this link .

Employment with the health system is contingent upon, among other things, agreeing to the health-system-dispute-resolution-program.pdf and signing the agreement to the DRP.

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Our ideal candidate

You are a culturally competent and empathetic professional with creative problem-solving skills who cares deeply about the students and families receiving your services. You are a team player, skilled in your area of expertise, and you use your knowledge and skills to accomplish collective goals.

General description

Under general direction, provide culturally competent individual, group, and family therapy in order to: help children and students succeed academically, socially, and emotionally; strengthen families and connect them with the resources they need; and create a safe, healthy, and supportive learning environment, in collaboration with educators and other professionals.

• Provide individual, group and family services - including therapy, treatment coordination, and case management - to children, students, and families served by a variety of SBCEO programs, including students with a history of disciplinary and/or behavioral issues in traditional school environments and students in the juvenile justice center.
• Make recommendations to school or program staff and families for behavioral health services and placements, as well as referrals to families for accessing and utilizing school and community resources, as appropriate.
• Provide consultative support and professional expertise to instructional or program staff, service providers, administrators, and families regarding behavioral health, behavioral issues, and substance abuse.
• Provide crisis support to students and their families, helping students regain academic, social, and emotional success and promoting family stability to enable the student to function more effectively in school and community; provide post-crisis intervention case management, including helping families link to intensive, wrap-around behavioral health services.
• Participate in the intervention/coordination of services team with other behavioral health professionals serving community school students.
• Review and approve services provided by other staff for purposes of billing MediCal and other payers.
• Attend and participate in various in-services, committees, and workshops; develop, implement and conduct in-service training sessions for families and staff.
• Maintain treatment and case management records, observing all relevant legal regulations related to patient and student confidentiality.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

A typical way to qualify for this classification would be:

Education: Possession of a qualifying master's degree from an accredited institution of higher education.

Experience: Three years of post-licensure experience providing therapy to at-promise (at-risk) youth or families, preferably in a school environment.

Knowledge of:

• Legal and ethical standards with regard to providing school-based behavioral health services;
• Psychological diagnostic methods and terminology;
• Cultural and social factors affecting behavior patterns;
• Wellness, recovery and resiliency-oriented strategies and supports;
• Dual recovery/co-occurring disorder treatment, screening and assessment tools;
• Community needs, resources, and organizations related to behavioral health care;
• Clinical standards of practice;
• Treatment modalities and assessment;
• Behavior management practices;
• Evidence-based therapy practices;
• Trauma-informed practices;
• Cognitive Behavior Therapy and other group and individual counseling techniques;
• Non-violent crisis intervention techniques, including verbal de-escalation and physical interventions;
• Challenges facing populations served, such as poverty, behavioral health issues, homelessness, academic failure, disciplinary action, and justice system involvement;
• Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary;
• Applicable laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures;
• Modern office practices, procedures, and equipment;
• Telephone and email etiquette;
• Standard office productivity software applications, including word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, and videoconferencing;
• Record-keeping practices related to patients and students.

Skill in:

• Cultural competency with populations served.

Ability to:

• Learn organization, operations, policies and objectives of the County Education Office and assigned program;
• Develop and maintain trust and cooperation with students and families;
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others;
• Prepare reports and correspondence that may be sensitive and have legal implications;
• Plan and organize work to meet deadlines;
• Work independently and as part of a team;
• Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action;
• Effectively utilize the least restrictive or intensive interventions with students;
• Prepare and maintain required records, reports and files related to assigned activities;
• Billing requirements for behavioral health services;
• Stay informed of effective interventions, innovations, and practices related to educationally related mental health services;
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing;
• Operate a computer and other office equipment and related software programs;
• Maintain confidentiality of information related to patients and students.

Ability to speak, read, and write Spanish fluently may be required for some positions in this classification.

Licenses and certificates

• Possession of a valid license as a Clinical Social Worker, Marriage and Family Therapist, or Professional Clinical Counselor issued by the California Board of Behavioral Science Examiners.
• Ability to obtain ordering, referring, and prescribing privileges from Medi-Cal.
• Possession of a valid California Driver's License, reliable transportation, and insurance coverage as required by law may be required for some positions in this classification.
• Valid CPR and First Aid certifications may be required for some positions in this classification.

Working conditions

Positions in this classification are considered generally sedentary. Most work is performed while sitting at a desk and usually involves extensive use of computers, telephones, and other office equipment. Strenuous physical activity - such as lifting and carrying heavy objects, crawling, or stooping - is not generally associated with these positions. These positions are not typically exposed to significant safety hazards.

Local travel by car to a variety of locations countywide, in order to attend meetings and provide service to students and families, is required.

Classified salary ranges have 26 steps (A-Z). Initial salary placement for new hires is between steps A and J, based on qualifications.

Click here for anOverview of Our Application & Selection Process.

RECRUITMENT INFORMATION:

* All applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be invited to participate in the examination process for the position.

* The examination process may include one or more of the following: written, oral, and performance examination.

* Candidates must pass all parts of the examination process to be placed on the eligibility list. Final score will determine the candidate's rank on the eligibility list.

* A candidate in the top three ranks (including tie scores) on the eligibility list may be considered for hire; when there are multiple vacancies in the same job classification, additional ranks will be considered.

* This recruitment is Dual Certification, meaning itis open to all applicants, including current SBCEO employees and those from the general public. Dual certification results in one integrated eligibility list based on rank.

*Eligibility lists are generally valid for six months; promotional eligibility lists are valid for one year. Lists may be exhausted prior to the original expiration date, or they may be extended with the approval of the Personnel Commission.

*If you require an accommodation for any step of the application and selection process, please notify Human Resources by the application deadline date (or as soon as possible for an open continuous recruitment).

* Veterans' Preference Points: This recruitment is eligible for veterans' preference points for qualifying veterans.

Non-Discrimination Policy Statement

For purposes of this policy, employees include job applicants, interns, volunteers, and persons who contracted with SBCEO to provide services, as applicable.

No SBCEO employee shall be discriminated against or harassed by any coworker, supervisor, manager, or other person with whom the employee comes in contact in the course of employment, on the basis of the employee's actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, national origin, age, religious creed, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran or military status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.

SBCEO prohibits discrimination against employees on the basis of reproductive health decision making, defined as a person's decision to use or access a particular drug, device, product, or medical service for reproductive health.

SBCEO does not discriminate against employees on the basis of immigration status, unless there is clear and convincing evidence that SBCEO is required to do so in order to comply with federal immigration law.

RN – Behavioral Health Acute

A bonus of up to $9,000 is available for those who qualify!  Ask us about the details today. 

• Salary Range: $35 to $49 per hour, based on relevant years of experience
• Location: Fort Collins, Colorado at our Longview Campus
• Status: Full-time overnight
• Hours: 36 hours/week; three (3) 12-hour shifts

Employees working at locations operating 24/7 earn a differential.  Shift differentials are also available for evenings, nights ($7 per hour), weekends and holidays.  

The salary range for this position is SummitStone’s good faith belief and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation for this position at the time of the posting. SummitStone may ultimately offer more or less than the posted range. The compensation offered to the successful applicant may vary based on factors including the applicant’s education, training, skills, experiences, and other job-related information and how relevant those are to SummitStone’s needs, aspirations, organizational priorities, and the evolving needs and delivery of services to the community that it serves.

Overview:

As a Registered Nurse (RN), the applicant will be integral in managing urgent, high-stress situations, collaborating closely with interdisciplinary teams to facilitate and implement immediate treatment plans. The RN will provide compassionate, client-centered care during critical moments, engaging thoughtfully with both clients and families. Additional responsibilities include coordinating transitions of care in high-pressure environments and ensuring compliance with all applicable regulations, guidelines, and safety protocols.

Essential Duties: 

• Provides clinical assessment and problem identification, crisis interventions, documents significant interactions, and maintains clinical charts and other reporting data. 
• Provides prescribed medical treatment and personal care services for clients.
• Administers medication and then evaluates and monitors clients for medication side effects. 
• Coordinates, consults, and problem solves medical care and intervention with other team members and providers.
• Develops, implements, and maintains a medication administration system.
• Will screen and evaluate lab reports and refer abnormalities to the provider.
• Audits medications, destruction of medications and MARS according to state regulations.
• Educates clients and consumers on medications.
• Documents progress notes on therapy and medications and reports medication errors. 

Minimum Qualifications:

• Unencumbered Colorado license as a registered nurse
• Will train a new grad with strong interest in Behavioral Health and withdrawal management

Licenses and Certifications:

• Colorado or Compact licensed nurse in good standing in state of licensure required
• Registered Nurse License required
• Valid Colorado driver’s license or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire and a clean driving record required
• DORA license or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire required
• Basic Life Support Certification, or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1-year experience in a behavioral health setting
• Bilingual/bi-cultural preferred

SummitStone will take into consideration a combination of an applicant’s education, training, skills, experiences, and other job-related information and how relevant those are to SummitStone’s needs, aspirations, organizational priorities, and the evolving needs and delivery of services to the community that it serves. The position posting describes the minimum and preferred qualifications for position and, beyond those, the candidate is responsible for making a compelling case in support of their application.

Longview Campus is the new Acute Care Behavioral Health facility which serves Larimer County residents in need of urgent help with mental health and/or substance use disorders. SummitStone has the privilege of partnering closely with Larimer County on this venture. For more information click HERE.  

The Mission:  
 

At SummitStone Health Partners, we strive to foster trust, empower recovery, and inspire hope to strengthen and enrich our Northern Colorado community. 

We need your help to make this vision a reality.  

We are building a team who believes in providing crucial services at crucial times, helping the people in our community at their most vulnerable — particularly those who are often overlooked and underserved.  

Please visit   for more information about our organization. 

Total Rewards

At SummitStone Health Partners, we are proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support the well-being of our team members. Eligibility and pro-rated benefit levels are based on FTE (full-time equivalent) status.

Below are some of the benefits we offer:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage — including options for eligible dependents
• Mental health and wellness resources
• Short-term and long-term disability insurances
• Paid time off (PTO): Accrued vacation and personal leave based on FTE status and length of service
• Paid Sick Leave: Provided in accordance with the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act (HFWA)
• A range of voluntary benefits available to all employees
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching contributions

Health & Safety Requirement

All employees are required to receive an annual flu vaccination or have an approved exemption in place and wear a mask during flu season

Reach Out 

SummitStone will provide persons with disabilities reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or selection process, please let your recruiter know. 

Questions?  Please email us at  

$5,000 sign-on bonus for external candidates

Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by diversity and inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health equity on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

As a Behavioral Health Care Advocate, you will be responsible for case management / care coordination of members on the SED and Autism Waivers. You'll have a direct impact on the lives of our members as you recommend and manage the appropriate level of care throughout the entire treatment plan.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Make patient assessments and determining appropriate levels of care
• Obtain information from providers on outpatient requests for treatment
• Determine if additional clinical treatment sessions are needed
• Manage inpatient and outpatient mental health cases throughout the entire treatment plan
• Administer benefits and review treatment plans
• Coordinate benefits and transitions between various areas of care
• Identify ways to add value to treatment plans and consulting with facility staff or outpatient care providers on those ideas
• Develop and monitor implementation of Person-Centered Service Plans
• Collaborate with Community Mental Health Centers to ensure member's are receiving services and supports

You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

• Licensed Master's degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or Marriage and Family Counseling; Licensed Ph.D., or Registered Nurse (with at least a Bachelor's degree) with 2+ years of experience in behavioral health
• Active, unrestricted license in Kansas: LP, LPC, LCP, LCPC, LMSW, LSCSW, LMFT, LCMFT, or RN (with a Bachelor's Degree) in the state of Kansas
• 2+ years of post-license experience in a related mental health environment
• Proven intermediate Microsoft skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams
• Access to secure, high-speed internet (Broadband Cable, DSL, or Fiber) and a dedicated, distraction-free workspace at home
• Access to reliable transportation and ability to travel within the service delivery area as needed (up to 50%)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Dual diagnosis experience with mental health and substance abuse
• Experience working in an environment that required coordination of benefits and utilization of multiple groups and resources for patients
• Experience working with the Medicaid population
• Experience working with children, adolescents, and their families

*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $58,800 to $105,000 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

Job Description Are you looking for an exciting and rewarding opportunity where you can improve the lives of children? Crittenton Children's Center is the Kansas City area's premier provider of psychiatric care for children, adolescents and their families.

It is located on a picturesque, 96 acre campus in south Kansas City (near Longview Lake) providing serenity, beauty and privacy to assist with the healing process.

For more than 120 years we've cared for the emotional health of Kansas City's children and families.

Today we offer one of the area's most comprehensive behavioral health care programs.

We are currently seeking a Part Time Days 12 hour shifts Behavioral Health- Weekend Work Program (Saturday and Sunday
- work 24 hours and paid for 36 hours) Accountable for utilizing the nursing process.

Responsible for performing patient care delegating patient care tasks and for supervision of other patient care staff.

Responsible for coordinating the plan of care for a group of assigned patients and consulting with other members of the health care team when indicated to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

This clinical nurse demonstrates proficiency and abides by policies rules guidelines and procedures.

Delegates tasks to clinical staff in accordance with demonstrated competencies and consideration to Scope of Practice.

Subject matter expert for patient education, assessment, interpretation, and documentation of patient care and testing.

Enters admission orders as directed by provider.

Responsible for managing expired samples.

Able to work in a team atmosphere as well as autonomously.

Excellent customer service skills and professional demeanor at all times.

May be responsible for covering Medical Assistant job duties, LPN job duties, or other office duties as needed.

Job Requirements Applicable Experience: Less than 1 year Mandt Certified
- Various, Registered Nurse (MO)
- National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NURSYS) Associate Degree Job Details Part Time Day (United States of America) The best place to get care.

The best place to give care .

Saint Luke's 12,000 employees strive toward that vision every day.

Our employees are proud to work for the only faith-based, nonprofit, locally owned health system in Kansas City.

Joining Saint Luke's means joining a team of exceptional professionals who strive for excellence in patient care.

Do the best work of your career within a highly diverse and inclusive workspace where all voices matter.

Join the Kansas City region's premiere provider of health services.

Equal Opportunity Employer.

• Registered Professional Nurse (RN) License Current licensure in good standing as a Registered Nurse in the State of Illinois. Upon Hire
• Must possess and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 60 Days
• Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) Training within 3 months.

• Assesses patient's status through interview, observation and physical assessment of actual problems and outcomes
• Develops an individualized plan of care using a collaborative approach with the patient/family and health care team.
• Uses appropriate interventions identified in the plan of care to achieve expected patient outcomes
• Systematically evaluates and documents patient's progress toward expected outcomes/goals on an ongoing basis throughout the shift
• Modifies plan of care based on evaluation
• Completes required documentation as appropriate, including patient chart and event reports
• Demonstrates professional accountability for own practice as evidenced through seeking resources and continuing self-development
• Demonstrates technical knowledge of equipment and troubleshoots when problems arise
• Acquires and maintains current knowledge and skills in evidence-based nursing practice
• Promotes the professional development of self and team members
• Shares clinical knowledge through normal teaching and in response to the learning needs of others
• Demonstrates a practical problem-solving approach to patient moving and handling issues (as applicable)
• Demonstrates skills to promote patient and staff safety through appropriate use of lift equipment (as applicable)
• Possesses knowledge and skills necessary to obtain adequate lab specimens for testing.
• Performs patient bedside lab testing and associated quality control in compliance with medical provider’s orders and hospital lab procedures/policies.

• Analyzes clinical situations in a systematic way and acts to obtain resources or correct problems to meet or exceed expected outcomes or patient needs
• Recognizes need for assistance and utilizes resources, including physician and nurse to nurse (UAT) consultation in a timely manner
• Demonstrates ownership and persistence to ensure problem is resolved in best way possible.
• Able to assume assignment of non-complex and some complex patient management with some turnover in assignment
• Consistently prioritizes work based on changes in patient condition, changes in assignment and unanticipated interruptions
• Identifies and utilizes team resources to solve identified problems or needs
• Collaborates with the health care team in the organization of tasks and activities for the patient's care from admission to discharge according to the plan of care and to meet identified expected outcomes
• Works with other team members in delegating tasks and activities appropriately
• Provides goal-focused shift report
• Advocates with physicians on patient's behalf when necessary
• Utilizes communication and teamwork strategies aimed at promoting high team performance and achieving optimal patient outcomes and unit productivity
• Chooses an appropriate and meaningful communication style when interacting with others: gives and accepts constructive feedback to/from peers.

• Adapts teaching strategies based on patient's response, readiness to learn and level of comprehension
• Takes cultural, age-specific, gender, and developmental factors into consideration when teaching patients about procedures, illness, hospital experience, etc.
• Ensures patient safety in the hospital environment by following policy/procedures and adhering to National Patient Safety Goals
• Demonstrates a practical problem-solving approach to patient moving and handling issues (as applicable)
• Demonstrates skills to promote patient and staff safety through appropriate use of lift equipment (as applicable)
• Consults appropriate resources within the hospital to provide specialized education
• Utilizes SVI patient education system as a resource for patients and family members

• Assures that the care provided is consistent with standards of care, evidence-based practices, national patient safety goals, core measures and other quality initiatives undertaken by the unit/hospital
• Works with interdisciplinary team in identifying opportunities for improvement in patient care and patient/family satisfaction
• Actively promotes and achieves customer satisfaction (patient, family, departments, physicians)
• Participates in the implementation of Performance Improvement initiatives
• Promptly and efficiently follows up on patient/family requests/needs - anticipates patient/family needs
• Encourages coworkers in achieving excellent customer satisfaction; utilizes organizational service excellence standards
• Serves on unit-based councils
• Identifies practice problems on the unit
• Implements changes in own clinical practice based on literature and unit process improvement outcomes
• Works on assigned projects, data collection, audits as assigned