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Reports to: Director of Quality Improvement and Risk Management
Summary: The UR Nurse is responsible for reviewing the treatment activities offered to the patient, including interface with the treatment team/external case managers/managed care organizations, and assisting with the discharge planning.
Requirements: Graduate from an accredited school of professional nursing or a Master’s degree in a counseling field. Current licensure (LCPC or LCSW) or licensed to practice by the Illinois State Board of Nursing. A minimum of one (1) year experience of communication with external review organizations or comparable entities and direct clinical experience in a psychiatric or mental health setting is preferred.
- Knowledge and implementation of psychiatric, medical and A.N.A. standards and nursing procedures that meet standards including State Nurse Practice Act and Code of Ethics.
- Knowledge of all code procedures.
- Knowledge of Mental Health Laws and Child Abuse/Neglect/Maltreatment Laws, and the Department of Human Services provider agreement, if applicable.
- Skill in organizing and prioritizing workloads to meet deadlines.
- Skill in telephone etiquette and paging procedures.
- Effective oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients and co-workers.
- Ability to use good judgment and to maintain confidentiality of information.
- Ability to demonstrate tact, resourcefulness, patience and dedication.
- Ability to accept feedback from team members.
- Ability to work in fast-paced environment.
- Ability to effectively compile and analyze date relating to patient care.
- Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
- Ability to comply with personnel policies related to work hours, attendance, dress code, time cards, meals and breaks.
- Demonstrate knowledge of policies and procedures for external disasters and other emergency procedures (Code Red, Green and Blue).
- Accepts reassignment to other units, when necessary.
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