Health Support: Perform physical and psychiatric nursing assessments for adult clients enrolled in the CARE program.
Medication Administration & Oversight: Monitor medication compliance, manage prescription refills, administer injections (e.g., long-acting injectables), and educate clients on side effects and adherence.
Case Management Collaboration: Partner closely with case managers, therapists, and psychiatrists to develop, review, and execute individual care plans. Oversee medication administration/set-ups administered by casemanagers, including training casemanagers in appropriate medication set ups.
Community-Based Care: Conduct home visits and community check-ins to monitor clients' overall health, self-care routines, and living conditions.
Crisis Intervention & Triage: Identify early signs of psychiatric decompensation or physical medical crises and initiate appropriate interventions or emergency referrals.
Health Education: Provide one-on-one and group health education on chronic disease management, wellness, hygiene, and nutrition.
Documentation: Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation in compliance with state regulations and agency standards.