Behavioral Health Nurse

Behavioral Health Nurse Pay starting from:

RN :

$74,000 annually, commensurate with experience

LPN :

$25.00 per hour, commensurate with experience

Job Type:

Full Time Location:

Riverton, KS and Columbus, KS office locations Overview To provide direct nursing services and support for outpatient psychiatry services. Primary Duties and Responsibilities Assessment of patients and monitoring of vitals and health measures prior to psychiatric appointments. Direct nursing support for medication management program and nurse practitioner staff. Central point of contact for psychiatric needs and coordination of care among multi-disciplinary teams. To assist in patient education regarding medication regimen, prescribed medications, and other co-occurring health conditions. Perform injections, as prescribed. Management of patient medication refills in conjunction with

APRN/PMHNP.

Complete lab draws, as ordered, and monitoring of lab supplies and reordering, as needed. Care coordination to obtain necessary medical records from external providers. Nursing support for Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) Program. Assist in the maintenance and development of the Patient Assistance Program. Assist with consultation and in-service training for professional staff, as requested. Coordination of care with pharmacies for refills and serve as the point of contact for pharmaceutical sales representatives providing on-site education for professional staff. Provision of community health worker services, as needed. Other duties as assigned by Supervisor, or designee. Job Qualifications At least 21 years of age Have an active nursing license in the State of Kansas or eligible for KS license RN level preferred, but will consider LPN with psychiatric experience BLS/CPR certified Experience in the mental health field and working knowledge of psychoactive medications strongly preferred Candidate must be able to pass all background checks and pre-employment drug screens Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Strong patient care skills, with the ability to provide compassionate and empathetic care to individuals with mental health disorders. Understanding of psychiatric disorders and knowledge of psychiatric medications and their effects. Ability to effectively communicate with patients, families, and other healthcare professionals Experience in crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques Skilled in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships within a multi-disciplinary team. Ability to provide culturally competent care. Typical Physical Demands and Working Conditions Requires sitting for periods of time. Occasional bending, stretching or lifting. May require contact with individuals with communicable diseases. Requires the ability to work under high stress conditions for long periods of time. Ability to hear normal range of voice. Ability to prepare written reports, use telephone equipment and have computer skills. Normal office environment. Occasional exposure to communicable diseases and other conditions in a clinic environment. Spring River Mental Health & Wellness, Inc. Benefits 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer matching Paid Time Off 8

Company Paid Holidays Employee Fitness Center Membership Health Insurance Life & Disability Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Flexible Spending Account Employee Assistance Program Professional Development Assistance Pay:

From $74,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Retirement plan Vision insurance

License/Certification:

RN License (Preferred) LPN (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person