Behavioral Health Nurse

ViaQuest • Perrysburg, OH

11d

About The Position

At ViaQuest Psychiatric & Behavioral Solutions we offer unique and individualized care to children, adolescents, adults, the aging population, those with developmental disabilities and those suffering from extreme trauma. Our clients are supported by a team of mental health counselors, social workers, certified nurse practitioners, case managers and psychiatrists to ensure the best outcomes for those we serve. Apply today and make a difference in the lives of the clients we serve! Responsibilities may include: Address the behavioral and physical health needs of clients receiving treatment for psychiatric symptoms. Perform health care screenings and check vital signs. Administering injections and other medications as needed. Monitor and administer medication. Educate clients on pharmaceuticals. Gather client information and history from the Nurse Practitioner. Case management duties including coordination of community services. Assist clients in building skills including emotion, stress and anger management, communication and interpersonal relationships.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• RN license.
• Experience in psychiatric, mental and behavioral health services.
• Willingness to travel throughout assigned service area.

Nice To Haves

• Preferably has experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Address the behavioral and physical health needs of clients receiving treatment for psychiatric symptoms.
• Perform health care screenings and check vital signs.
• Administering injections and other medications as needed.
• Monitor and administer medication.
• Educate clients on pharmaceuticals.
• Gather client information and history from the Nurse Practitioner.
• Case management duties including coordination of community services.
• Assist clients in building skills including emotion, stress and anger management, communication and interpersonal relationships.

Benefits

• Comprehensive training.
• Monthly productivity incentive bonus.
• Benefit package for full-time employees (including medical, vision, dental, disability and life insurance and a 401k).
• Paid-time off.
• Premium holiday pay.
• Mileage reimbursement.
• Flexible scheduling.
• Employee referral bonus program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed