The Behavioral Health Nurse provides direct patient care, develops assessments and care plans, manages a caseload, and coordinates care across the clinical team. The nurse administers medications and treatments according to physician orders, monitors patient progress, and adjusts care plans as needed. The role also includes educating patients and caregivers, communicating with physicians and care teams to support continuity of care, and supervising and supporting HHAs and LPNs. The nurse completes accurate, timely documentation, including OASIS, visit notes, and orders, and ensures compliance with policies, regulations, and HIPAA standards. The role involves frequent standing, walking, sitting, climbing, balancing, stooping, and kneeling; continuous hand and finger use for fine motor tasks and equipment operation; occasional lifting or pushing of loads under and over 25 pounds, including occasional patient transfers; and frequent exposure to bloodborne and airborne pathogens and infectious materials.
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Job Type
Full-time
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