Behavioral Health Nurse

Spring River Mental Health & Wellness • Riverton, KS

1d • Onsite

About The Position

To provide direct nursing services and support for outpatient psychiatry services.

Requirements

• 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
• Candidate must be able to pass all background checks and pre-employment drug screens
• 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.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the mental health field and working knowledge of psychoactive medications strongly preferred

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.
• 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.

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level