Interventional Behavioral Health Clinic RN - OBH - PRN

Broadlawns Medical Center•Socorro, NM

21d

About The Position

The Interventional Psychiatry RN provides routine direct services and care to patients receiving treatment in the Interventional Psychiatry Clinic. The role performs selected patient care and clinical tasks, administers treatments and interventions under the supervision of the Interventional Psychiatry Section Chief, and delivers pre-treatment and post-procedure care and observation. The RN upholds patient rights and confidentiality and documents observations, clinical information, and intervention results. The RN collaborates with the Interventional Psychiatry leadership team, Healthcare Tech team, and administrative partners to provide treatments and clinical care. The position reports to the Director of Outpatient Behavioral Health, with indirect reporting to the Outpatient Behavioral Health Clinical Manager, and may be assigned to assist in the Outpatient Behavioral Health Clinic.

Requirements

Current RN license recognized by the State of Iowa Board of Nursing.
One year of experience working with individuals with chronic mental illness.
One year of experience working in a clinical setting.
Ability to work cooperatively with a multidisciplinary team.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to verbally and physically de-escalate a patient using BMC-trained programs.
Ability to successfully complete BLS and ACLS, BMC-designated behavior management training, ECT competencies, and TMS administration certification during orientation, and maintain certifications throughout employment.
Ability to secure and maintain certification for future identified interventional treatments as required.

Responsibilities

Provide routine direct services and care to patients in the Interventional Psychiatry Clinic.
Perform selected patient care tasks and interventional or clinical tasks on behalf of patients.
Administer treatments and interventions under the supervision of the Interventional Psychiatry Section Chief.
Deliver pre-treatment and post-procedure care and observation.
Uphold patient rights and confidentiality; document observations, clinical information, and intervention results.
Monitor patient safety and identify opportunities to improve clinical areas.
Prepare and maintain IV lines safely and administer medications and other interventions.
Collaborate with patients and behavioral health staff to formulate treatment goals and deliver treatments and interventions.
Work collaboratively with the Interventional Psychiatry leadership team, Healthcare Tech team, and administrative partners.
Complete daily tasks and documentation within required standards and attend mandatory training, education, and departmental staff meetings.
Maintain qualifications and certifications required for interventional treatments.
Adapt to changes in workload, schedule, department function, and procedures; contribute to a therapeutic environment through teamwork and effective communication.
May assist in the Outpatient Behavioral Health Clinic.