Mental Health LPN/RN (Full-Time)

About the position

Discovery Behavioral Health (DBH) is a national leader in behavioral healthcare and one of the fastest growing companies in the field. DBH offers world-class treatment for those struggling with eating, mental health, and substance use disorders, and places a high priority on seeking employees who share our passion for improving the lives we serve. Since 1997, Center for Discovery, DBH's eating disorder division, has helped thousands of patients discover their path to the full and rewarding lives they deserve with evidence-based and inclusive treatment options. The Registered Nurse works in a dynamic multidisciplinary team providing treatment services according to the Discovery Behavioral Health Clinical Model.

Responsibilities

• Meets with each potential new admission and completes medical screening assessment. Screens for medical appropriateness for admission to facility and consults with the physician.
• Completes initial nursing assessment and full medical admission process upon admission for each client.
• Ensures all orders from physician/psychiatrist are carried out and any information about clients and their wellbeing is promptly and clearly communicated to physician/ psychiatrist and in treatment team meetings.
• Develops and initiates the Nursing Care Plan.
• Counts narcotics each day, logs appropriately.
• Performs blood draws.
• Responsible to ensure all the medications needed by the clients are ordered appropriately and available in the facility.
• Manages and orders supplies and keeps a fully stocked and operational nursing station.
• Conducts a weekly chart audit to ensure all medications have consent forms. Ensures all orders are carried out and documented appropriately for each client, all labs are in the client's chart.
• Objectively and accurately documents client progress on a daily basis.
• Assesses client suicidality and possibility of danger to self or others.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science and Nursing preferred
• ADN (Associate Degree in Nursing) accepted
• Holds a current RN license in good standing
• One year experience preferred working in mental health, counseling, or eating disorders field.
• Must possess a current Driver's License in good standing.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in mental health, counseling, or eating disorders field.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Healthcare benefits
• Vacation and sick days
• Employee referral program
• Employee discounts to various stores, amusement parks, events, etc.
• Continuing education (CE) programs and training
• Weekly training opportunities
• Advancement opportunities within the organization.