Registered Nurse-Behavioral Health-RN

Trinity Health • Mason City, IA

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About The Position

The Behavioral Health Nurse provides assessments, support, and care coordination across the behavioral health care continuum for patients struggling with mental illness and for individuals and families seeking resources or information about treatment options. The nurse is an integral member of the Behavioral Health Service Line and works collaboratively with treatment team members and providers across Mercy’s inpatient and outpatient programs. The role also works closely with community partners to support successful transitions of care and promotes public education on behavioral health topics through various forums.

This is a full-time position working 36 hours per week on 12-hour day shifts from 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. The schedule includes every third weekend and every other holiday.

Requirements

• Current RN licensure in the state of Iowa, or qualified multistate licensure.
• Ability to remain non-judgmental regarding living and health-related decisions.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing.

Responsibilities

• Assess and evaluate individuals’ physical, psychosocial, environmental, spiritual, social, and educational needs.
• Collaborate with Behavioral Health inpatient and outpatient teams to achieve desired patient care outcomes and ensure smooth transitions of care.
• Provide, facilitate, and/or implement learning opportunities to meet the educational needs of patients, families, or community members.
• When required, document patient information accurately and promptly in the electronic or paper medical record.
• Provide competent patient care by obtaining and appropriately interpreting data, making decisions based on knowledge of age-specific growth and development, and adapting procedures and treatments appropriately.
• Communicate pertinent patient changes and conditions effectively to colleagues and multidisciplinary caregivers.
• Work with community partners to support successful transitions of care.
• Promote public education on behavioral health topics through various forums.

Benefits

• Education assistance.
• Medical, dental, vision, and other benefits for positions of 16 hours per week or greater, effective on Day 1.
• Competitive wages, including weekend and night differentials.
• Generous paid time off program.
• Retirement savings program with employer match starting on Day 1.

What This Job Offers

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