RN - Behavioral Health - Kelsey-Seybold Clinic - Pearland
About The Position
The Behavioral Health RN provides care to patients of all ages who suffer from any type of mental illness or mental distress. She/he is knowledgeable of a wide range of disorders including schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, psychosis, dementia, depression and substance abuse. Responsible for medication management. The Behavioral Health RN works with the psychiatrist, case management and families in treatment planning. The RN applies clinical nursing knowledge and utilizes demonstrated skills to ensure the safety and comfort of patients and families according to legal, organizational and professional standards. You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.
Requirements
- Graduate from an accredited professional registered nursing program
- Current and valid Texas RN license
- Current BLS issued by the American Heart Association
- 3+ years of Behavioral Health and Nursing experience
- Computer experience
- Proven solid interpersonal skills are required to develop a therapeutic relationship/milieu to support the treatment plan
- Proven ability to triage and handle psychiatric emergencies
- Proven ability to use equipment and related supplies for selected patient population for the assigned clinical area
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in nursing
- Certification in Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support and/or Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- 2+ years in ambulatory care setting
- Windows based computer skills and EMR experience
- EPIC experience
- Good knowledge of Behavioral Health diagnostic tests and medicines used in the treatment of Behavioral Health disorders
- Proven ability to coordinate patient care across various sub specialties and with affiliate providers
Responsibilities
- Provides care to patients of all ages who suffer from any type of mental illness or mental distress.
- Knowledgeable of a wide range of disorders including schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, psychosis, dementia, depression and substance abuse.
- Responsible for medication management.
- Works with the psychiatrist, case management and families in treatment planning.
- Applies clinical nursing knowledge and utilizes demonstrated skills to ensure the safety and comfort of patients and families according to legal, organizational and professional standards.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Incentive and recognition programs
- Equity stock purchase
- 401k contribution
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
