RN I - Behavioral Health: Kelsey-Seybold Clinic- North Houston Campus

UnitedHealth Group•Houston, TX

11d•$28 - $50

About The Position

Explore opportunities with Kelsey-Seybold Clinic, part of the Optum family of businesses. Work with one of the nation’s leading health care organizations and build your career at one of our 40+ locations throughout Houston. Be part of a team that is nationally recognized for delivering coordinated and accountable care. As a multi-specialty clinic, we offer care from more than 900 medical providers in 65 medical specialties. Take on a rewarding opportunity to help drive higher quality, higher patient satisfaction and lower total costs. Join us and discover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing together. 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 of experience 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.