Mental Health Nurse jobs in United States

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of Island Health (Vancouver Island Health Authority), patient and staff safety is a priority and a shared responsibility. Continuous improvement in quality and safety is inherent in this position.

Under the general direction of the Coordinator Adult Tertiary, this individual serves as the Mental Health Nurse at Cowichan Lodge - Adult Tertiary Facility. As part of a Multi-Disciplinary Rehabilitation Team, the Mental Health Nurse provides core mental health services including assessment, treatment, rehabilitation, and support for clients in partnership with clients, families, and community health care resources. In response to an identified client rehabilitation plan, develops, plans, implements, and maintains a full range of clinical services and client-centered rehabilitation programs. Contributes to monitoring and enhancing the physical site. Travel may be required, and transportation arrangements must meet operational requirements, potentially including the use of a personal vehicle.

• A minimum of one year's recent psychiatric nursing experience with adults with various mental disorders, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN or RPN.
• Current CPR certification required.
• Valid BC Driver's License; a Class 4 Driver's License may be required.

• Psychosocial Rehabilitation (PSR) Recovery model, assessment, treatment, and case management methodologies.
• Learning theories of mental disorders and intervention strategies.
• Relevant mental health legislation and consumer rights.

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate mental health treatment programs.
• Administer and monitor psychotropic medications and work effectively in a multidisciplinary team.
• Demonstrate initiative, interpersonal, crisis intervention, leadership, teaching, communication, and counseling skills.
• Manage aggressive behavior and utilize non-violent crisis intervention and behavioral management techniques where appropriate.

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