Behavioral Health Nurse IDD

ViaQuest, Inc.; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive training

Monthly productivity incentive bonus

Medical, vision, dental, disability, &

Life insurance and 401k

Paid time off

Premium holiday pay

Mileage reimbursement

Flexible scheduling

Employee referral bonus program

Job summary

ViaQuest Psychiatric & Behavioral Solutions is seeking a full-time RN travel nurse to cover the Akron and Youngstown area. The role requires Monday through Friday, with no weekend shifts, and travel throughout the assigned service area to support behavioral health patients.

You will administer injections, monitor medications, perform screenings, educate clients on pharmaceuticals, and contribute to case management and skills-building for clients dealing with emotional and behavioral challenges.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• RN license.
• Experience in psychiatric, mental and behavioral health services.
• Willingness to travel throughout assigned service area.
• Preferably has experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Address the behavioral and physical health needs of clients receiving treatment for psychiatric symptoms.
• Perform health care screenings and check vital signs.
• Administering injections and other medications as needed.
• Monitor and administer medication.
• Educate clients on pharmaceuticals.
• Gather client information and history from the Nurse Practitioner.
• Case management duties including coordination of community services.
• Assist clients in building skills including emotion, stress and anger management, communication and interpersonal relationships.

Skills

Patient care

Travel readiness

Medication administration

Psychiatric health experience

Education

RN license

Job description

Travel To Akron And Youngstown Required

At ViaQuest Psychiatric & Behavioral Solutions we offer unique and individualized care to children, adolescents, adults, the aging population, those with developmental disabilities and those suffering from extreme trauma. Our clients are supported by a team of mental health counselors, social workers, certified nurse practitioners, case managers and psychiatrists to ensure the best outcomes for those we serve.

Full Time Monday-Friday 9am-5pm

No Weekends

Responsibilities may include:

• Address the behavioral and physical health needs of clients receiving treatment for psychiatric symptoms.
• Perform health care screenings and check vital signs.
• Administering injections and other medications as needed.
• Monitor and administer medication.
• Educate clients on pharmaceuticals.
• Gather client information and history from the Nurse Practitioner.
• Case management duties including coordination of community services.
• Assist clients in building skills including emotion, stress and anger management, communication and interpersonal relationships.

Requirements for this position include:

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• RN license.
• Experience in psychiatric, mental and behavioral health services.
• Willingness to travel throughout assigned service area.
• Preferably has experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities.

What ViaQuest can offer you:

• Comprehensive training.
• Monthly productivity incentive bonus.
• Benefit package for full-time employees (including medical, vision, dental, disability and life insurance and a 401k).
• Paid-time off.
• Premium holiday pay.
• Mileage reimbursement.
• Flexible scheduling.
• Employee referral bonus program.

About ViaQuest Psychiatric & Behavioral Solutions

To learn more about ViaQuest Psychiatric & Behavioral Solutions please visit http://www.viaquestinc.com/core-services/behavioral-mental-health/

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