Behavioral Health Nurse IDD

ViaQuest; Brooklyn Heights (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly productivity incentive bonus

Full benefits package (medical, vision

dental, disability and life insurance,

Job summary

ViaQuest Psychiatric & Behavioral Solutions is seeking a registered nurse to deliver comprehensive care for diverse client populations in the Brooklyn Heights area and surrounding service region. You will collaborate with a team of healthcare professionals to address behavioral health needs and ensure high-quality outcomes.

Responsibilities include health screenings, medication management, and patient education.

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 experience with developmental disabilities.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

RN license

Education

Graduate of accredited nursing program

Job description

Service area includes Brooklyn Heights and Cleveland

A Great Opportunity

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.

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:

• Monthly productivity incentive bonus.
• Benefit package for full-time employees (including medical, vision, dental, disability and life insurance and a 401k).