Behavioral Health Nurse IDD

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

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive training

Monthly productivity incentive bonus

Full benefits package

Paid time off

Premium holiday pay

Mileage reimbursement

Flexible scheduling

Employee referral bonus

Job summary

ViaQuest Psychiatric & Behavioral Solutions in Cincinnati is seeking a Registered Nurse to join our full-time team working with children, adolescents, adults and special populations. Responsibilities include assessing behavioral and physical health needs, administering injections, monitoring medications, and educating clients on pharmacotherapy.

Travel to assigned service areas is required; comprehensive training, benefits, PTO, mileage reimbursement and a bonus program are offered to support a

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

Nursing

Team collaboration

Patient education

Education

Nursing degree (RN program)

Job description

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.

Full Time

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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