Behavioral Health Nurse IDD

ViaQuest; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly productivity bonus

Full-time benefits package

Job summary

ViaQuest Psychiatric & Behavioral Solutions in Columbus seeks a registered nurse to support behavioral health patients. You will assess, administer medications, monitor vital signs, and collaborate with the care team to ensure compassionate, evidence-based care.

Travel within the service area is required. The role offers full-time benefits, including medical, vision, dental, disability and life insurance, plus a 401k and a monthly productivity incentive bonus.

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.
• Case management and coordination of community services.
• Assist clients in building skills in emotion, stress, and anger management, communication, and relationships.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Critical thinking

Teamwork

Education

Accredited nursing program

RN license

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.

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).