Behavioral Health Nurse IDD

Day & Employment Services; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly productivity incentive bonus

Comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees

Job summary

ViaQuest Psychiatric & Behavioral Solutions seeks a Registered Nurse to address the behavioral and physical health needs of clients with psychiatric symptoms. Responsibilities include administering medications, monitoring patient progress, and providing client education. The role requires a graduate of an accredited nursing program with an active RN license and experience in psychiatric services. Travel throughout the service area is a must.

Employees will enjoy a monthly productivity incentive bonus and a benefits package including medical, vision, dental, disability, life insurance, and 401k.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with experience in psychiatric and mental health services.
• Ability to work with individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Willing to travel throughout assigned service area.

Responsibilities

• Address behavioral and physical health needs of clients.
• Perform health care screenings and monitor vital signs.
• Administer injections and medications.
• Educate clients on pharmaceuticals.
• Coordinate community service for clients.
• Assist clients in skills development.

Skills

Patient care

Medication administration

Client education

Case management

Emotion management skills

Education

Graduate of an 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.

Apply today and make a difference in the lives of the clients 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).