Behavioral Health Nurse IDD Part Time

ViaQuest; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly productivity incentive bonus

Full benefits package (medical, vision

401k

Job summary

ViaQuest Psychiatric & Behavioral Solutions is seeking a licensed Registered Nurse to address the behavioral and physical health needs of clients across our service area. The role involves health screenings, vital signs, injections, medication monitoring, and patient education within a psychiatric setting.

Travel throughout the assigned service area is required. Ideal candidates have psychiatric experience and developmentally disabled experience is preferred, with a comprehensive benefits

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• RN license required.
• Experience in psychiatric/mental health services.
• Willingness to travel throughout assigned service area.
• Experience with developmental disabilities preferred.

Responsibilities

• Address the behavioral and physical health needs of clients receiving treatment for 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 duties including coordination of community services.
• Assist clients in building skills including emotion, stress and anger management, communication and interpersonal relationships.

Skills

Psychiatric/behavioral health exp

Willingness to travel

Education

RN license

Accredited nursing program graduate

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.

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).