Behavioral Health Nurse IDD Part Time

ViaQuest; Steubenville (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly productivity incentive bonus

Full benefits package (medical, vision

dental, disability and life insurance,

401k

Job summary

ViaQuest Psychiatric & Behavioral Solutions is seeking a registered nurse to support behavioral health services across Steubenville, St. Clairsville, Barnesville and surrounding areas.

You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to address psychiatric and physical health needs, administer medications, and educate clients on their pharmaceuticals. The role requires travel within the service area, prior psychiatric/behavioral health experience, and a nursing degree from an accredited

Qualifications

• RN license and nursing degree from an accredited program.
• Experience in psychiatric/mental/behavioral health services.
• Willingness to travel throughout the assigned service area.
• Experience with individuals 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.
• 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

RN license

Behavioral health experience

Willingness to travel

Developmental disabilities experience

Graduate of accredited nursing program

Education

Accredited nursing program graduate

Job description

Coverage area includes Steubenville, St. Clairsville and Barnesville

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).