Behavioral Health Nurse IDD Part Time

ViaQuest; Youngstown (OH); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly productivity incentive bonus

Full-time benefits package

Job summary

ViaQuest Psychiatric & Behavioral Solutions in Youngstown, OH is seeking a Behavioral Health Nurse IDD for a part-time role. The position covers 24 hours per week across Monday through Friday, 9am to 5pm, with a focus on comprehensive nursing care for clients with psychiatric and developmental needs.

You will work within a multidisciplinary team to support clients in achieving better health outcomes. Responsibilities include health screenings, vital signs, medication administration and

Qualifications

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

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

Skills

Mental health care

Patient education

Case management

Education

RN license

Graduate of accredited nursing program

Job description

Position:Behavioral Health Nurse IDD Part Time

Location: Youngstown, OH

Behavioral Health Nurse IDD

Part Time

24 hours a week/3 days a week

Monday-Friday 9am-5pm

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).