Behavioral Health RN Care Manager

Family & Children’s Services; Norman (OK); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Family & Children’s Services in the OKC/Norman area seeks an RN Care Manager to deliver integrated nursing and case management for individuals with behavioral health, substance use, and medical needs.

You will perform assessments, provide nursing care, coordinate services with the treatment team, and educate clients to support recovery and better health outcomes. Licensed RNs in Oklahoma with ADN/BSN and relevant experience are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• ADN must have a minimum of 36 months of professional nursing experience in behavioral health and/or substance use disorder treatment.
• BSN preferred with at least 6 months of professional nursing experience in behavioral health and/or substance use disorder treatment.
• Must be a licensed Registered Nurse in the State of Oklahoma.
• ODMHSAS Case Manager II Certification within 60 days of eligibility.
• Must possess a valid Driver License and satisfactory driving record.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing care to individuals with serious mental illness, substance use disorders, and co occurring conditions.
• Provide case management services.
• Conduct and document nursing assessments.
• Administer and monitor prescribed medications in accordance with provider orders.
• Support health promotion and disease management by providing nursing education related to behavioral health conditions, physical health comorbidities, medications, relapse prevention, and wellness activities within the RN scope of practice.
• Coordinate nursing care and services with treatment team to promote continuity of care and safe treatment transitions.
• Provide nursing follow up after hospital or emergency department utilization.
• Monitor client engagement, service utilization, and adherence to treatment plans and clinical guidelines, identifying changes in condition or risk and escalating per protocol.
• Apply evidence based and trauma informed nursing principles in the care of individuals.
• Provide nursing crisis intervention.
• Engage clients and, with appropriate consent, families or designated supports in nursing education, care coordination, and reinforcement of provider directed treatment plans.
• Accompany clients to medical or behavioral health appointments as needed to provide nursing support, education, and advocacy within the RN role.
• Assist clients in accessing community based resources to support stabilization, recovery, and whole person wellness.
• Maintain documentation of nursing assessments, interventions, medication administration, client responses, and coordination activities in compliance with organizational policy, OBN standards, and applicable regulations.
• Participate in quality improvement, utilization review, and outcome monitoring activities, to support program effectiveness and compliance.

Skills

Adaptability

Interpersonal Skills

Initiative

Cooperation

Critical Thinking

Detail Oriented

Autonomy

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) Preferred

Associate's Degree in Nursing (ADN) Required

Job description

Family & Children’s Services in the OKC/Norman area seeks an RN Care Manager to deliver integrated nursing and case management for individuals with behavioral health, substance use, and medical needs.

You will perform assessments, provide nursing care, coordinate services with the treatment team, and educate clients to support recovery and better health outcomes. Licensed RNs in Oklahoma with ADN/BSN and relevant experience are encouraged to apply.