Behavioral Health RN – Lead Patient Care & Crisis Support

Nhccare; Maryland Heights (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Health savings account

401(k)

Life insurance

Referral program

Vision insurance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Nhccare in Maryland Heights, MO seeks a Full-Time/PT/PRN Behavioral Health Registered Nurse (RN) for DAY shift (7A-7P) at the Center for Behavioral Health Maryland Heights. The RN provides professional nursing care to behavioral health patients, including assessment, medication administration, treatment planning, patient education, and coordination of care.

The RN also serves as a unit leader, guiding Mental Health Technicians to ensure safe, effective patient care and continuity of treatment

Qualifications

• Active RN license.
• Current BLS certification.
• Behavioral health nursing experience.
• Experience with EHR/EMR systems.
• Knowledge of patient confidentiality and HIPAA requirements.

Responsibilities

• Complete patient intake, assessments and vital-sign checks; identify changes and elevate concerns.
• Administer medications and treatments with aseptic technique and infection-control practices.
• Support individualized care plans, therapeutic communication, crisis response and discharge planning.
• Maintain accurate medical documentation in EHR/EMR while protecting patient privacy.
• Coordinate with clinicians and community services; educate patients and families.

Skills

Behavioral health nursing

Patient assessment

Communication

De-escalation

Medication administration

Tools

EHR/EMR systems

Job description

Nhccare in Maryland Heights, MO seeks a Full-Time/PT/PRN Behavioral Health Registered Nurse (RN) for DAY shift (7A-7P) at the Center for Behavioral Health Maryland Heights. The RN provides professional nursing care to behavioral health patients, including assessment, medication administration, treatment planning, patient education, and coordination of care.

The RN also serves as a unit leader, guiding Mental Health Technicians to ensure safe, effective patient care and continuity of treatment