Mental Health RN — In-Custody Behavioral Health Expert

Centurion Health; Waterloo (MD); On-site; USD 74,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Job summary

Centurion Health in Jessup, Maryland, is seeking a Mental Health RN (Behavioral Health) to join our team at Patuxent Correctional Institution. The role involves health assessments, administering medications, patient education, documentation, and coordinating with the interdisciplinary team.

The RN must have an Associate's degree, an active RN license or ability to obtain one, and specialty training in psychiatric nursing. CPR certification and ability to obtain security clearance are required.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree required.
• RN license or ability to obtain one.
• Specialty training in psychiatric nursing required.
• CPR certification required.
• Ability to obtain security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Conduct health assessments for incarcerated patients.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed.
• Provide patient education and documentation of care.
• Coordinate with doctors, behavioral health professionals and staff.
• Lead group classes for incarcerated patients as needed.

Skills

RN license

CPR certification

Psychiatric nursing

Security clearance ability

Education

Associate's degree

Job description

Centurion Health in Jessup, Maryland, is seeking a Mental Health RN (Behavioral Health) to join our team at Patuxent Correctional Institution. The role involves health assessments, administering medications, patient education, documentation, and coordinating with the interdisciplinary team.

The RN must have an Associate's degree, an active RN license or ability to obtain one, and specialty training in psychiatric nursing. CPR certification and ability to obtain security clearance are required.