Psych RN LTC

ViaQuest; Batavia Township (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Productivity bonus

Benefits package (medical, vision, and

Paid time off

Referral bonus

Cell phone stipend

Annual pay raise

Job summary

ViaQuest Psychiatric & Behavioral Solutions is hiring for a nursing role in a long-term care setting focused on mental health services. You will assess, educate, and coordinate care for residents with diverse psychiatric needs, while supporting a collaborative treatment team across multiple facilities.

The position requires an active LPN/RN license, experience in psychiatric care, and willingness to travel within the designated service area. Training on CPR is provided during onboarding.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• LPN or RN license.
• Experience in psychiatric, mental and behavioral health services.
• Willingness to travel throughout assigned service area.
• Preferably has experience working in LTC facilities as well as Behavioral Health.
• CPR training provided during onboarding.

Responsibilities

• Address mental, behavioral and physical health needs of clients on a weekly/biweekly and/or monthly basis.
• Perform in-person nursing assessments and medication/chart reviews in LTC facilities.
• Educate clients and caregivers on prescribed medications and monitor for side effects.
• Coordinate care and communicate with treatment team, physicians, pharmacies and employment programs.
• Assist clients in building coping skills and setting annual goals related to their psychiatric diagnosis.
• Support clinic and residential needs across assigned locations as needed.
• Mentor peers and provide training support to teammates.
• Cover multiple facilities as required by company needs.

Skills

LPN/RN license

Psychiatric care

Patient education

Care coordination

Education

Graduate of accredited nursing program

Job description

A Great Opportunity

At ViaQuest Psychiatric & Behavioral Solutions we offer unique and individualized care to clients in the long term care settings, with multiple diagnoses, including dementia, anxiety, depression, psychosis and more. Our clients are supported by a team of Registered Nurses (RNs),Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), certified nurse practitioners, psychiatrists, mental health counselors, social workers, and case managers to ensure the best outcomes for those we serve.

This position is based in a long-term care facility focused on providing mental health services to residents. The role requires flexibility, empathy, and a commitment to improving the quality of life for individuals with psychiatric needs.

Responsibilities may include:

• Address the mental, behavioral and physical health needs of clients on a weekly/biweekly and/or monthly basis.
• Complete in person nursing assessments as well as medication and chart review in long term care facilities (LTC).
• Educate caregivers and clients on their prescribed psychiatric and physical health medications and monitor for possible side effects.
• Care management duties including coordination of community services and correspondence with treatment team members, including physicians, pharmacies, employment programs.
• Assist clients in building coping skills to address mood, stressors and improve communication and in creating annual goals as it relates to their psychiatric diagnosis.
• Possibly assisting clinic and residential needs for assigned locations.
• Help train and mentor peers.
• May need to cover more than one facility depending on company needs

Requirements for this position include:

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• LPN or RN license.
• Experience in psychiatric, mental and behavioral health services.
• Willingness to travel throughout assigned service area.
• Preferably has experience working in LTC facilities as well as Behavioral Health.
• CPR or Course can be provided during training

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).
• Paid-time off.
• Employee referral bonus program.
• Cell phone stipend
• Annual pay increase

About ViaQuest Psychiatric & Behavioral Solutions