Psych RN LTC

ViaQuest, Inc.; Medina (OH); On-site; USD 54,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive training

Mileage reimbursement

Paid-time off

Premium holiday pay

401k

Job summary

ViaQuest Psychiatric & Behavioral Solutions seeks a full-time nurse (RN/LPN) to provide psychiatric and behavioral health services in long-term care facilities. Travel throughout the assigned service area is required.

The role operates Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm, with no weekend shifts. Responsibilities include in-person assessments, medication reviews, caregiver education, care coordination, and helping clients improve coping strategies and goals related to their psychiatric care.

Qualifications

• Experience in psychiatric, mental and behavioral health services.
• Willingness to travel throughout assigned service area.
• CPR certification or training provided during onboarding.

Responsibilities

• Address the mental, behavioral and physical health needs of clients in LTC facilities.
• Perform in-person nursing assessments and chart review.
• Educate clients and caregivers on prescribed medications and monitor for side effects.
• Coordinate care and communicate with treatment teams, physicians and pharmacies.
• Assist clients in building coping skills and setting annual goals.
• Cover multiple facilities as needed.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Care coordination

Education

RN or LPN license

Accredited nursing program

Job description

No Weekends

Travel To Medina, Kent, And Rittman Is Required

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.

Work Environment

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.

Full Time

Monday-Friday 9am-5pm

No Weekends

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:

• Comprehensive training.
• Monthly productivity incentive bonus.
• Benefit package for full-time employees (including medical, vision, dental, disability and life insurance and a 401k).
• Paid-time off.
• Premium holiday pay.
• Mileage reimbursement.
• Flexible scheduling.
• Employee referral bonus program.
• No evening, weekend, or 12-hour shifts
• Cell phone stipend
• Annual pay increase

About ViaQuest Psychiatric & Behavioral Solutions

To learn more about ViaQuest Psychiatric & Behavioral Solutions please visit http://www.viaquestinc.com/core-services/behavioral-mental-health/

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