Psych RN LTC

ViaQuest; Medina (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly productivity incentive bonus

Full benefits package (medical, vision

dental, disability and life insurance

401k

Paid time off

Employee referral bonus program

Cell phone stipend

Annual pay increase

Job summary

ViaQuest Psychiatric & Behavioral Solutions in Ohio seeks compassionate nursing professionals (RN or LPN) to provide psychiatric and behavioral health care in long-term care facilities. The role requires travel across Medina, Kent, and Rittman and a willingness to cover multiple sites as needed.

You will conduct in-person assessments, educate caregivers and residents, coordinate with the treatment team, and support residents in achieving personal goals.

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.
• CPR can be provided during training.

Responsibilities

• 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 clients and caregivers 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

Skills

RN license

LPN license

Psych/Behavioral health

Travel-ready

CPR certified

Education

Nursing program graduate

Job description

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.

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