Psych RN LTC

Day & Employment Services; New Jersey; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly productivity incentive bonus

Full-time employee benefits package

Paid time off

Employee referral bonus program

Cell phone stipend

Annual pay increase

Job summary

Day & Employment Services is seeking dedicated nursing professionals to provide individualized mental health care in long-term facilities. Responsibilities include nursing assessments, medication education, and care management to improve clients' quality of life.

The ideal candidate will be a graduate of an accredited nursing program with an active LPN or RN license and experience in psychiatric and behavioral health services. This role offers flexible hours and competitive benefits including bonuses and medical packages.

Qualifications

• Experience in psychiatric, mental and behavioral health services.
• Willingness to travel throughout assigned service area.
• Preferably has experience working in LTC facilities.

Responsibilities

• Address the mental, behavioral, and physical health needs of clients.
• Complete in-person nursing assessments and medication reviews.
• Educate caregivers and clients about prescribed medications.
• Coordinate community services and liaise with treatment team members.
• Assist clients with coping skills and goal setting.

Skills

Psychiatric care experience

Medication management

Community service coordination

Coping skills training

Education

Graduate of an accredited nursing program

LPN or RN license

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

• 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

• 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.

Benefits

• 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.