Psychiatric Nurse LPN

Mercer Behavioral Health; Ewing Township (NJ); On-site; USD 34,440 - 48,216; Full time

Job summary

Mercer Behavioral Health seeks a Behavioral Health Nurse (LPN or RN) to deliver patient-centered care in a clinical setting under the supervision of licensed professionals. The role involves assessing patient needs, educating families, and administering medications within a qualified partial care program.

The ideal candidate should possess a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing and have strong communication and analytical skills. This position offers full-time and part-time opportunities with a competitive pay rate of $25 to $35 per hour.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, with state licensure, required.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Communicates with patients in a courteous and professional manner.
• Educates patients on diagnostics and health care self-management.
• Conducts initial nursing assessment including vital signs and medication reconciliation.
• Administers medications and documents clinical activities in EMR.
• Assists provider in monitoring lab results and patient communication.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Job description

The Behavioral Health Nurse (LPN or RN) works in conjunction with behavioral health providers to provide professional, team based integrative care and nursing support in a clinical setting. Under clinical supervision of the Medical Director, administrative supervision of the Program Director, the nurse will play a critical role in the delivery of quality, patient-centered integrative care within the context of a qualified partial care program.

Responsibilities

• A.
  1. Communicates with patients in a courteous and professional manner in face to face encounters and via telephone.
  2. Educates the patient and family member on the patient’s diagnosis and health care self management, within scope of knowledge and authority.
• B.
  1. Participates with the Provider in the implementation of the plan of care and multidisciplinary patient education.
  2. Promotes the Team-based Care Model by participating in daily huddles and departmental meetings to communicate and collaborate on patient issues and needs.
• C.
  1. Conducts initial nursing assessment for patients including (but not limited to): obtaining vital signs, reconciling medication lists and allergies, and identifying patient’s chief complaint.
  2. Assist in coordinating outside tests, procedures and doctor’s appointments.
  3. Administers medications including IM and Sub Q injections ordered by Provider.
  4. Documents clinical activities and patient interactions in EMR; monitor utilization and review as needed.
  5. Assists provider in monitoring lab results, telephone encounters, and requests for refills. Communicates these outcomes and results with patients.
  6. Interacts with other agencies/medical entities in regards to patient medical information and documents referrals when necessary.
  7. Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Medical Director and Program Director.
• D.
  1. Assists with ensuring that patient encounters are properly coded and documented.
• E.
  1. Demonstrates proficiency in management of Behavioral Health diagnosis, including knowledge of psychiatric medications (including side effects), substance abuse, and crisis intervention.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, with state licensure, required.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical skills.

Full Time/Part Time

Compensation: $25.00 - $35.00 per hour

Mercer Behavioral Health is an Adult Partial Care Program that serves the mental health population in Mercer County, New Jersey.