Psychiatric RN for Long-Term Care | Growth & Benefits

ViaQuest; Lima (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Productivity bonus

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401k

Paid time off

Referral bonus

Cell phone stipend

Annual pay raise

Job summary

ViaQuest Psychiatric & Behavioral Solutions is seeking a nursing professional to support long-term care facilities within the assigned service area. You will perform in-person assessments, med reviews, and caregiver education to optimize patient outcomes.

Qualified candidates hold LPN/RN licensure and have experience in psychiatric/behavioral health, with willingness to travel across facilities. CPR training is provided during onboarding and travel is required as needed.

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 or Course 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 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

Skills

Psychiatric nursing

LTC experience

CPR certification

Education

Nursing degree

Job description

ViaQuest Psychiatric & Behavioral Solutions is seeking a nursing professional to support long-term care facilities within the assigned service area. You will perform in-person assessments, med reviews, and caregiver education to optimize patient outcomes.

Qualified candidates hold LPN/RN licensure and have experience in psychiatric/behavioral health, with willingness to travel across facilities. CPR training is provided during onboarding and travel is required as needed.