Registered Nurse - Psychiatry

Brightwater Health; Duluth (MN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Scheduling

Training budgets

Team collaboration

Growth opportunities

Full benefits package

Job summary

Brightwater Health in Minnesota is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to deliver direct clinical nursing services in our psychiatry/behavioral health clinic. You will perform triage calls, take vital signs, prepare patients, administer meds, coordinate care with providers, pharmacies, and insurance, and maintain accurate electronic records.

The role includes crisis assessments, patient education, care coordination, and follow-up treatment, with travel to satellite clinics as needed.

Qualifications

• ADN degree in nursing with current registration.
• Knowledge of psychiatric systems and resources; ability to work in teams with health care professionals.
• Must be licensed as an RN in Minnesota and able to obtain Wisconsin license upon request.

Responsibilities

• Triaging phone calls and relaying information to patients.
• Measuring and recording vital signs and preparing patients for examination.
• Administering medications and managing e-scripts.
• Recording patient information in the electronic health record.
• Crisis assessments and patient education; care coordination and follow-ups.
• Travel to satellite clinics as needed.

Education

ADN degree in nursing

BSN degree in nursing

Job description

Summary:

The Registered Nurse (RN) will provide direct clinical nursing services and support to individuals receiving care through the psychiatry/behavioral health clinic. The RN will perform telephone triage, obtain vital signs, prepare patients for appointments, administer medications, coordinate care with providers, pharmacies, and other healthcare professionals, and manage referrals and prior authorizations. The RN will assist with crisis assessments, patient education, care coordination, and follow-up treatment, while maintaining accurate electronic health records. The RN will work closely with community resources and healthcare partners to support patient needs and ensure continuity of care. Occasional travel to satellite clinic locations may be required.

Duties:

• Triaging phone calls, consulting with providers and relaying information to patients.
• Managing e-scripts, communicating provider orders to the pharmacy via electronic health record & telephone.
• Measuring and recording vital signs and preparing patients for examination.
• Recording patient information in the electronic health record.
• Providing patient education. Administering intramuscular medications as ordered.
• Managing internal & external referrals
• Assisting providers with patient appointments.
• Crisis assessments for Walk In Care.
• Assisting clients with de-escalation, harm reduction, referrals & follow ups.
• Prior authorizations & working with insurance companies
• Managing faxes & paperwork for clients & providers
• Traveling to satellite clinics as needed

Minimum Qualifications:

• ADN degree in nursing with a current registration.
• Knowledge of psychiatric systems and resources, ability to work well in teams and collaborate with other health care professionals.
• Must be licensed as a Registered Nurse in Minnesota and be able to obtain Wisconsin license upon request.

Desired Qualifications:

• BSN degree in nursing with a current registration.
• Previous experience in: Community mental health and addictions.
• The ideal candidate will also have significant knowledge and experience in one or more other areas of nursing: public health, pediatrics, geriatrics, clinic nursing, and med-surg.

Brightwater Health Advantage:

• Flexible Scheduling
• Extensive training and certifications, including EMDR, TF-CBT, DBT, ECMH, and many more.
• Personal Training/License renewal budget.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a team and community partners.
• Unparalleled opportunity for growth and advancement in largest, most comprehensive behavioral health clinic north of the Twin Cities
• Emphasis on life/work balance.
• Ability to work collaboratively with team and community partners.
• Full Benefit Package including; Vacation Time, Sick Time, Personal Time, 11 paid Holidays per calendar year, Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, AD&D Insurance, Long Term Disability, Employee Assistance Program, and an Employer Matched 401K.

Brightwater Health does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of their race, color, national origin, religion, creed, disability, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, or status with regard to public assistance, or membership or activity in a local human rights commission.