Behavioral Health Nurse Competitive pay, commensurate with experience and licensure.
Job Type: Full Time Location: Riverton, KS and Columbus, KS office locations Overview
To provide direct nursing services and support for outpatient psychiatry services. Primary Duties and Responsibilities - Assessment of patients and monitoring of vitals and health measures prior to psychiatric appointments.
- Direct nursing support for medication management program and nurse practitioner staff.
- Central point of contact for psychiatric needs and coordination of care among multi-disciplinary teams.
- To assist in patient education regarding medication regimen, prescribed medications, and other co-occurring health conditions.
- Perform injections, as prescribed.
- Management of patient medication refills in conjunction with APRN/PMHNP.
- Complete lab draws, as ordered, and monitoring of lab supplies and reordering, as needed.
- Care coordination to obtain necessary medical records from external providers.
- Nursing support for Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) Program.
- Assist in the maintenance and development of the Patient Assistance Program.
- Assist with consultation and in-service training for professional staff, as requested.
- Coordination of care with pharmacies for refills and serve as the point of contact for pharmaceutical sales representatives providing on-site education for professional staff.
- Provision of community health worker services, as needed.
- Other duties as assigned by Supervisor, or designee.
Job Qualifications - At least 21 years of age
- Have an active nursing license in the State of Kansas or eligible for KS license
- RN level preferred, but will consider LPN with psychiatric experience
- BLS/CPR certified
- Experience in the mental health field and working knowledge of psychoactive medications strongly preferred
- Candidate must be able to pass all background checks and pre-employment drug screens
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities - Strong patient care skills, with the ability to provide compassionate and empathetic care to individuals with mental health disorders.
- Understanding of psychiatric disorders and knowledge of psychiatric medications and their effects.
- Ability to effectively communicate with patients, families, and other healthcare professionals
- Experience in crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques
- Skilled in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships within a multi-disciplinary team.
- Ability to provide culturally competent care.
Typical Physical Demands and Working Conditions - Requires sitting for periods of time.
- Occasional bending, stretching or lifting.
- May require contact with individuals with communicable diseases.
- Requires the ability to work under high stress conditions for long periods of time.
- Ability to hear normal range of voice.
- Ability to prepare written reports, use telephone equipment and have computer skills.
- Normal office environment.
- Occasional exposure to communicable diseases and other conditions in a clinic environment.
Spring River Mental Health & Wellness, Inc. Benefits 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer matching
Paid Time Off
8 Company Paid Holidays
Employee Fitness Center Membership
Health Insurance
Life & Disability Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Flexible Spending Account
Employee Assistance Program
Professional Development Assistance
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