Behavioral Health, Cardiology, Catheterization, Clinical Assessment, Clinical Competency, Colostomy, Healthcare, Ileostomy, Infection Control, Intravenous Therapies, Medication Administration, Medications, Pacemaker, Pain Management, Patient Assessment, Patient Care, Patient Safety, Phlebotomy, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Reconciliation, Registered Nurse (RN), Specimen Collection, Wound Care
The Registered Nurse (RN) – Behavioral Health is responsible for providing comprehensive nursing care to patients with mental health and medical needs in a controlled healthcare setting. The role includes patient assessment, medication administration, behavioral management, and coordination of care to ensure patient safety and recovery.
Key Responsibilities:-Patient Care & Clinical Skills- Deliver direct patient care across multiple systems:
- Cardiac care including pacemaker management
- Gastrointestinal care including colostomy/ileostomy and feeding tube management
- Genitourinary/renal care including Foley catheter insertion (male & female) and urine specimen collection
- IV therapy and phlebotomy including IV insertion and maintenance
Medication Administration- Administer medications via oral, IM, subcutaneous, and NG/G-tube routes
- Manage medications such as antidepressants, antipsychotics, antianxiety drugs, mood stabilizers, sedatives, and antihypertensives
Behavioral Health Responsibilities- Implement behavior management techniques
- Manage assaultive or aggressive behavior
- Apply de-escalation protocols
- Monitor patients with mood disorders, seizure disorders, and CVA
Respiratory Care- Oxygen administration
- BiPAP/CPAP monitoring
- Nasal cannula support
- Oral suctioning
Mobility & Orthopedic Care- Assist patients with ambulation
Skin & Wound Care- Pressure ulcer prevention and assessment
- Dressing changes and wound care
- Wound vac and drain management
- Patient hygiene including bathing and oral care
Nursing Duties & Documentation- Patient admission and assessment
- Vital signs monitoring
- Pain assessment and management
- Intake and output monitoring
- Medication reconciliation
- Laboratory result interpretation
- Specimen collection and labeling
- Follow-up communication
- Infection control and PPE compliance
Hospice & Patient Support- End-of-life care
- Patient and family education and support
Endocrine Care- Blood glucose monitoring and testing