Behavioral Health Nurse (IDD)
Description:
Behavioral Health Nurse (Developmental Disabilities)
A Great Opportunity
Responsibilities may include:
Address the behavioral and physical health needs of clients receiving treatment for psychiatric symptoms.
Perform health care screenings, check vital signs, and administer medications as needed while providing patient education.
Gather client information and history from the Nurse Practitioner.
Case management duties including coordination of community services.
Assist clients in building coping skills.
Delegation of required DODD law and rules based on setting and review Doctors orders checking for accuracy.
Individual specific training to certified staff on new medications.
Assist Programming in getting referral for doctors or equipment needed for the client.
Actively participates in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement (CQI) activities. Requirements for this position include:
Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
Active RN/LPN license.
Experience in psychiatric, mental and behavioral health services.
Willingness to travel throughout assigned service area.
Preferably has experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities. What ViaQuest can offer you:
Comprehensive training.
Monthly productivity incentive bonus.
Benefit package for full-time employees (including medical, vision, dental, disability and life insurance and a 401k).
Paid time off.
Premium holiday pay.
Mileage reimbursement.
Flexible scheduling.
Employee referral bonus program.
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