As an Inpatient Behavioral Health Nurse, you play a vital role in providing compassionate, patient-centered care to individuals experiencing acute mental health crises.
Requirements
- Provide direct nursing care, including medication administration, monitoring for side effects, and assessing changes in patient behavior.
- Conduct patient assessments to evaluate mental, emotional, and physical health needs.
- Work closely with psychiatrists, social workers, and therapists to develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
- Support de-escalation efforts, utilizing therapeutic communication and crisis intervention techniques.
- Educate patients and families about mental health conditions, coping strategies, and discharge planning.
- Document all patient interactions, interventions, and progress in electronic health records.
- Participate in shift hand-offs and team meetings to ensure continuity of care.
Benefits
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance & Disability Coverage
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Education Assistance & Tuition Reimbursement
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
- Shift Differential Pay