Behavioral Health Nurse/RN
NorthKey Community Care · Covington, KY · 6 mo ago
On-siteEducation$52k/yrFull-time
About the role
NorthKey Community Care is seeking a full-time Behavioral Health Nurse RN to engage and assist in the care of behavioral health care clients in the outpatient setting. This position will be at our Madison location in Covington, KY, and will also go between our Florence, KY office. Work hours are generally Monday-Friday from 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. NO WEEKEND, EVENING, and HOLIDAYS!! Flexible work schedule!
Qualifications
- Licensed by the Kentucky nursing board based on appropriate nursing education, training, and experience.
- Relevant knowledge, training, and experience.
Job Duties
- Affix to physicians and nurse practitioners in the care of patients as part of medication management, as well as in the development of service plans based upon assessment data.
- Affix to physicians and nurse practitioners conducting hospital discharge clinics for medication assessments and prescribing as indicated by patients' presenting issues.
- Conduct routine screenings for the need for additional therapeutic and physical health services.
- Provide consultation to other staff as indicated.
- Complete quality documentation of services provided, including service plans, progress notes, medication-informed consent, treatment plan reviews, and other required information to assure compliance with organizational policies and third-party compliance standards.
- Serve as a point of contact for patients regarding medication refills.
- Adhere to appropriate standards of care.
- Monitor individuals on caseload for changes or decline in mental status or medical conditions.
- Collaborate with other staff members to promote quality patient care.
- Participate in interdisciplinary team communications.
- Handle medication orders and medications by following policies, relevant state regulations, and quality standards.
- Ensure appropriate communication with other internal and external professionals for effective delivery of quality patient care.
Perks & Pay
- Salary: $52,104 for an RN
- Up to 12% annual contingency bonus
- Generous plan for paid time off (PTO) (Up to three weeks the first year)
- 10 Paid Holidays
- Individual and family insurance coverage: Various medical, vision, and dental plans to choose from
- HSA Employer match up to $1000, depending on plan
- 401(k) with employer match
- Company-paid license reimbursement
- Professional Development
- Professional liability coverage for clinical staff
- Potential eligibility for student loan forgiveness through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.