Behavioral Health Registered Nurse
MEP Health · Longmont, CO · 3 wk ago
On-siteHealthcareFull-time
About the role
Behavioral Health Registered Nurse providing patient care in a home health setting.
Responsibilities
- Adhering to ethical standards and nursing practice guidelines set by professional organizations.
- Ensuring patient safety, dignity, and confidentiality in compliance with HIPAA and relevant policies.
- Assessing clients' conditions through health data collection, recognizing symptoms, and re-evaluating needs.
- Developing, implementing, and updating individualized nursing care plans, including treatments and medication administration.
- Creating a safe, therapeutic environment and coordinating with physicians regarding patient progress and care plans.
- Providing health education and counseling to clients and families.
- Maintaining detailed documentation of care, patient responses, and progress.
- Supervising ancillary staff and coordinating multidisciplinary services such as therapy and discharge planning.
- Participating in ongoing training and educational programs to maintain competency.
Qualifications
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in psychiatric inpatient, outpatient, or home care settings.
- Current, active licensure in Colorado.
- Effective communication skills in client’s language and documentation.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate across teams.
- Key qualities: Compassion, patience, empathy, and competence in behavioral health nursing.