Behavioral Health Nurse RN - Summary

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. Positions are available at NorthKey's outpatient offices in Newport and Covington, KY. Work hours are generally Monday-Friday from 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Behavioral Health Nurse RN - Perks and Pay

• Opportunity for pay increase within first six months
• Up to 12% annual bonus
• Family and team oriented work environment
• Generous plan for paid time off (PTO)
• 9 Paid Holidays
• Individual and family health insurance, and other insurance plans offered.
• 401(k) with employer match
• Professional liability coverage for clinical staff
• Potential eligibility for Student Loan Forgiveness through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Company paid license fee reimbursement
• No weekends, no overnight shifts, no holidays

Behavioral Health Nurse RN - Qualifications

• Licensed by the Kentucky nursing board based on appropriate nursing education, training, and experience.
• Relevant knowledge, training, and experience.

Behavioral Health Nurse RN - Job Duties

• Assist 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.
• Assist 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 of 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.

• Ensure patients are seen routinely prior to providing medication refills.

• Adhere to appropriate standards of care.

• Assist physicians and nurse practitioners in monitoring 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 and relevant state regulations and quality standards.

• Ensure appropriate communication with other internal and external professionals for effective delivery of quality patient care.

NORTHKEY COMMUNITY CARE - COMPANY OVERVIEW

Since 1966, NorthKey Community Care (NorthKey) has provided effective and efficient mental health, substance use, and developmental disabilities services to the Northern Kentucky region with the commitment to providing the right service, at the right time, and in the right place. With multiple convenient locations throughout the Northern Kentucky region (Kenton, Boone, Campbell, Grant, Carroll, Gallatin, Pendleton, and Owen counties), NorthKey offers a wide array of mental health, substance use, and developmental disabilities services unparalleled in the region. Come join our team to Transform Lives and Communities Through Excellent Service!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $47,528.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Continuing education credits
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Free parking
• Health insurance
• License reimbursement
• Life insurance
• Loan forgiveness
• Malpractice insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Travel reimbursement
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Primary Care
• Psychiatry

Physical setting:

• Clinic
• JCAHO accredited facility
• Outpatient

Standard shift:

• Day shift

Weekly schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• What is your requested compensation?

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

• mental health nursing: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• RN (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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