Registered Nurse Behavioral Health
- ID: 2023-16236
- Category: Behavioral/Mental Health
- Employment Type: Regular Full-time
- Shift / Schedule: Weekday Night
Experience & Requirements
Registered Nurse licensed within state of employment, license must be in good standing.
Experience in providing services to a mentally ill and/or correctional population preferred.
Must follow all applicable technical instructions and health services bulletins.
CPR certification.
A background check, security clearance and drug screening are required for this role.
Responsibilities
The hourly rate is between $36.30 and $47.40 with a $10,000 Sign-On Bonus.
Below is a list of your responsibilities as a Behavioral Health RN with YesCare: Facility: Bullock IP
- Assist in ensuring 24-hour coverage nursing services of Mental Health Unit and appropriate provision of clinical treatment.
- Coordinates Mental Health Unit sick call to ensure nurse triage and appropriate referral for physician follow-up.
- Psychiatric and physician orders are implemented in timely, clinically effective manner.
- Medications are administered and monitored in accordance with the policies and procedures of Mental Health Unit.
- Inmates admitted to the Mental Health Unit receive Initial Nursing Assessment upon admission to the unit or as soon as inmate's condition permits.
- Changes in inmate's functioning and critical incidents are documented in the Medical Record.
- Nursing Discharge Summary is completed when inmate transferred from Mental Health Unit.
- Assists in coordination of psychiatric services to ensure psychiatrist is informed of psychotropic medication compliance, changes in inmate functioning and results of laboratory testing in a timely manner.
- Provide group counseling and activities for inmates to ensure Level II inmates are provided two (2) hours of out-of-cell time daily.
- Ensure Medication Administration Records (MARS) are maintained and updated.
- Abides by the security regulations and confidentiality of inmate information requirements of the facility.
- Monitors medical supplies to facilitate appropriate inventory and ordering.
- Interrelates and works effectively with Health Services staff, prison staff and CMS administrative staff.
- Complies with employee standards of CMS and applicable employee standards of the facility.
YesCare Benefits (only applicable for full-time positions)
- Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Life and Disability Insurance
- Generous PTO plan
- 401k with matching funds
- Employee Discount and Rewards Program
- Tuition Assistance
- Continuing Education Reimbursement
About YesCare Health
Correctional healthcare is not just a job. It’s a calling.
By choosing a career with YesCare, you are choosing the opportunity to truly make a difference in the health, well-being, and future of the patients you serve. We take pride in being a pioneer provider of correctional healthcare. As a YesCare professional, you have access to the resources and support to enhance your skills, build a solid foundation to reach your career potential, and contribute to the care and well-being of an underserved population. There is no greater calling. Join YesCare today and be part of our legacy of innovation and clinical expertise.
#J-18808-Ljbffr
