What are the responsibilities and job description for the Behavioral Health Infusion RN position at Tanner Clinic?
Description
Tanner Clinic has an immediate opening for a Behavioral Health Infusion Nurse RN.
Location: East Layton
Hours: Two (2) days a week 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, with the ability to pick up on-call shifts other days of the week.
Summary
The Behavioral Health Infusion Nurse is responsible for the safe and effective delivery of advanced interventional psychiatric treatments, including IV ketamine infusions and intranasal esketamine (Spravato®) administration. The nurse works under provider direction and within established clinical protocols to ensure patient safety, comfort, and high-quality care throughout the treatment process. This role requires strong clinical judgment, exceptional monitoring skills, and compassionate engagement with patients experiencing treatment-resistant depression and related mental health conditions.
Essential Job Responsibilities
Required:
Tanner Clinic has an immediate opening for a Behavioral Health Infusion Nurse RN.
Location: East Layton
Hours: Two (2) days a week 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, with the ability to pick up on-call shifts other days of the week.
Summary
The Behavioral Health Infusion Nurse is responsible for the safe and effective delivery of advanced interventional psychiatric treatments, including IV ketamine infusions and intranasal esketamine (Spravato®) administration. The nurse works under provider direction and within established clinical protocols to ensure patient safety, comfort, and high-quality care throughout the treatment process. This role requires strong clinical judgment, exceptional monitoring skills, and compassionate engagement with patients experiencing treatment-resistant depression and related mental health conditions.
Essential Job Responsibilities
- Patient Care & Infusions
- Administer IV ketamine infusions and Spravato® treatments in accordance with provider orders and established clinic protocols.
- Perform pre-treatment assessments, including vital signs, mental status checks, and review of contraindications.
- Initiate and manage IV access safely and effectively.
- Provide close monitoring during infusions, especially during periods requiring 1:1 nursing supervision, with timely recognition and intervention for adverse reactions.
- Document all care provided, including medication administration, monitoring observations, patient response, and post-treatment recovery.
- Patient Monitoring & Safety
- Continuously monitor patients for hemodynamic stability, airway protection, and neuropsychiatric status throughout the infusion/treatment session.
- Maintain readiness to intervene in medical or psychiatric emergencies according to ACLS standards.
- Oversee recovery phase and ensure patients meet all safety and discharge criteria before leaving the clinic.
- Collaboration & Communication
- Communicate effectively with providers, medical assistants, and behavioral health staff regarding patient status, concerns, and follow-up needs.
- Provide education and reassurance to patients and families about treatment expectations, risks, and post-treatment care.
- Participate in team meetings, case discussions, and quality improvement initiatives.
- Clinical Compliance & Protocol Adherence
- Follow REMS program requirements for Spravato®.
- Maintain accurate, timely, and thorough documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR).
- Ensure compliance with clinic policies, infection control standards, and all applicable state and federal regulations.
- Uphold confidentiality standards in alignment with HIPAA requirements.
Required:
- Current, active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Utah (or ability to obtain prior to hire).
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
- Demonstrated IV insertion and infusion management proficiency.
- Strong crisis management skills with ability to remain calm under pressure.
- Excellent communication skills, professionalism, and ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
- Previous experience in psychiatric nursing, infusion therapy, or procedural sedation.
- Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience, with at least 1 year in an acute care, infusion, critical care, or behavioral health settings.
- Knowledge of treatment-resistant depression and interventional psychiatry modalities (TMS, ketamine, Spravato®).
- Ability to stand, walk, and sit for extended periods.
- Ability to assist patients in and out of treatment chairs as necessary.
- Capacity to handle occasional stressful or emergent situations with composure.
- Standard nursing equipment and supplies including thermometer and syringes.
- May involve use of assistive devices such as walkers, wheelchairs, ventilators, pulse oximetry units, and oxygen tanks.
- May require use of computer, keyboard, mouse & computer software.
- Medical exam/treatment rooms and medical offices.
- Controlled lighting, acoustics, air quality, and temperature settings.
- Environmental hazards may be unpredictable including exposure to communicable diseases and biohazards.