What are the responsibilities and job description for the Behavioral Health RN position at TechTammina LLC?
Responsibilities
- Implements individualized treatment programs as directed by the Health Care Practitioner.
- Assist/lead in crisis intervention and de-escalation using trained techniques and behavioral interventions.
- Participate in the implementation of emergency or behavioral safety protocols, including the Care Partners protocol
- Count controlled substances, syringes, needles, and sharps at the beginning of each shift with another staff member and sign count logs
- Communicate information to nursing staff, physicians, health care unit supervisory personnel, and other staff as necessary.
- Respect the dignity and confidentiality of patients.
- Adhere to all facility policies, procedures, and clinical protocols
- Must be able to apply principles of critical thinking to a variety of practical and emergent situations and accurately follow standardized procedures that may call for deviations.
- Remain familiar with emergency codes and procedures for behavioral health crises and medical emergencies
- Must be able to apply sound judgment beyond a specific set of instructions and apply knowledge to different factual situations.
- Must be alert at all times; pay close attention to details.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Flexible Schedules
- Medical, Vision, Dental Insurance
- Weekly and Next Business Day Pay Options
- Hotel Benefits
- Employee Incentive Programs
- Current, unencumbered nursing license
- At least 1 year of experience preferred.
- Basic computer skills for charting
- Previous experience in behavioral health, psychiatric nursing, emergency services, or a crisis setting strongly preferred.
- Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
- Familiarity with electronic health record (EHR/EMR) systems
- Ability to work as part of team and multi-task
- Candidates must pass a criminal background check including an FBI Fingerprint Criminal History Check and Pre-employment drug screen