Registered Nurse (Behavioral Health)

Job description

*This is a temp position. Position Summary: Under the direct supervision of the Behavioral Health RN Supervisor, the RN ensures the delivery of patient-centered behavioral health services across San Ysidro Health. The RN maintains a schedule of patient visits for administering injections and providing health education and support. The RN collaborates with psychiatry and therapy providers to triage and respond to behavioral health needs for new and established patients. Provides direct support to providers and medical assistants on site as appropriate. Essential Functions of the Job: - Provides direct patient care, monitors medical condition, consults with providers, and provides after care instructions and health education. - Screens patients and maintains patient records and charts to ensure an accurate record of the patient’s medical treatment. Prepares written documents as required by department and profession. - Supports crisis management for patients with urgent behavioral health needs via phone triage and in-person visits. - Administers medications by all routes. Administers injections for substance use disorder and psychiatric treatment. - Per policy, orders specific diagnos...