RN

Behavioral Health RN OpportunityExplore opportunities with Kelsey-Seybold Clinic, part of the Optum family of businesses. Work with one of the nation's leading health care organizations and build your career at one of our 40+ locations throughout Houston. Be part of a team that is nationally recognized for delivering coordinated and accountable care. As a multi-specialty clinic, we offer care from more than 900 medical providers in 65 medical specialties. Take on a rewarding opportunity to help drive higher quality, higher patient satisfaction and lower total costs. Join us and discover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing together.The Behavioral Health RN provides care to patients of all ages who suffer from any type of mental illness or mental distress. She/he is knowledgeable of a wide range of disorders including schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, psychosis, dementia, depression and substance abuse. Responsible for medication management. The Behavioral Health RN works with the psychiatrist, case management and families in treatment planning. The RN applies clinical nursing knowledge and utilizes demonstrated skills to ensure the safety and comfort of patients and families according to legal, organizational and professional standards.You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.Required Qualifications:Graduate from an accredited professional registered nursing programCurrent and valid Texas RN licenseCurrent BLS issued by the American Heart Association3+ years of Behavioral Health and Nursing experienceComputer experienceProven solid interpersonal skills are required to develop a therapeutic relationship/milieu to support the treatment planProven ability to triage and handle psychiatric emergenciesProven ability to use equipment and related supplies for selected patient population for the assigned clinical areaPreferred Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in nursingCertification in Psychiatric-Mental Health NursingAdvanced Cardiac Life Support and/or Pediatric Advanced Life Support2+ years in ambulatory care settingWindows based computer skills and EMR experienceEPIC experienceGood knowledge of Behavioral Health diagnostic tests and medicines used in the treatment of Behavioral Health disordersProven ability to coordinate patient care across various sub specialties and with affiliate providersPay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). The hourly pay for this role will range from $29.00 - $52.00 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.