Outpatient Registered Nurse - Behavioral Health Urgent Care - Talbot

Position Summary The BHUC‑Talbot Nurse is responsible to be the primary responder to manage the triage/intake of patients in the BHUC‑Talbot walk‑in clinic, as well as incoming BHUC‑Talbot clinic phone calls. The BHUC‑Talbot nurse, after triage or phone call, will determine if the patient is clinically appropriate for BHUC‑Talbot or needs a higher level of care (i.e., Emergency Department level of care), and then assists and/or directs the patient to that level of care. The BHUC‑Talbot Nurse conducts a focused triage assessment, noting signs that may indicate mental health, substance use, or both, and prioritizes the patient’s immediate safety and medical needs. In addition to providing brief mental health and substance use disorder triage to walk‑in patients and managing incoming clinic phone calls, the BHUC‑Talbot nurse will also be responsible for obtaining patient vitals; administering breathalyzer (when indicated); providing comfort care for patients experiencing withdrawal; assisting with resolving issues with prescriptions and pharmacies; returning phone messages the same day they are received; administering Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) and long‑acting injectable MAT or psychiatric medications when prescribed by BHUC physicians/advanced practice providers; assisting with obtaining and/or forwarding lab results, urine drug screens; providing education to patients regarding medications and side‑effects as needed; responding to messages sent by patients in MyChart; and other patient needs as requested by clinic staff. The BHUC‑Talbot nurse acts as the "front door" to the BHUC‑Talbot clinic and helps coordinate patient care. Minimum Qualifications Minimum 2 years experience as a psychiatric RN is required. BSN preferred. Location BHUC – Talbot 2nd Floor, Talbot Hall, 1441 Phale D. Hale Drive, Columbus, OH 43203 Work Hours Monday‑Friday, 10:30 am – 7:00 pm Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post‑offer process. The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability. #J-18808-Ljbffr The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center