Registered Nurse - Behavioral Health

Currently recruiting a Registered Nurse - Behavioral Health to provide outpatient nursing services in the Behavioral Health Department at Brooke Army Medical Center (BAMC) in San Antonio, Texas . This position supports military beneficiaries in a mission-driven federal healthcare environment and provides care within the Behavioral Health units. The schedule supports a 24-hour, 7-day per week operation, including weekends and federal holidays, with day and night 12.5-hour shifts as assigned. This opportunity is ideal for experienced Behavioral Health or Psychiatric Registered Nurses seeking a federal healthcare nursing position supporting the Defense Health Agency.

DUTIES OF THE REGISTERED NURSE - BEHAVIORAL HEALTH:

• Perform the full range of Registered Nurse duties within the scope of clinical privileges granted by Brooke Army Medical Center.
• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments, including medical, family, social, and behavioral health histories.
• Develop, implement, evaluate, and document individualized nursing care plans.
• Provide direct patient care, including medication administration, intravenous therapy, treatments, patient monitoring, and therapeutic interventions.
• Assess patient and family learning needs and provide education regarding treatment plans, medications, and behavioral health conditions.
• Recognize and respond appropriately to psychiatric and medical emergencies while initiating appropriate emergency interventions.
• Apply knowledge of behavioral health nursing principles, individual and family dynamics, human behavior, psychopathology, psychotherapies, and substance withdrawal.
• Utilize de-escalation techniques and demonstrate knowledge of non-violent crisis intervention and Joint Commission recommendations regarding restraint application and management of patients requiring mechanical restraints.
• Supervise and appropriately delegate nursing care activities to Licensed Vocational Nurses and unlicensed personnel while maintaining patient safety.
• Communicate effectively with physicians and the interdisciplinary healthcare team regarding patient status and treatment plans.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and complete documentation in the electronic medical record in accordance with BAMC standards.
• Adhere to infection prevention and control policies and all applicable military treatment facility procedures.
• Operate and maintain patient care equipment appropriate to the assigned clinical setting.
• Participate in required meetings, orientation, mandatory training, and continuing education activities.
• Adapt to changing patient care needs and workload requirements while maintaining high standards of patient care.

QUALIFICATIONS OF THE REGISTERED NURSE - BEHAVIORAL HEALTH:

Required

• Associate Degree in Nursing from a college or university accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
• Current, active, unrestricted Registered Nurse license from any U.S. State, territory, District of Columbia, or U.S. Jurisdiction.
• Minimum of one year of Registered Nurse experience within the last two years following graduation.
• In addition, at least one year of full-time Behavioral Health or Mental Health Registered Nurse experience within the last two years.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification as required under the base contract.
• Meet all continuing medical education requirements applicable to the position.
• Demonstrated knowledge of non-violent crisis intervention, de-escalation techniques, Joint Commission recommendations regarding restraint application, and the application of mechanical restraints.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the mental health nursing process, personality development, human behavior, psychopathology, psychiatric diagnosis, psychotherapies, chemotherapy as applicable to behavioral health, and physiologic responses to alcohol and drug withdrawal.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen for access to U.S. Government networks.
• Must successfully complete government credentialing requirements.
• Must maintain an active Tier 1 background investigation before beginning services and throughout the contract.
• Must meet all occupational health requirements, including physical examination, tuberculosis screening, required immunizations, and annual influenza vaccination before in-processing.
• Must complete all government-required orientation and mandatory training.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS :

• Competitive pay
• 10 days paid time off per year plus 7 sick days per year
• 11 paid Federal holidays
• Health & Welfare allowance covers the cost of health insurance, long and short-term disability, and life insurance
• Dental and vision plans offered, 401(k)

ABOUT THE ARORA GROUP:
The Arora Group is an award-winning, Joint Commission-certified nationwide healthcare services company that has supported the health care needs of the men and women who serve our country, their families, and veterans since 1989. We connect skilled healthcare professionals with meaningful opportunities to serve military and federal healthcare communities while continuing to grow their careers in mission-driven clinical environments.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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