Behavioral Health Nurse (LPN or RN)

• 10 hour shifts | 7:00 AM–5:00 PM | No Weekends | Pay: DOE

Scheduled shifts at both St. Anthony & Rexburg clinic locations. Shifts will be scheduled at one location per day

Job Duties &

Responsibilities

• Conduct patient intake and nursing assessments, including health histories, vital signs, and behavioral health screenings.

• Work alongside behavioral health providers and therapists to support patient care and treatment plans.

• Administer and monitor medications, injections, and other treatments within your scope of practice.

• Educate patients about medications, treatment plans, mental health conditions, and wellness.

• Administer and score behavioral health screening tools such as PHQ-9, GAD-7, MDQ, AIMS, COWS, and others as needed.

• Perform and assist with clinical services, including blood draws, laboratory testing, EKGs, and other procedures.

• Coordinate referrals, follow-up appointments, testing, prior authorizations, pharmacy needs, and other aspects of patient care.

• Monitor patients and assist with crisis management and de-escalation when needed.

• Maintain accurate patient documentation, medication records, and required REMS information.

• Complete electronic health record tasks, including telephone encounters, labs, messages, documents, scheduling, and follow-up.

• Communicate with patients, families, pharmacies, outside providers, and members of the behavioral health team.

• Prepare for upcoming patient visits and provider huddles and team meetings, including new patient intakes and necessary documentation.

• Assist with the everyday needs of the clinic, including patient calls, scheduling, paperwork, maintaining clinical supplies and equipment, and other clinical or administrative tasks.

• Maintain patient confidentiality and follow HIPAA, clinic policies, and applicable compliance requirements.

Requirements

• Current Idaho LPN or RN license.

• Current CPR certification.

• Strong clinical skills and attention to detail.

• Good communication and documentation skills.

• Ability to work collaboratively with providers, therapists, and other team members.

• Ability to remain calm and use good judgment in difficult or unexpected situations.

• Comfort working with patients who may be experiencing behavioral health needs or crises.

• Knowledge of medications, clinical procedures, and patient safety.

• Basic computer skills and ability to use an electronic health record.

• Previous behavioral health experience is preferred, but we are open to nurses with strong clinical experience who are interested in behavioral health.

• Must be able to pass a background check.

To apply, please submit your resume along with professional references. We look forward to reviewing your application.