Behavioral Health Nurse
With a $500 Hiring Bonus!*
*Ask for details.
Do you want to make a difference in someone’s life? We are looking for compassionate employees who want to help individuals with substance use and mental health disorders. We are seeking a full-time (8 hour shifts - day shifts available) nurse. The position includes rotating weekends and holidays.
Full time= 4 or 5 (8hr) shifts per week
The Bridge Behavioral Health provides withdrawal services, substance use and mental health respite, and residential treatment. Nurses are a critical member of the treatment team. We also like to have fun while we work!
Responsibilities include:
- Complete nursing assessments for new clients and utilize ASAM criteria to determine appropriate level of care.
- Assist Medical Consultant with developing individual treatment plans.
- Provide care that meets clients’ biophysical, psychosocial, and environmental needs.
- Administer medications and withdrawal management as ordered by Medical Consultant.
- Utilize motivational interviewing techniques to encourage clients to engage in treatment after completion of withdrawal and promote improved health maintenance.
- Educate clients on signs and symptoms of withdrawal, healthy living, managing diabetes, nutrition, smoking cessation, and medication management.
- Perform ongoing physical assessments including CIWAs and COWS and refer patients to Medical Consultant or PCPs as needed to address medications, mental health, and physical health.
- Meet with primary residential clients weekly.
- Communicate with clinical team to facilitate individualized multidisciplinary care plans.
Qualifications include:
- Active RN or LPN license and CPR certification
- Diploma, Associate or Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing
- Experience working in withdrawal, addiction, and/or mental health is preferred but training will be provided!
Benefits:
- $500 SIGN ON BONUS after 6 months!
- Shift differential for hours worked between 8PM-8AM
- Time and a half pay for hours worked on holidays
- Excellent Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- 401(k) with 3% match
- Supplemental Benefits through Aflac
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Account
- Vacation, Sick, and 9 Paid Holidays
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Discount on cell phone service through Verizon and AT&T
- Free parking
Find more than a job - find your calling! Come and join the dedicated team at The Bridge Behavioral Health.
- Questions? Call 402-477-3951 ext 106
- Apply directly on our website to be considered for this position:
- https://thebridgenebraska.org/contact-us/employment-opportunities/
COVID-19 vaccination required. Reasonable accommodations will be considered.