Mental Health Nurse Specialist

5 days ago


Reston, Virginia, United States MEDIKO INC Full time
Job Overview

We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Patient Care Specialist to join our team at MEDIKO INC. in Arlington County Detention Center.

This is a rewarding opportunity to make a difference in the lives of our patients, providing direct quality care and facilitating therapeutic communication.

  • Earn an estimated salary of $95,000 - $115,000 per year
  • Degree requirements: Graduate from an accredited registered nursing program; BSN degree preferred
  • Experience: Minimum of one (1) year experience in an acute care setting, emergency room or correctional setting
  • Responsibilities:
  1. Provide direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and assessing psychiatric conditions
  2. Facilitate therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities
  3. Quickly respond to situations impacting safety and security to patient and staff, actualizing crisis intervention skills to manage and de-escalate situations
  4. Assess and monitor patient's response to and effects of medications and communicate with psychiatric provider for any needed changes in treatment and Individual Treatment Plans
  5. Respond to all codes or medical emergencies while on shift
  6. Attempt to verify reported psychiatric medications within 48-hours or less per MEDIKO policy and obtain a bridge order to ensure continuity of care
  7. Conduct suicide screenings while onsite and ensure daily note documented for each patient on suicide watch
  8. Complete Medical RN duties while onsite and while not performing Psychiatric duties
  9. Psychiatric RN to discuss clinical symptoms as well as medication education (side effects and benefits) with patient
  10. Train new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols of MEDIKO and its client(s)
  11. Schedule and administer all psychotropic injections
  12. Create schedule for Psych NP and Psychiatrist
  13. Complete Administrative Segregation rounds with the weekly review committee (typically on Wednesdays and includes DHS, case management, and ACSO)
  14. Complete rounds on crisis cell inmates daily
  15. Complete all vitals and paperwork for state hospital transfers
  16. Serve as a liaison between DHS and Psych NP/Psychiatrist
What We Offer

MEDIKO INC. provides a comprehensive benefits package, including:

  • Benefits package including Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance for you and your family
  • Employer-paid Life insurance policy/AD&D, long-term disability and short-term disability
  • Tuition Reimbursement Assistance Plan
  • CEUs paid for by MEDIKO
  • Generous paid time off including 10 Holidays
  • Participation in the MEDIKO retirement plan
  • Employee Assistance Program


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