Behavioral Health Infusion Nurse

Description

Tanner Clinic has an immediate opening for a Behavioral Health Infusion Nurse RN:

The Behavioral Health Infusion Nurse is responsible for the safe and effective delivery of advanced interventional psychiatric treatments, including IV ketamine infusions and intranasal esketamine (Spravato®) administration. The nurse works under provider direction and within established clinical protocols to ensure patient safety, comfort, and high-quality care throughout the treatment process. This role requires strong clinical judgment, exceptional monitoring skills, and compassionate engagement with patients experiencing treatment-resistant depression and related mental health conditions. 

Essential Job Responsibilities:

• Patient Care & Infusions
  • Administer IV ketamine infusions and Spravato® treatments in accordance with provider orders and established clinic protocols.
  • Perform pre-treatment assessments, including vital signs, mental status checks, and review of contraindications.
  • Initiate and manage IV access safely and effectively.
  • Provide close monitoring during infusions, especially during periods requiring 1:1 nursing supervision, with timely recognition and intervention for adverse reactions.
  • Document all care provided, including medication administration, monitoring observations, patient response, and post-treatment recovery.
• Patient Monitoring & Safety
  • Continuously monitor patients for hemodynamic stability, airway protection, and neuropsychiatric status throughout the infusion/treatment session.
  • Maintain readiness to intervene in medical or psychiatric emergencies according to ACLS standards.
  • Oversee recovery phase and ensure patients meet all safety and discharge criteria before leaving the clinic.
• Collaboration & Communication
  • Communicate effectively with providers, medical assistants, and behavioral health staff regarding patient status, concerns, and follow-up needs.
  • Provide education and reassurance to patients and families about treatment expectations, risks, and post-treatment care.
  • Participate in team meetings, case discussions, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Clinical Compliance & Protocol Adherence
  • Follow REMS program requirements for Spravato®.
  • Maintain accurate, timely, and thorough documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR).
  • Ensure compliance with clinic policies, infection control standards, and all applicable state and federal regulations.
  • Uphold confidentiality standards in alignment with HIPAA requirements.

Requirements

 Required:

• Current, active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Utah (or ability to obtain prior to hire).
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• Demonstrated IV insertion and infusion management proficiency.
• Strong crisis management skills with ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Excellent communication skills, professionalism, and ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.

Preferred:

• Previous experience in psychiatric nursing, infusion therapy, or procedural sedation.
• Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience, with at least 1 year in an acute care, infusion, critical care, or behavioral health settings.
• Knowledge of treatment-resistant depression and interventional psychiatry modalities (TMS, ketamine, Spravato®).

Work Schedule

• Consistent schedule every Monday.
• Flexibility to float on additional weekdays as needed to provide coverage.
• Part-time position, hours generally fall within clinic operating hours (7:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.).

Physical & Mental Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, and sit for extended periods.
• Ability to assist patients in and out of treatment chairs as necessary.
• Capacity to handle occasional stressful or emergent situations with composure.