Crisis Services Registered Nurse

St. Joseph's Villa•Richmond, VA

21h

About The Position

Under the direction and guidance of the Director of Clinical Services, the Registered Nurse provides varied nursing services for clients receiving crisis stabilization services and ensures professional medical standards are maintained throughout the service area. The RN monitors and supports client health care to assure compliance with regulatory requirements. Duties include administering daily medications, conducting medical assessments, ordering medications, managing medication administration records, transcribing physician orders, drawing blood when needed, documenting activities, and participating in clinical staffing and training meetings. The RN performs work safely, adheres to professional ethical standards, and aligns with Saint Joseph’s Villa’s mission, values, and guiding principles.

Requirements

Licensed Registered Nurse.
Associate degree or higher with coursework in nursing.
At least one year of experience working with individuals with serious mental illnesses.
Valid licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Virginia.
Current certification in pharmacology.
Must not be under disciplinary restrictions by the State of Virginia’s Board of Nursing.
Proficiency with Windows, Outlook, Microsoft Word and Excel, and internet research.

Nice To Haves

QMHP preferred.

Responsibilities

Admit clients to the program when clinical staff are absent; obtain physician orders, order medications, collaborate with the pharmacy, and transcribe orders.
Develop, implement, and operate a quality assurance program to monitor medication dispensing by agency staff.
Administer medications intramuscularly and orally.
Ensure agency policies and procedures meet applicable local and state regulatory standards related to medical and health issues.
Provide consultation and referrals concerning health questions and concerns raised by staff, clients, and families.
Provide health screenings for defined agency populations and complete nursing and medically related assessments ordered by the prescriber.
Coordinate health services with community resources to support continuity of care upon discharge, and coordinate clients’ medical and psychiatric needs with medical staff.
Link clients to community resources, including housing, dental clinics, NA and AA groups, food pantries, health clinics, primary care physicians, and library resources.
Train staff and clients in appropriate areas.
Maintain current competencies required for licensure and attend required trainings, meetings, and seminars.
Supervise staff on the assigned shift and oversee and manage unit operations when other supervisors are absent, in collaboration with on-call medical and clinical staff.
Participate in staff and community meetings and other staff and program group activities that support an effective health care program.
Facilitate psycho-educational groups for clients.
Participate in treatment team activities and required staff meetings.
Participate in developing and implementing service plans, objectives, and methods for providing effective services to individual clients and families.
Maintain accurate client records in accordance with state licensing and professional accreditation standards and HIPAA confidentiality requirements.
Enter data for new clients into the computer database, update client data, and research client information and insurance status.
Maintain thorough documentation of daily activities, including nursing and treatment services.
Respond to medical emergencies and call emergency medical services for clients and staff when warranted.