Psychiatric Services Nurse (RN)

Community Care Network•Rutland, VT

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Community Care Network is looking for a Psychiatric Services Nurse (RN) to join their team. The Crisis Stabilization and Intervention Division (CSID) Residential Program is a short-term, five-bed mental health crisis stabilization facility licensed as a Transitional Crisis Residence (TCR). The program serves individuals experiencing acute mental health symptoms and provides an environment focused on stabilization, assessment, and support to help individuals safely transition back to the community. The Psychiatric Services Nurse provides nursing care and clinical support to individuals residing in the CSID Residential Program, consistent with professional licensure and nursing standards of practice. This role is responsible for assessing and monitoring individuals’ health needs, supporting medication management, and ensuring that medical concerns are addressed in a timely and effective manner. The Psychiatric Services Nurse also provides training, oversight, and competency validation for non-licensed direct care staff involved in medication delegation and related health support activities, ensuring compliance with applicable regulations, policies, and standards of care. As an integral member of the interdisciplinary treatment team, the Psychiatric Services Nurse collaborates closely with internal and external providers to meet the medical needs of individuals served by the program. This position offers a unique opportunity to work with a diverse population of individuals and to collaborate closely with direct care staff and manager. The Psychiatric Services Nurse works in close partnership with the prescribing team, including the Medical Director, as well as Residential Manager to ensure high-quality, coordinated care.

Requirements

Associate's degree in nursing required, bachelor's degree in nursing preferred.
Valid Vermont State Nursing License. RN
Two or more years of demonstrated proficiency in nursing.
Up-to-date certification in CPR and First Aid for Health Care Professionals.
Possess knowledge of psychiatric clinical issues.
Possess working knowledge of medications, their desired and untoward effects, and drug interactions.
Possess knowledge of infection control practices.
Ability to provide education and training to clients, staff and other individuals as needed.
Must be able to enter data into an Electronic Medical Records (EMR) system using a computer and other software programs as needed.
Ability to work independently and to work with others in a positive, respectful manner.
Demonstrated effective written and verbal communication skills.
Must have a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation with personal automobile liability insurance coverage at or above the levels mandated by the State of Vermont.
Successful completion of a criminal history background check after hire.

Responsibilities

Complete nursing assessments and reassessments in accordance with facility regulations including upon admission, at required intervals, and at discharge.
Complete medication delegation training, as applicable.
Provide ongoing nursing oversight to the CSID program and its residents to ensure the health and psychosocial needs are met in accordance with physician or other health care provider diagnoses and orders. This includes observation, assessment, goal setting, staff education, and the development, implementation, and evaluation of individualized written treatment plans, including the use of mechanical restraints when clinically indicated to maintain client well-being.
Assist with the admission process for individuals entering residential programs, including but not limited to the entry of information into the Electronic Medication Administration Record (EMR).
Provide training, monitoring, and oversight for the delegation of nursing tasks to residential recovery staff and manager.
Provide oversight of client medication management, including self-administered medications and delegated medication administration. Responsibilities include procuring and storing medications, assessing medication effects, ensuring accurate documentation, and collaborating with clients’ personal health care providers.
Establish and maintain routine communication processes with designated residential staff regarding clients’ medical conditions, medication effects, and medication changes.
Educate, train, and document designated residential staff in proper medication administration techniques, including PRN medication management, and provide education regarding client conditions, prescribed medications, potential side effects, and responses to medical concerns.
Monitor and evaluate designated staff performance in carrying out nursing instructions and delegated tasks.
Provide coverage and administer injectable medications during medication or shot clinics as needed and within scope of practice.
Assist interdisciplinary team in coordinating ongoing or new medical and supportive services, including primary care, physical, occupational, or speech therapy, laboratory services, dental, neurological, orthopedic, and pharmacy services as needed.
Coordinate preventative and ongoing medical and mental health treatment in collaboration with the Medical Director and other qualified professionals.
Serve as the primary liaison between physicians, hospitals, pharmacies, and other health care providers to ensure coordinated and appropriate health care services.
Ensure best practices are followed in the delivery of health care services across all residential programs.
Monitor infection control practices and provide or ensure training of residential staff on universal precautions and infection prevention as required.
Accompany clients to outside medical appointments or community activities as requested or as staffing allows.
Provide health education groups to residential and behavioral health clients.
Maintain current and competent knowledge of medical pharmacology, including potential adverse reactions and drug interactions.
Regularly attend required in-service trainings, staff meetings, and committee meetings.
Collaborate with facility leadership to support program planning related to the delivery of nursing services.
Complete all required documentation, recordkeeping, and data collection in accordance with program requirements, state regulations, and licensing standards.
Enter, assist with, and/or audit medical and medication information within agency-designated EHR and eMAR systems as required.
Participate in the collection and analysis of outcome data related to CSID client care to support continuous quality improvement initiatives.