RN or LPN Adult Crisis Services (7p-7a)

Mental Health Cooperative•Nashville, TN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Mental Health Cooperative, Inc. (MHC) is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to support the healthcare team in providing psychiatric care to consumers in Emergency Psychiatric Services (EPS). MHC, founded in 1993, serves individuals with severe and persistent mental illness and children with severe emotional disorders across Middle and East Tennessee. The organization is dedicated to supporting and treating those challenged with serious mental illness and poverty, aiming to help adults with severe mental illness live quality lives in the community. MHC embraces inclusion, diversity, and equal opportunity, committed to building a team with diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.

Requirements

Valid Tennessee Registered Nurse/LPN license
Phlebotomy skills and ability to give injections
Cross-train in all areas of Medical Operations
Acceptable Motor Vehicle Report (MVR)
Acceptable Criminal Background Investigation
Personal Automobile Insurance

Responsibilities

Perform psychiatric nursing assessments and medication management for consumers in EPS setting.
Interpret and process Provider’s medication orders for the consumer.
Provide medication teaching/education for consumers.
Provide on-going assessment of consumers while in EPS.
Provide referrals to hospitalization, diversion services, or other recommended disposition.
Work collaboratively with all disciplines within the Emergency Psychiatric Services team.
Provides active listening and problem solving with consumer.
Monitor consumer’s behavior, level of cooperation, and ability to remain safe while in EPS.
Observe and record consumer’s use of medication as prescribed.
Perform medical clearances as needed.
Make customer service a priority with internal and external customers.
Assist with consumers in other EPS units as needed.
Attend scheduled nursing and MHC staff meetings.
Arrange disposition to home, hospital, or other diversion services as necessary.
Maintain and facilitate communication regarding consumer’s care with all relevant staff.
Screen for substance toxicity, intoxication, and withdrawal symptoms.
Screen for danger to self or others.
With the Consumer served, formulate mutually agreed-upon, measurable treatment goals and objectives.
Provides general guidance and health education to consumers.
Demonstrates professional demeanor in all settings and situations.
Seeks to improve efficiencies and care, suggesting innovative ways to provide for Consumer’s needs.
Proficient in using the electronic health record.
Cross-train in other EPS areas.
Maintain safe and therapeutic environment free of sharps and other potentially harmful objects.
Complete medication audits as outlined by the agency.