Registered Nurse, RN Charge

Family & Children's Services•Tulsa, OK

9h•Onsite

About The Position

We’re looking for a talented Registered Nurse (RNs) who wants to make a difference working for a large, premier non-profit behavioral health organization that has served the community with distinction for over a century. Our culture supports dynamic and diverse teams, professional development, collaboration and innovation. Our CrisisCare Center team operates in a clean, safe facility, with full staff working in cooperation and security on site at all times. CrisisCare nurses are free of IVs, running room to room and the hassle of traditional medical care environment when focusing on using their nursing skills to enhance our team's efforts for behavior modification and crisis-centered care to clients. This position will be responsible for providing medical psychiatric assistance to adult consumers with mental illness or co-occurring disorders. Responsible for activities related to workflow processes. Must maintain confidentiality of materials processed and demonstrate knowledge of co-occurring disorders and appropriate interventions. Minimize the disabling effects of mental illness and substance abuse disorder and empower consumers to manage their health, prevent diseases and improve overall wellness by implementing health strategies. Incorporate disease management models that address behavioral disorders.

Requirements

Current Oklahoma license: Registered Nurse (RN)
One-year experience in the psychiatric field preferred
Demonstrate knowledge of co-occurring disorders and appropriate interventions
Requires completion of Registered Nurse [RN] Program and current Registered Nurse [RN] in the State of Oklahoma.
Previous experience in psychiatric inpatient setting is preferred.
Requires knowledge of professional Registered Nurse [RN] practice care techniques and medical procedures, medical supplies, sanitation and personal hygiene; and of nutrition.
Skill in planning, organizing, and applying nursing care techniques working with clients with mental illness and co-occurring disorders.
Able to follow oral and written instructions.
Skill in exercising judgment, initiative self-control, patience in following detailed and or written instructions; and in maintaining a sympathetic and harmonious relationship with consumers with mental illness and co-occurring disorders.
Must be able to lift and/or maneuver a minimum of 50 pounds.
This position requires frequent repetitive motions to include but not limited to: bending, stooping, twisting, squatting, reaching, pulling and pushing.
Must be able to stand and/or walk for a minimum of 8 hours at a time during each shift.

Responsibilities

Works with a multi-disciplinary team in a fast paced, psychiatric crisis-centered environment
Conducts nursing assessments of physical and mental health
Coordinates and supervises client care as necessary including individualized crisis planning, discharge planning and care coordination of consumers