Registered Nurse (RN), Crisis, Full-time, Nights

Centerstone • Clarksville, TN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Centerstone is a leading nonprofit behavioral health system dedicated to providing life-changing care. We offer rewarding opportunities to serve all ages in various settings. As a trauma-informed organization, Centerstone fosters a culture of understanding, resilience, and support for clients, staff, and the community. This position provides nursing care to clients in crisis within the Walk-In Center and Crisis Stabilization Unit, including medication monitoring, education, and support to promote wellness and recovery.

Requirements

• Minimum of Associates Nursing Degree from an accredited school or a Waiver approved LPN by State of TN.
• Licensure required.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Basic electronic medical record computer skills.
• Detail oriented with effective problem solving skills.
• Possesses leadership skills.
• Knowledge base in psychotropic medications.
• Skill in crisis intervention.
• Ability to de-escalate patient/clients using evidence based de-escalation training (e.g. Theapeutic Options) to include safety holds as necessary.

Nice To Haves

• RN Preferred.
• One year of behavioral health nursing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs nursing assessments on individuals being admitted to the WIC/CSU.
• Monitors vitals, performs lab testing, and evaluates medical appropriateness for admission and continued stay.
• Obtain and enters orders into EMR from authorized prescriber.
• Administers and gives medications to patients, monitors the dosage, side effects, use and documents patients’ reactions.
• Provides medication training to the guest or guest’s family/guardian to administer the guest’s medication, to monitor proper levels of dosage and watch for side effects.
• Develops and maintains the Treatment Plan of Care for guests.
• Oversees the administering of nursing needs of guests.
• Performs as a liaison role between guest and the authorized prescriber, pharmacist, family, and/or collateral support systems.
• Coordinates guest- staff assignment of care and provides shift change report.
• Observes guests on a day-to-day basis and provides documentation in the EMR.
• Provides group or individual education as needed.
• Participates and/or leads staff meetings and training as scheduled or necessary.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision health coverage
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• 403b retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off and ten paid holidays
• AD&D Insurance, Life Insurance, and Long Term Disability (company paid)
• Employee Resource Groups
• Continuing education opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree