FULL TIME M-F DAYS Registered Nurse

Mental Health Resource Center•Jacksonville, FL

126d•Onsite

About The Position

Mental Health Resource Center is looking for Registered Nurses (RNs) to provide and oversee quality and compassionate care for patients at our Northside and Southside inpatient psychiatric facilities. The crisis stabilization units provide services for adults and children. Most patients are admitted involuntarily to the facility via the Baker Act, the mental health act of Florida. The normal length of stay on the unit for patients is typically 3-5 days. Due to the types of services provided, crisis stabilization units are fast-paced working environments and present employees with challenging and rewarding opportunities. Employees work together and support one another in a friendly, team-oriented atmosphere.

Requirements

Valid State of Florida Registered Nurse license
Associate’s Degree or Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing
Experience in medical-surgical and/or psychiatric nursing
Ability to make sound decisions independently and demonstrate good judgment on a daily basis, including but not limited to recognizing emergencies and life threatening situations and responding appropriately.
Excellent communication skills and ability to interact appropriately with internal and external customers, including families, caregivers, community service providers, supervisory staff and other department professionals.
Ensure documentation, paperwork and system entries meet internal and external guidelines for content, accuracy and timeliness.

Responsibilities

Admissions, discharges, taking doctor’s orders, administering medication, and providing routine and emergency medical care and interventions as needed.
Assess the needs and problems of patients, plan the patient’s care in cooperation with the treatment team, monitor and observe patients, and oversee the care provided by the Behavioral Healthcare Assistants.
Ensure services are provided in accordance with the Quality Assurance Standards for Behavioral Health Services and Joint Commission standards.