Per Diem Overnight Registered Nurse (RN)

People USA•Poughkeepsie, NY

2h•$43

About The Position

People USA is seeking a per diem Registered Nurse for the Dutchess County Crisis Stabilization Center. The Dutchess County Crisis Stabilization Center is a 24-hour, 7-day outpatient crisis stabilization center that assists individuals in mental health, substance abuse and trauma in crisis. The Registered Nurse will be responsible for providing health assessments, health education, vitals monitoring, and ongoing collaboration with peer specialists, CASAC, and licensed master social workers.

Requirements

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Excellent time management skills.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Strong leadership skills
Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
Licensed and registered to practice nursing in the state of New York required.
Minimum of 1 year of experience in nursing preferably in a behavioral health or substance use setting.

Responsibilities

Provide nursing intervention, medical assessment and support to individuals experiencing a Behavioral Health or Substance Use crisis
Function as a member of an interdisciplinary team to support the individual's recovery
Monitor inventory of medical supplies and medications brought to the center by guests
Records vital signs, notes changes, and pursues more-specific investigations as needed
Physical health monitoring and education for guests
Uses care plans as a basis for providing safe and therapeutic care to guests.
Communicates with the guest and their family and other members of the Stabilization team in carrying out the goals of the care plan
Complete of all nursing documentation in the EHR an electronic medical record in accordance with NYS Office of Mental Health regulations.
Attendance at routine staff meetings
Complete mandatory training in crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques.
Evaluate and document the guest's response to nursing interventions defined in the nursing care plan and electronic health records
Establish and maintain positive working relationships with others internally and externally to achieve the agency's goals.
Establish ongoing communication with team members
Foster teamwork, work cooperatively and effectively with others to set goals, resolve problems and support decision making
Assess situations to determine importance, urgency and risks, and establish safety and support for the individual