Registered Nurse, Per Diem
About The Position
The Staff Nurse is an RN who works collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team in a crisis stabilization unit. Provides crisis intervention and performs clinical screening/assessments of children and adults' mental health, substance use, and physical health needs. The Crisis Stabilization Unit (CSU) is a 24/7 facility that works as a team to lead encouraging groups, connect clients with medication evaluations, and follow through with aftercare plans. Our CSU offers short-term residential stabilization services for individuals with psychiatric and/or substance abuse disorders. Individuals are accepted on a voluntary basis and the average length of stay for the program is three to five calendar days.
Requirements
- Valid and current Massachusetts licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN)
- Current certification in CPR
Responsibilities
- Collects appropriate assessment and screening information, to include bio-psycho-social information, psychiatric and medication history, and alcohol/drug information
- Establishes & oversees medication administration
- Monitors and records the biomedical status and conditions of all clients admitted, including all observed symptoms, reactions, treatments, and changes in the client’s safety status
- Participates in treatment team meetings and assists with development of care plans
- Collaborates with the team in providing health information and maintenance of the medical record
- Monitors the patient milieu for safety issues and assists with promoting a positive therapeutic environment.
- Assists in the admitting, discharging and transferring process.
Benefits
- Comprehensive compensation and benefits
- Healthy and balanced life
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Career Level
Mid Level
