RN, Registered Nurse, Day shift

Centerstone•Clarksville, TN

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Centerstone is a leading nonprofit behavioral health system dedicated to improving lives through comprehensive care. As a trauma-informed organization, we foster a culture of understanding, resilience, and support for our clients, staff, and community. We offer rewarding opportunities to serve all ages in various settings. This position provides nursing care to clients in crisis within the Walk-In Center and Crisis Stabilization Unit, including medication monitoring, adjustments within prescribed limits, and providing 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.
One year of behavioral health nursing experience preferred.
Licensure required.
Valid driver’s license required.
Effectively communicate via written, verbal, in person and virtual methods.
Performs 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.

Responsibilities

Performs nursing assessments on individuals being admitted to the WIC/CSU.
Monitors vital signs, performs lab testing, and evaluates medical appropriateness for admission and continued stay.
Obtains 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.