RN, Registered Nurse, Nights

Centerstone•Clarksville, TN

7d•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, recognizing, and responding to trauma to build resilience in clients, staff, and the community. This position is for the night shift in the Walk-In Center and Crisis Stabilization Unit.

Requirements

Minimum of Associates Nursing Degree from an accredited school or a Waiver approved LPN by State of TN.
RN Preferred.
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. Therapeutic Options) to include safety holds as necessary.

Responsibilities

Provides nursing care to clients in crisis in the Walk-In Center and Crisis Stabilization Unit.
Provides medication monitoring and adjusts medications within limits prescribed by an authorized prescriber.
Provides information, education, and support to individuals in crisis to promote wellness and recovery.
Performs nursing assessments on individuals 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 an authorized prescriber.
Administers medications to patients, monitors dosage, side effects, use, and documents patient reactions.
Provides medication training to the guest or guest’s family/guardian.
Develops and maintains the Treatment Plan of Care for guests.
Oversees the administering of nursing needs of guests.
Acts as a liaison 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 and provides documentation in the EMR.
Provides group or individual education as needed.
Participates in and/or leads staff meetings and training.