RN - Crisis

Centerstone•Clarksville, TN

10d•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, resilience, and support for clients, staff, and the community. This position provides nursing care to clients in crisis within the Walk-In Center and Crisis Stabilization Unit, including medication monitoring and adjustment within prescribed limits. The role involves providing information, education, and support to promote wellness and recovery for individuals experiencing a crisis.

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. Theapeutic Options) to include safety holds as necessary.

Responsibilities

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