RN - Crisis
Centerstone•Clarksville, TN
•$30 - $42
About The Position
The RN - Crisis provides nursing care to clients experiencing a crisis in the Walk-In Center and Crisis Stabilization Unit. The role includes monitoring medications and adjusting them within the limits prescribed by an authorized prescriber, as well as providing information, education, and support that promote wellness and recovery. This is a part-time position scheduled from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., with some weekends.
Requirements
- Minimum of an associate nursing degree from an accredited school, or a state of Tennessee-approved waiver for an LPN.
- Required licensure.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Effective written, verbal, in-person, and virtual communication skills.
- Basic electronic medical record computer skills.
- Attention to detail and effective problem-solving skills.
- Leadership skills.
- Knowledge of psychotropic medications.
- Crisis intervention skills.
- Ability to de-escalate patients or clients using evidence-based de-escalation training, such as Therapeutic Options, including safety holds as necessary.
Nice To Haves
- RN preferred.
- One year of behavioral health nursing experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Perform nursing assessments for individuals being admitted to the Walk-In Center or Crisis Stabilization Unit.
- Monitor vital signs, perform lab testing, and evaluate medical appropriateness for admission and continued stay.
- Obtain orders from authorized prescribers and enter them into the electronic medical record.
- Administer medications; monitor dosage, side effects, and use; and document patients’ reactions.
- Train guests or their family members or guardians to administer medications, monitor dosage levels, and watch for side effects.
- Develop and maintain guests’ Treatment Plans of Care.
- Oversee the administration of guests’ nursing needs.
- Serve as a liaison between guests and authorized prescribers, pharmacists, families, and collateral support systems.
- Coordinate guest-staff care assignments and provide shift-change reports.
- Observe guests day to day and document observations in the electronic medical record.
- Provide group or individual education as needed.
- Participate in or lead staff meetings and training as scheduled or necessary.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision health coverage
- Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
- 403(b) retirement plan with company match
- Paid time off and ten paid holidays
- Company-paid AD&D insurance, life insurance, and long-term disability
- Employee Resource Groups
- Continuing education opportunities
- Employee Assistance Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
Associate degree
