RN - Crisis

Centerstone • Clarksville, TN

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About The Position

Provides nursing care to clients in crisis in the Walk-In Center and Crisis Stabilization Unit. The role includes medication monitoring and adjusting medications within limits prescribed by an authorized prescriber, as well as providing information, education, and support to individuals in crisis to promote wellness and recovery. The position works the night shift from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. and every other weekend.

Requirements

• Associate degree in nursing from an accredited school, or a waiver-approved LPN by the State of Tennessee; RN preferred.
• 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, including safety holds as necessary.

Nice To Haves

• One year of behavioral health nursing experience preferred.
• RN qualification 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 an authorized prescriber 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 on medication administration, dosage monitoring, and side effects.
• Develop and maintain guests’ Treatment Plans of Care.
• Oversee guests’ nursing care needs.
• Liaise between guests and authorized prescribers, pharmacists, families, and collateral support systems.
• Coordinate guest-to-staff care assignments and provide shift-change reports.
• Observe guests and document their care 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
• Ten paid holidays
• Company-paid AD&D insurance
• Company-paid life insurance
• Company-paid long-term disability
• Employee Resource Groups
• Continuing education opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree