RN PRN - Crisis
About The Position
Provides nursing care to clients in crisis in the Walk-In Center and Crisis Stabilization Unit. Responsibilities include medication monitoring and adjusting medications within the limits prescribed by an authorized prescriber. The role also provides information, education, and support to individuals in crisis to promote wellness and recovery. This is a part-time night-shift position, scheduled from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. The RN works with guests, authorized prescribers, pharmacists, families, and collateral support systems to assess and coordinate care, monitor and document treatment, and support recovery.
Requirements
- Minimum of an associate nursing degree from an accredited school, or a waiver-approved LPN by the State of Tennessee.
- Required licensure.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Ability to communicate effectively in writing, verbally, in person, and virtually.
- 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 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 assess medical appropriateness for admission and continued stay.
- Obtain orders from authorized prescribers and enter them into the electronic medical record.
- Administer medications and monitor dosage, side effects, use, and patient reactions; document medication-related observations.
- 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 guests’ nursing care needs.
- Act as a liaison between guests and authorized prescribers, pharmacists, family members, and collateral support systems.
- Coordinate guest and 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.
- Provide crisis intervention and use evidence-based de-escalation methods, including safety holds as 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
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
