RN - Wic/Csu

Centerstone•Clarksville, TN

About The Position

Provides nursing care to clients in crisis in the Walk-In Center and Crisis Stabilization Unit (WIC/CSU). 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. This is a part-time PRN position with a stated 7 a.m.–7 p.m. schedule. Centerstone is a nonprofit behavioral health system serving people of all ages in a variety of settings. It describes itself as a trauma-informed organization that aims to strengthen resilience among clients, staff, and the community. The organization emphasizes respect, expertise, integrity, empowerment, quality, and safety.

Requirements

At least an associate nursing degree from an accredited school, or a waiver-approved LPN by the State of Tennessee.
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.
Ability to de-escalate patients or clients using evidence-based de-escalation training.

Nice To Haves

RN preferred.
One year of behavioral health nursing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform nursing assessments for individuals being admitted to the WIC/CSU.
Monitor vital signs, perform laboratory 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 patient 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 guests’ nursing needs.
Serve 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 de-escalate patients or clients using evidence-based training, including safety holds when necessary.