Urgent Care Nurse Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Associates: Nursing (Required)
• Registered Nurse (RN) - State Board of Nursing
• Experience in a crisis management setting or service during which the individual provided crisis response | 1 Year | Required
• Experience working with children or adults in a behavioral health capacity | 1 Year | Required

Responsibilities

• Assess and document individuals' appropriateness for services, level of functioning, health status, mental status, medical history, medications, and medication compliance.
• Educate individuals receiving services about mental illness and substance use disorder, participate in the development of discharge and referral plans.
• Ensure that people who need a higher level or different level of care are referred or placed.
• Monitor individuals who are receiving services to ensure health and safety.
• Carry out functions including crisis intervention, medication administration, assessment of vital signs, referral for emergency medical treatment as necessary, observation of individual response to medication and nursing assessment.
• Attend and actively participate in meetings and training as required.
• Maintain certification in all agency, state and federal training requirements.
• Demonstrate knowledge of and comply with all agency policies and procedures, as well as, state and federal statutes and regulations related to specific program areas.
• Demonstrate knowledge of emergency procedures and assist in crisis situations.
• Ensure that physician orders and service definition guidelines for services being provided are followed.
• Complete all other relevant responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor.
• Driving and travel may be required.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health coverage
• Retirement plans
• Professional development support