Nurse- RN/LPN

Job Location

Buncombe Child FBC - Asheville, NC 28801

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Health Spending Account
• Company-Paid Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• 401(k)
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation and Sick Leave
• Employee Assistant Program
• Referral Bonus Opportunities
• Extensive Internal Training Program

Pay Scale

RN: $35/hr - $40/hr. LPN: $27-$30/hr.

Shift

Days, Nights, Weekends

Summary

Provides nursing services to the Facility Based Crisis centers. Our nurses and med techs are a vital part of our treatment team providing critical support to children ages 6 through 17.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides medication evaluation, medication checks, calls in prescriptions, physical health assessment/screening, communicates with MD/NP/PA for orders, obtains samples, may provide individual, group therapy and subsequent paperwork.
• Participates in interdisciplinary treatment planning, case support activities.
• Provides crisis intervention consultation to all members of the team.
• Participates in peer review process.
• All other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Special Attributes

Strong psychosocial, clinical assessment skills. Position requires minimal supervision regarding use of time, able to prioritize work assignments. Must possess ability to communicate effectively with professions and clients/families and have ability to make sound decisions in emergency situations.

Supervisory Responsibilities

May provide supervision as directed.

Qualification Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Experience

• RN: Graduation from a four-year state accredited school of nursing and one year of experience in psychiatric nursing; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• LPN: Graduation from an accredited school of nursing and prefer one year of experience in nursing; or equivalent combination of education and experience.