26-12177 Relief Registered Nurse AMHS/CSU

Job Description

Responsibilities: Under the supervision of the RN Supervisor, providing integrated behavioral and physical healthcare, including managing medication, assessing and coordinating physical/medical care, and providing direct services within the Crisis Care Center. Responsible for the orderly administration and maintenance of medication both within Crisis Services and the Crisis Stabilization Unit (CSU). Duties include a variety of supportive services and direct interventions with consumers experiencing severe and persistent mental illness, substance use disorders and Developmental Disabilities who are in crisis, needing stabilization. May render general nursing care and provide medical support in accordance with approved nursing practices. Additional responsibilities may include but are not limited to: providing information and assistance specific to the area of assignment, performing admissions screening on new consumers, serving as agency liaison, performing crisis intervention activities, providing case management, providing patient education, and supporting all programs within the Crisis Care Center. Responsible for carrying out all activities of the program/sub-unit in such a manner that fulfills CMHA-CEI's mission, policies and procedures.

Requirements: Possession of an associate's degree or a diploma in Nursing required. One year of professional experience with the assigned population. One year of work experience serving adults with co-occurring disorders and serious mental illness. Possession of a State of Michigan Licensure as a Registered Nurse required. Possession of "Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers" Certification required. Must pass Must be able to perform Handle with Care Behavior Management techniques according to approved Agency standards. Possession of a valid Michigan driver's license. Access to reliable means of transportation for job-related use required.

Conditional Employment Requirements : Employment offers for this position will be contingent upon the results of a background verification and credentialing procedure consisting of: Michigan State Police clearance check, verification of a professional license, Medicaid/Medicare verification, verification of an acceptable driving record, educational background check, and verification of an acceptable work history. Must be able to pass pre-employment drug screen.

To Apply: Applicants must submit an employment application. Resumes cannot be substituted for the employment application. CMHA-CEI's promotion of diversity is fueled by the desire to seek equality of opportunity for all people. CMHA-CEI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Workplace.

Salary/Hours: $32.48 per hour. 0-19 hours per week. Relief position filling in for regular staff. Shifts include days, weekends, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Shift Incentive: + $1.25/hour for hours worked 5pm 12am | + $2/hour for hours worked 12am 8am | + $3/hour for weekends worked Friday 5pm Monday 8am.

Location: AMHS/Crisis Services, Lansing, MI