PRN Nurse: RN or LPN (Crisis Stabilization)

PRN Nurse: RN or LPN (Crisis Stabilization) (Finance) There is a place for you at Highland Rivers Behavioral Health! Highland Rivers provides treatment and recovery services to individuals impacted by mental illness; substance use disorders and intellectual developmental disabilities. Are you ready to make a Difference? Job Summary: The Registered Nurse (RN) and Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) are responsible for the delivery of quality individual care through the nursing process of risk assessment, admissions, discharges, administering medication, unit management, and crisis management on the Crisis Stabilization Unit. Crisis Stabilization Unit (CSU) is a 24 hour, 365 days a year short term medically monitored unit with 28 beds for the purpose of providing psychiatric stabilization and detoxification from drugs and alcohol. It serves as a first line community-based alternative to hospitalization. Complete all admission and discharge paperwork including nursing assessments on individuals with mental health/substance abuse symptoms exhibiting a state of crisis and needs with development of nursing care plans Monitor all aspects of individual care, including diet and physical activity and report any concerns to the APRN and CSU Nurse Manager Monitor, record and report symptoms and changes in individuals' conditions by observation using proper nursing care to the APRN and CSU Program Manager and document individual progress or lack thereof Complete required daily shift notes for all individuals on CSU Ensure all chart checks, CIWA, COWS, vitals are completed on the shift and all required logs (refrigerator, temperature logs) are updated on the sift Transcribe orders if needed Complete daily assignment sheet Review/update BHL board to ensure accurate and complete census Maintains stock of supplies in department Provide education to individual and/or family in line with appropriate Release of Information Provide education to individuals regarding treatment and aftercare individually Facilitate groups and activities on the unit with the individuals Assist with service-related compliance Intervene, stabilize and manage acute crisis situations as needed. Consult with other outpatient site staff regarding individual's Assist in training co-staff in areas relating to service specialties as needed. Maintain confidentiality for all indirect/direct service in accordance with agency policies and HIPAA policies. Demonstrate competency for Blood Glucose Monitoring, Alcohol Breathalyzer, Urine Drug Screen, Pregnancy Test, and PPD skin tests Monitor and document all ordered labs, screenings, and results such as PPD, Blood Glucose, UA, RPR, Blood Chem, and CBC Perform safe phlebotomy practices when drawing blood labs Assist with seclusions and restraints when necessary and complete all required paperwork (i.e. seclusion/restraint packets and incident reports by the end of the shift) Attend case staffing/treatment team meetings Maintain clinical records in accordance with agency policies. Ensure timely completion of agency required trainings/workshops. Participate in meetings as needed. Other responsibilities and tasks as may be assigned. Benefits: Health Insurance through the State Health Benefit Plan of GA Flexible Benefits such as dental, vision, life, critical illness, etc. Retirement Plan with employer matching 4 weeks of Paid Time Off with increase of accruals based on years of service 10 paid holidays 1 personal day Qualifying employer for Public Student Loan Forgiveness NHSC loan forgiveness in qualifying counties. Clinical supervision for candidates on a licensure track. #J-18808-Ljbffr Highland Rivers Health in