Charge Nurse

Charge Nurse

Coleman Intensive Crisis Services is seeking Registered Nurses (RN) to work in our Crisis Receiving Unit (CRU)/Crisis Stabilization Unit (CSU) in Canton Ohio. The Charge Nurse will provide direct care to their patients, which includes facilitating social and emotional needs, supervising medication schedules, and evaluating patient progress for clients.

Employee Package includes:

• Health, dental, vision insurance
• Accrue three weeks of paid-time off during first year
• Flexible Savings Account
• Annual Wellness reimbursement
• Bereavement time off
• Excellent team environment
• Highest commitment to quality care

Charge Nurse Duties:

• Provide case work for clients receiving Psychiatric services, including assessment; establishing treatment plans; monitoring progress; identifying the need for emergency sessions; scheduling medication evaluation, health screenings, and referrals; and linking with services at or beyond Coleman.
• Administer, monitor, and document medication progress as prescribed by the Psychiatrist.Report changes to Psychiatrists as indicated.
• Participate in team-based responses to behavioral and psychiatric emergencies, including implementation of seclusion and restraint interventions when clinically indicated and authorized in accordance with Ohio law, agency policy, and approved training methods.
• Complete Individual Service Plans, DLA-20, Level of Care, and other documentation as directed.

Qualifications of Registered Nurse (RN) Candidates:

• Ohio Registered Nurse (RN)
• Graduate of a State-accredited School of Nursing.
• Willing to obtain or have NPI and an Ohio Medicaid number
• Requires the ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, and move throughout the facility for extended periods. Must be able to safely lift, push, pull, or assist in moving up to 50 pounds independently and heavier weights with assistance. Must be able to physically participate in approved crisis intervention and safety procedures, including physical escorts, therapeutic holds, and restraint interventions.
• Preferred: More than two years of hospital experience with one year of psychiatric nursing experience with children and/or adults.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. E.O.E. Persons with a disability can request an accommodation to complete the application process by emailing View email address on click.appcast.io with the subject line "Accommodation Request". Coleman Health Services complies with the Federal Drug Free Workplace Act.