RN or LPN, Child & Youth Emergency Psychiatric Services (Day Shift)

Ranked one of Tennessee’s top places to work, MHC is a rare and special place where outstanding company culture is intentional. Where clients and associates are treated the same, as equals. Mental Health Cooperative, Inc. (MHC) was formed in 1993 to serve individuals with severe and persistent mental illness. Since then, we have expanded our services to children and adolescents with severe emotional disorders across Middle and East Tennessee. Our sole purpose is to support and treat those challenged with serious mental illness and poverty. Although based out of Nashville, we serve several communities across middle and East Tennessee with satellite offices in Antioch, Gallatin, Dickson, Columbia, Cleveland, Murfreesboro, Clarksville, Cookeville, Chattanooga, and Memphis. If you are interested in joining a team that is caring, collaborative, innovative and energizing this might be a great place for you! MHC was founded in Nashville, Tennessee, in response to the need for assertive community-based treatment for individuals who have required frequent inpatient psychiatric hospitalization. Since 1993, MHC has been passionately helping adults with severe mental illness to live quality lives in the community with our state-of-the-art treatment and support. In 1999, MHC recognized the need to support the whole family and expanded services to include children and youth. We established our non-profit agency by merging three community organizations: Urban Case Management of Meharry Community Health Center, Continuous Treatment Team of Council of Community Services, and Mobile Crisis Team of the Crisis Intervention Center. This fusion resulted in an innovative, comprehensive, and multidisciplinary approach that addresses the specialized needs of individuals living with severe behavioral health conditions and challenges related to poverty. MHC remains the only organization in the state focused solely on this population. Job Title RN or LPN, Child & Youth Emergency Psychiatric Services (Day Shift) Schedule 7am – 7pm Sunday, Monday, Tuesday/ Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday (swing shift) JOB SUMMARY The Registered Nurse (RN)/ Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) supports the licensed physician or Advanced Practice Nurse, as well as the overall health-care team, in providing psychiatric care to consumers in Emergency Psychiatric Services. The RN works in close collaboration with the team to evaluate the patient's plan of care and progress toward treatment goals. RESPONSIBILITIES Perform psychiatric nursing assessments and medication management for consumers in EPS setting. Interpret and process Provider’s medication orders for the consumer. Provide medication teaching/education for consumers. Provide on-going assessment of consumers while in EPS. Provide referrals to hospitalization, diversion services, or other recommended disposition. Work collaboratively with all disciplines within the Emergency Psychiatric Services team. Provides active listening and problem solving with consumer. Monitor consumer’s behavior, level of cooperation, and ability to remain safe while in EPS. Observe and record consumer’s use of medication as prescribed. Perform medical clearances as needed. Make customer service a priority with internal and external customers. Assist with consumers in other EPS units as needed. Attend scheduled nursing and MHC staff meetings. Arrange disposition to home, hospital, or other diversion services as necessary. Maintain and facilitate communication regarding consumer’s care with all relevant staff. Screen for substance toxicity, intoxication, and withdrawal symptoms. Screen for danger to self or others. With the Consumer served, formulate mutually agreed-upon, measurable treatment goals and objectives. Provides general guidance and health education to consumers. Demonstrates professional demeanor in all settings and situations. Seeks to improve efficiencies and care, suggesting innovative ways to provide for Consumer’s needs. Proficient in using the electronic health record. Cross-train in other EPS areas. Maintain safe and therapeutic environment free of sharps and other potentially harmful objects. Complete medication audits as outlined by the agency. SKILLS & EXPERIENCE Valid Tennessee RN or LPN License REQUIREMENTS Valid Tennessee Driver’s License Acceptable Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) Acceptable Criminal Background Investigation ABOUT YOU Customer Service/Engagement Ability to work with other departments Timely engagement Good listener Understanding and empathetic Respectful of internal and external customers Clinical Skills Hand hygiene. Critical thinking CLIA - Waived testing Vital signs Nursing assessment Provides medication administration and education. Communication Effective verbal and written communication skills Communicates relevant Consumers updates to team in a timely manner Ability to communicate with different levels of Consumers and coworkers Professionalism Leadership skills Remains calm in crisis situations Proactive in efforts to meet agency goals Health promotion and education Time Management/Organization Plan PTO in advance Flexibility to adapt to different clinical settings when needed Remain flexible and positive to changing needs Meet deadlines Flexible Prioritize well Progress notes entered in timely manner Prepared for meetings Safety Therapeutic options de-escalation techniques Universal Precautions Injection administration Narcan administration and education Hazardous medication disposal Sharps disposal Reporting to this Position: None Physical Demands and Work Environment The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Physical demands: While performing duties of job, employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. Employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. Work environment: The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. BENEFITS Medical Insurance/Prescription Drug Coverage Health Savings Account Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Basic Life and AD&D Insurance Short- & Long-Term Disability Supplemental Life Insurance Cancer Insurance Accident Insurance Critical Illness Insurance 403b - Retirement Plan Calm App for medication and mental health Gym membership discounts Pet Insurance Paid Time Off Mental Health Cooperative embraces inclusion, diversity and equal opportunity. We're committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. Mental Health Cooperative is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. To learn more, visit our website: #J-18808-Ljbffr Mental Health Cooperative Inc