RN Registered Nurse-Immediate Care Unit

Crisis Stabilization Unit RN
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The Crisis Stabilization Unit RN
Serves as a clinical member of the multi-disciplinary team, providing treatment, rehabilitation, and support for client population.
The CSU RN must be adept at multi-tasking.
Provides direct medical care to clients in a CSU setting including clients in varying levels of crisis, frequently working with SPMI and clients with co-occurring issues.
RN collaborates with Mobile Crisis and Walk in Center assisting with clients being referred to higher level of care, completing S-BARs.
This position requires the RN to provide direct medical care to clients, during 12-hour shifts, on a residential Crisis Stabilization Unit.
This position is required to provide nursing covering on a 12-hour shift despite any weather conditions or holidays that arise.
The role of the CSU RN is to ensure that coverage is provided 24/7 despite any weather conditions that may arise.
This position requires working different shifts as needed.
Must remain awake and alert during shift to monitor client safety.
and employee will also perform other reasonably related job responsibilities as assigned by immediate supervisor and other management as required. Moreover, management reserves the right to change job descriptions, job duties, or working schedules based on their duty to accommodate individuals with disabilities. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.
Clearly communicates to team members throughout shift regarding client behaviors, needs, and any other relevant information.
Works in a multi-disciplinary team to meet the needs of the clients served.
Promotes an environment in which the customs and spiritual beliefs of the individual are respected.
Crisis Unit
Performs the initial admission nursing assessment and completes required admission paperwork including nursing assessment, nursing note and nursing admission orders.
Follows all established protocols and guidelines for admission prior to admitting the client to the unit.
Completes charting for each client during every shift prior to the end of shift.
Counts controlled substances and documents at every shift change. Notify supervisor immediately of any discrepancies.
Obtains and charts vital signs on every shift.
Monitor for significant changes in client's condition/behavior every shift and make referrals to obtain new orders as needed.
Administer scheduled, routine, and PRN medication in a timely manner.
Triages potential referrals with Mobile Crisis and Walk in Center.
Coordinates arrival times for potential clients with Mobile Crisis, Walk in Center and Transporters
Attend to guest and/or client needs during medical emergencies (ie: seizures, falls, etc)
Coordinate with Emergency Departments and EMS
Obtain Prior Authorizations
Answer phone calls from recently transitioned guests regarding medication issues
Update Admission/Discharge log each time a client is admitted or transitioned from unit.
Perform the initial medical assessment of individual within 30 minutes of arrival
Complete all work assignment within shift worked
Perform other duties as assigned by the Nursing Manager and Team Leader.
Complete and maintain Relias Training Modules when required.
Maintain and possess a current nursing licensure.
Schedule requires 12 hours shifts, rotating weekends, and scheduled holidays. Mandatory to remain awake and alert during shift.
Travel :
~ Equipment/Technical Competency :
Must be efficient in computer skills.
Use of Microsoft Office is required.
Must be able to use a fax machine and phone system.
Equipment/Technology:
This position does require basic computer skills for timekeeping and use of electronic medical records entry.
Must be familiar with basic Microsoft Office Skills.
QUALIFICATIONS - Crisis Stabilization Unit RN
Associate/Bachelor RN degree from an accredited College/University.
Experience in psychiatric nursing and acute care preferred.
Basic computers skills required; experience with electronic medical record (EMR) preferred.
Experience with interdisciplinary collaboration and care coordination preferred.
RN with a current/valid Tennessee license with course work or experience in the areas of cultural diversity, human development, primary care, etiology, and treatment of mental illness, alcohol and drug use, physical and sexual abuse, suicide, and intellectual developmental delays.
Must demonstrate a working knowledge of supervisory, administrative, and clinical skills.
This position requires certification in and adequate implementation of verbal and physical de-escalation techniques that include a wide range of bodily movements including but not limited to grasping, holding another person, going down on knees, running, and walking.
CPR and First Aid certification required.
Mandatory to remain awake and alert during shift to monitor client safety.
Apply today to work where we care about you as an employee and where your hard work makes a difference!
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Additionally, certain programs are subject to TB Screening and/or testing. Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.