Licensed Practical Nurse - Part Time PRN flexible shifts

Job Description

Summary of Position

Provides nursing care to clients in crisis in the Walk‑In Center and Crisis Stabilization Unit. Provides medication monitoring, adjusts medications within limits prescribed by authorized prescriber. Provides information, education, and support to individuals in crisis that promote wellness and recovery.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Performs nursing assessments on individuals being admitted to the WIC/CSU.

Monitors vitals, performs lab testing, and evaluates medical appropriateness for admission and continued stay. Obtain and enters orders into EMR from authorized prescriber.

Administers and gives medications to patients, monitors the dosage, side effects, use and documents patients’ reactions.

Provides medication training to the guest or guest’s family/guardian to administer the guest’s medication, to monitor proper levels of dosage and watch for side effects.

Develops and maintains the Treatment Plan of Care for guests.

Oversees the administering of nursing needs of guests.

Performs as a liaison role between guest and the authorized prescriber, pharmacist, family, and/or collateral support systems.

Coordinates guest‑staff assignment of care and provides shift change report.

Observes guests on a day‑to‑day basis and provides documentation in the EMR.

Provides group or individual education as needed.

Participates and/or leads staff meetings and training as scheduled or necessary.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Effectively communicate via written, verbal, in person and virtual methods.

Performs basic electronic medical record computer skills.

Detail oriented with effective problem solving skills.

Possesses leadership skills.

Knowledge base in psychotropic medications.

Skill in crisis intervention.

Ability to de‑escalate patient/clients using evidence based de‑escalation training (e.g. Therapeutic Options) to include safety holds as necessary.

Qualifications

Education Level

Minimum of Associates Nursing Degree from an accredited school or a Waiver approved LPN by State of TN. RN Preferred.

Years of Experience

One year of behavioral health nursing experience preferred.

Certification/Licensure

Licensure required. Valid driver’s license required.

Physical Requirements

Standing – 20%

Sitting – 80%

Squatting – Occasional

Kneeling – Occasional

Bending – Occasional

Driving – Occasional

Lifting – Occasional

Disclaimer

The duties and responsibilities described in this document are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time, or the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands.

Time Type

Part time

Pay Range

$29.63–$41.54

Delivering care that changes people’s lives starts with our employees. Below are just some of the great benefits Centerstone employees enjoy:

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision health coverage

Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts

403b retirement plan with company match

Paid time off and ten paid holidays

AD&D Insurance, Life Insurance, and Long Term Disability (company paid)

Employee Resource Groups

Continuing education opportunities

Employee Assistance Program

Centerstone is an equal opportunity employer. Employment at Centerstone is based solely on a person’s merit and qualifications directly related to professional competence. We treat all clients and colleagues with dignity and respect.

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