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EmPATH RN
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The EmPATH RN
Assists with crisis interventions and medical emergencies, obtains vital signs each shift or more frequently as indicated.
RN is responsible for completing RN intake/assessments on all clients admitted during their shift, obtaining urine drug screens, BAL and pregnancy tests on admissions, obtaining admission orders, dispensing routine and PRN medications, taking orders from prescriber and updating MAR, completing electronic and paper charting in a timely manner and participating in treatment team meetings.
EMPATH will provide non-hospital facility-based services that render short-term treatment to facilitate access to services and stabilization to prevent ED and acute psychiatric hospitalization admissions.
Initial admission will be on a voluntary status to adults (18 years and older) who are presenting with a mental illness and/or co-occurring disorders that are experiencing a behavioral health crisis.
This position requires the RN to provide direct medical care to clients, during 12-hour shifts.
This position is required to provide nursing covering on a 12-hour shifts despite any weather conditions or holidays that arise.
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 narcotics 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.
Attend to guest and/or client needs during medical emergencies (i.e.: seizures, falls, etc.)
Coordinate with Emergency Departments and EMS if necessary.
Obtain Prior Authorizations
Update Admission/Discharge log each time a client is admitted and discharged from unit.
Team Building:

Participate in shift reports.
Promotes an environment in which cultural diversity and customs, values and beliefs of individuals are respected.
Schedule requires 12 hours shifts, rotating weekends, and scheduled holidays.
Mandatory to remain awake and alert during shift.
Must give six hours' notice if not able to work their scheduled shift (unless a documented emergency arises).
Travel :

~ Equipment/Technology :

~ Computer experience is required. Must be familiar with basic Microsoft Office skills and EMR.

QUALIFICATIONS - EmPATH RN
RN with current Tennessee license and experience in psychiatric nursing preferred.
BSN or ANA certification as Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse preferred.
Should have sound knowledge of psychiatric medications, diagnoses, treatment modalities and interventions.
Experience in psychiatric nursing preferred.
Schedule requires 12 hours shifts.
Mandatory to remain awake and alert during entire shift.
CPR and First Aid certification required (training provided).
Apply today to work where we care about you as an employee and where your hard work makes a difference!
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