Charge Nurse - PRN

Centerstone; Bradenton (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 74,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Flexible Spending and HSA

403b retirement plan

PTO and holidays

AD&D, Life, LTD

Employee Resource Groups

Continuing education opportunities

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Centerstone is seeking a Part-time Registered Nurse to serve as Charge Nurse in a behavioral health setting. You will assess patients, monitor care, and lead a team including Behavioral Health Technicians.

The role requires Florida RN licensure and CPR certification, with at least 1 year of acute care experience, MH experience preferred. Responsibilities include nursing assessments, entering orders in EMR, administering medications, and developing treatment plans while ensuring compliance and

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved nursing program.
• Florida RN license required; CPR certification.
• Minimum 1 year RN experience in acute care; MH nursing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs Nursing Assessments and monitoring of Adults/Adolescents.
• Enters orders into EMR from Attending/on-call physician.
• Administers medications and treatments as prescribed by a physician.
• Evaluates nursing needs; develops and maintains Treatment Plan.
• Guides Behavioral Health Technicians in nursing care.
• Coordinates staff assignments; acts as unit Charge Nurse.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

EMR skills

Nursing assessments

Psychotropic meds

Team guidance

Education

Graduate of an approved school or college of nursing

Tools

EMR

Job description

Centerstone is among the nation’s leading nonprofit behavioral health systems with thousands of employees dedicated to delivering care that changes people’s lives. A dynamic, well-established organization, we offer rewarding opportunities to serve all ages in a variety of settings. Come talk to us about joining the Centerstone team!

Job Description

SUMMARY OF POSITION

Assesses needed nursing care and monitoring; provides direct nursing care services to clients/patients. Possesses leadership skills. Able to perform Charge Nurse Duties. General knowledge base in Mental Health and Addictions nursing and Psychotropic medications.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Performs Nursing Assessments and monitoring of Adults/Adolescents
• Obtains and enters orders into EMR from Attending/on-call physician
• Administers medications and treatments efficient and effectively as prescribed by a physician.
• Evaluates clients/patients nursing needs; develops and maintains Treatment Plan.
• Provides guidance to Behavioral Health Technicians in their administering to the nursing needs of clients/patients.
• Coordinates client/patient staff assignments for patient care and documentation effectively leads team in delivering patient care as unit Charge Nurse
• Actively participates in PI (Peer Review) and disseminates information to staff.
• Monitors seclusion and restraint for appropriate patient care and documentation.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Effectively communicate via written, verbal, in person and virtual methods.
• Performs basic EMR (Electronic Medical Record) computer skills.
• Detailed oriented with effective problem solving skills.
• Possesses leadership skills effectively leading a team.
• Knowledge base in Psychotropic Medications.

Qualifications

Education Level

Graduate of an approved school or college of nursing.

Years Of Experience

Minimum of one year experience as an RN in an acute care setting required. Mental Health Nursing experience with Adults and Adolescents preferred.

Certification/Licensure

Current Florida licensure as a registered professional nurse. CPR certified.

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

$35.77--$53.65

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.

At Centerstone, we use our values as a guide for what we do. Respect, Expertise, Integrity and Empowerment are at the heart of every interaction at Centerstone, and particularly rooted in our Culture.

Our approach to culture is to create an environment that encourages, supports and celebrates the voices and experiences of our employees. We are committed to a culture of empowerment, respect, integrity and expertise that powers our innovation and connects us to each other, our clients and the communities we serve.

Centerstone is also committed to a strong culture of quality and safety, celebrating role-models who champion best practices for quality, clinical risk, and patient safety.