Crisis Intervention Nurse

Harris Health; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Harris Health is seeking a Crisis Intervention Nurse to lead rapid response to psychiatric emergencies, de-escalate and stabilize patients, and coordinate interventions with a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities include crisis intervention, security coordination, and participation in huddles and training, with a focus on patient safety and high-quality care in a Magnet-recognized health system.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Nursing Degree from an accredited school.
• Master's Degree preferred.
• RN licensure in Texas with current state registration.
• Certification: Critical Care RN or Certified Emergency Nurse.
• Certification: Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing.
• BLS certification from AHA or Red Cross.
• Satori - Managing Aggression (SAMA) certification within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate rapid response to psychiatric emergencies including de-escalation and stabilization.
• Lead crisis intervention, security coordination, and Code Lavender activations.
• Facilitate team huddles, debriefings, and process evaluation.
• Contribute to quality and performance improvement initiatives and staff training.

Skills

Analytical Abilities

Medical Terminology Knowledge

Mathematics

Above Average Verbal

Writing/Correspondence

Writing/Reports

PC

Education

Bachelor of Nursing Degree

Master's Degree (Preferred)

Tools

MS Word

PC

Job description

About Us

Harris Health is the public healthcare safety-net provider established in 1966 to serve the residents of Harris County, Texas. As an essential healthcare system, Harris Health champions better health for the entire community, with a focus on low-income uninsured and underinsured patients, through acute and primary care, wellness, disease management and population health services. Ben Taub Hospital (Level 1 Trauma Center) and Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital (Level 3 Trauma Center) anchor Harris Health's robust network of 39 clinics, health centers, specialty locations and virtual (telemedicine) technology. Harris Health is among an elite list of health systems in the U.S. achieving Magnet® nursing excellence designation for its hospitals, the prestigious National Committee for Quality Assurance designation for its patient-centered clinics and health centers and its strong partnership with nationally recognized physician faculty, residents and researchers from Baylor College of Medicine; McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth); and The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center.

Job Summary

The Crisis Intervention Nurse (CIN) serves as the frontrunner of the multi-disciplinary team and coordinates the execution of rapid response to psychiatric emergencies encompassing de-escalation, restraints application, response, assessment and stabilization, disposition and evaluation. The CIN facilitates and responds to Crisis Intervention, security and Code Lavender activation. The CIN operates under the guidelines of the Code Lavender or other applicable guidelines/procedures and standardized procedures. The CIN facilitates team huddles, debriefings and evaluation of the Crisis intervention, structure and process. The CIN contributes to quality and performance improvement initiatives and provides ongoing education and training to staff. The CIN is responsible for the provision of safe and emergency patient care in a manner that is consistent with professional standards and hospital policies. The LCIN upholds high standards of integrity and ethical behavior, mentors others, and role models professionalism.

Degree

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor of Nursing Degree: Graduate of an accredited school
• Master's Degree (Preferred)

Licensure/Certification

• Cert Critical Care Reg Nurse (Or) Certified Emergency Nurse
• Certificate: Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing Certification
• Registered Nurse: Licensed to practice professional nursing in the state of Texas
• Basic Life Support: From a hospital-based American Heart Association (AHA) or Red Cross approved program
• Satori - Managing Aggression: Accredited Satori Alternatives to Managing Aggression (SAMA) certification required within 90 days of hire

Work Experience

• Three (3) Years nursing experience with two (2) years inpatient psychiatric experience or 1 year psychiatric nurse practitioner
• One (1) year emergency room experience or previous crisis/ behavioral emergency response team background (Preferred)

Management Experience

• One (1) Year of Management Experience

Communication Skills

• Above Average Verbal (Heavy Public Contact)
• Writing /Correspondence
• Writing/Reports

Proficiencies

• PC
• MS Word

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Analytical Abilities
• Medical Terminology Knowledge
• Mathematics

Work Schedule

• Weekends
• Holidays
• Flexible