On-Call Psychiatric Nurse — Crisis Center

City of Lincoln/Lancaster County; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Lincoln/Lancaster County seeks a Psychiatric Registered Nurse to staff the Crisis Center, a 24-hour, 16-bed unit for adults detained for evaluation under Nebraska law. You will assess clients, administer medications, and work with a physician on care plans in a busy inpatient setting.

Strong communication with a multidisciplinary team is essential. Requirements include graduation from an NLN-accredited nursing program with a valid RN license in Nebraska, current BLS, and at least one

Qualifications

• BLS certification current.
• RN licensure in Nebraska.
• Minimum 1 year psychiatric nursing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform initial and ongoing assessments of clients.
• Administer psychotropic medications and monitor patients.
• Collaborate with physicians to implement care plans and crisis interventions.
• Maintain safety procedures for suicide risk, restraints, and de-escalation.
• Communicate with a multi-disciplinary team and external agencies.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Psychiatric care

Patient assessment

Education

Diploma of Nursing

Job description

City of Lincoln/Lancaster County seeks a Psychiatric Registered Nurse to staff the Crisis Center, a 24-hour, 16-bed unit for adults detained for evaluation under Nebraska law. You will assess clients, administer medications, and work with a physician on care plans in a busy inpatient setting.

Strong communication with a multidisciplinary team is essential. Requirements include graduation from an NLN-accredited nursing program with a valid RN license in Nebraska, current BLS, and at least one