Overnight Facility-Based Crisis RN/LPN

Freedom House Recovery Center; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Freedom House Recovery Center is seeking an RN/LPN for our Facility Based Crisis unit in Chapel Hill, NC. The ideal candidate will be licensed in North Carolina and have experience with MH/SUD populations. This is a full-time overnight position.

The RN/LPN will assist with health screenings, medical documentation, medication administration, and crisis intervention while collaborating with the Medical Director, PMHNP, and the clinical team.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed in North Carolina (RN or LPN).
• Experience working with mental health and substance use disorder populations is preferred.
• Ability to provide nursing screenings, interviews and evaluations.
• Ability to administer and monitor medications as prescribed.

Responsibilities

• Assist Medical Director and PMHNP with health screenings and physical exams.
• Provide nursing screenings, interviews and evaluations to inform treatment planning.
• Provide on-call support to Mobile Crisis Team.
• Complete required written documentation within specified timeframes.
• Provide medical care professionally and in line with standards.
• Maintain security and proper storage of medications.
• Oversee daily cleanliness and stock of medical area.
• Describe client strengths, preferences and needs in treatment planning.
• Document treatment/service plans for new clients.
• Monitor medications from prescribing physicians.
• Ensure Medicaid documentation is accurate.
• Administer and dispense medications and monitor dosages.
• Educate program topics and present information effectively.
• Provide crisis intervention and referrals promptly.
• Establish rapport and offer counseling to clients.

Skills

RN

LPN

MH/SUD experience

Education

NC Licensed RN/LPN

Job description

Freedom House Recovery Center is seeking an RN/LPN for our Facility Based Crisis unit in Chapel Hill, NC. The ideal candidate will be licensed in North Carolina and have experience with MH/SUD populations. This is a full-time overnight position.

The RN/LPN will assist with health screenings, medical documentation, medication administration, and crisis intervention while collaborating with the Medical Director, PMHNP, and the clinical team.