Registered Nurse - On-Call

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

Hours: On call position; Looking for availability to work all shifts

Psychiatric Registered Nurse to provide nursing services for the Crisis Center. The Center is a 24-hour, 16 bed crisis assessment/stabilization unit for adults who are being detained for evaluation under Nebraska's Mental Health Commitment Act.

Involves an initial and ongoing assessment of clients presenting problems/needs and, with the physician, implements a care plan. Will perform therapeutic nursing interventions including crisis intervention, administration of psychotropic medication and patient monitoring, initiation of proper procedures for suicide risk, substance abuse/dependence and restraint/seclusion. Regular professional communication within a multi-disciplinary team and outside agencies is essential. This position deals with the interface of legal and mental health systems in an inpatient environment.

Experience in the delivery of nursing care in a psychiatric setting.

Current BLS certification.

One year experience preferred.

Qualifications

Graduation from a school of nursing accredited by the National League of Nursing with a valid Diploma of Nursing or any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the desirable knowledge, abilities, and skills and meets licensure requirements.

Necessary Special Requirement

Valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Nebraska.