Relief RN - Crisis Stabilization Unit

GCE; Pensacola (FL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Lakeview Center in Pensacola, FL seeks a registered nurse to join the Crisis Stabilization Unit (CSU). The CSU provides acute psychiatric care 24/7 for adults with mental health or co-occurring disorders, following applicable laws and standards.

Responsibilities include direct patient care, assessment, treatment planning, and documenting care; you will mentor other staff and ensure safety and quality in a fast-paced behavioral health setting.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Active Florida RN license.
• CPR certification required.
• Experience with CPI or behavior management techniques recommended.
• Ability to pass background screenings.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to psychiatric patients.
• Develop and follow treatment plans with a patient-centered approach.
• Mentor and consult with other medical/non-medical staff.
• Ensure documentation complies with laws and standards.

Skills

CPI training

CPR certification

Behavior management

Patient care

Education

Nursing degree

Florida RN license

Tools

CPR certification

Job description

About Lakeview Center

Lakeview Center provides comprehensive behavioral health care to adults and children with mental illnesses, drug and alcohol dependencies and intellectual disabilities. Across Northwest Florida, our services range from residential treatment to outpatient counseling, psychiatry, trauma care, treatments for substance misuse and 24/7 support for those with serious mental illnesses. Learn more at Careers – Lakeview Center (elakeviewcenter.org).

Crisis Stabilization Unit (CSU)

The Crisis Stabilization Unit (CSU) of Lakeview Center serves as an acute-care inpatient psychiatric facility for persons with mental health or co-occurring disorders from Escambia and Santa Rosa Counties. The CSU is 24-hour hour continuous operations unit that serves voluntary clients as well as individuals admitted to the facility under the Baker Act or Marchman Act. The unit serves individuals 18 years of age and older. Services are designed and implemented to support the recovery, health or well-being of the persons or families served, to reduce symptoms, or needs, and to build resilience and restore, or improve functioning.

Overview

Primary duty is the performance of work requiring advanced knowledge (License), and to use such advanced knowledge to consistently exercise discretion and independent judgment in providing the highest quality client-centered therapeutic services to mental health, substance abuse, or developmentally disabled clients. Must also use such advanced knowledge and experience to serve as a consultant and mentor to other medical/non-medical direct care employees. This position is entrusted with the highest level of responsibility and insight in treating clients and ensuring services are provided and documented in compliance with applicable laws and regulations, in addition to LCI and division standards. Based on the knowledge and degree required, this position will serve as a lead position in the provision of direct care. Services include but are not limited to, assessment, treatment planning, direct service provision, person centered services using specialized knowledge and skills and management of client risk and safety.

Role Requirements

• Must be a graduate of an accredited nursing school.
• Must have a valid license as a Registered Nurse in Florida.
• Must be certified in CPR.
• Must be able to effectively perform client/patient behavior management techniques (CPI) with appropriate training.
• Must be able to provide individualized, integrated mental health, substance abuse and co-occurring services to meet the needs of individuals served and their families.
• Must be able to pass organization screening requirements, including state or federal background screenings as appropriate.

Compensation

Base pay ranges from $27.40 - $33.55 an hour based on experience with an additional supplemental pay (up to 8% of base pay) for the Crisis Stabilization Unit. Shift differentials pay $6.00 - $10.00 per hour when applicable.

LifeView Group, Inc.is an Equal Opportunity employer. Individuals with Disabilities and Veterans are encouraged to apply. Drug Free Workplace Employer, DRUG TESTING REQUIRED

A Level II background screening is required. For more information, please use the following link.HB531 | Florida Agency for Health Care Administration