RN - Crisis (Temporary Observation)

SpectraCare Health Systems, Inc.; Dothan (AL); On-site; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Vision, Dental Insurance

10 Company Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Dothan, Alabama is seeking an RN for a Crisis position. The role involves providing emergency mental health stabilization and treatment planning for individuals at the Crisis Stabilization Unit. Qualified candidates must have a nursing degree and an active Alabama nursing license. Preferred candidates will have experience in psychiatric nursing. This position offers benefits including health insurance and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Active Alabama nursing license without restrictions.
• Experience in psychiatric or geriatric nursing is required.
• Valid Driver License with good MVR required.

Responsibilities

• Provide routine and emergency mental health stabilization.
• Develop treatment plans within 24 hours of admission.
• Assist individuals in accessing appropriate medical treatment.

Skills

Nursing interventions

Mental health stabilization

Crisis intervention

Group wellness care

Medication monitoring

Education

Nursing degree (RN) with Alabama license

1 year experience in psychiatric nursing

Tools

Medical care supplies

Job description

Position

RN - Crisis (Temporary Observation)

Location

Dothan, AL

Job ID

1395

# of Openings

0

This position is located at our Crisis Center located in Dothan, Alabama

Schedule

- Week 1: Monday, Thursday, Friday (07:00 pm-7:30am)

POSITION SUMMARY/FUNCTION

The primary responsibility of this position is to provide routine and emergency mental health and/or substance use stabilization, education, and treatment planning of individuals at the Crisis Stabilization Unit (CSU) within the scope of nursing practice. The purpose of this position is to help promote the overall physical health, mental health, and substance use recovery of individuals utilizing the Trauma Informed Care approach in all areas of the job.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBLITIES/FUNCTIONS/TASKS

1. Performs skilled nursing interventions to manage the care of individuals on the Crisis Stabilization Unit (CSU)
2. Provides face to face intervention to individuals and significant others to promote stabilization of a crisis situation or related medical need.
3. Assists individuals in accessing appropriate medical treatment, obtaining personal and/or medical care supplies and collaborates with community providers.
4. Develops treatment plans within 24 hours of admission. Coordinates the stabilization unit treatment plan and treatment plan reviews with the CSU treatment team.
5. Assesses the mental status of persons to determine the safety of individuals and others according to the emergency severity index and CSU established exclusionary criteria guidelines.
6. Provides group wellness care to the Stabilization Unit patients.
7. Assists psychiatrist and/or medical physician as needed by performing medication monitoring and triaging.
8. Assists with maintaining individual’s records in a professional manner and in accordance with all specified guidelines of SpectraCare Personnel Policy, SpectraCare Clinical Policy, including but not limited to the Alabama Administrative Code, CMS, and all other applicable regulating and contractual entities.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• Nursing degree (RN) with active Alabama nursing license without restrictions/disciplines.
• 1 year psych, geriatric, nursing home experience is required.
• Possess a valid Driver License with good MVR.
• Must meet insurability requirements to drive a system vehicle (21 years of age).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• Three (3) plus years’ experience in psychiatric nursing.
• Experience in mental health, substance use, intellectual disability or similar field preferred.

Benefits

• Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama Health, Vision, Dental Insurance
• 10 Company Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off - Sick, annual, and personal leave