RN or LPN, Adult Emergency Psychiatric Services (Night Shift)

Mental-Health-Cooperative; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 39,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Health Savings Account

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life and AD&D Insurance

Short- & Long-Term Disability

403b Retirement Plan

Calm App for mental health

Gym membership discounts

Pet Insurance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Mental Health Cooperative, based in Nashville, TN, seeks an RN or LPN to support Emergency Psychiatric Services (EPS) during night shifts. You will assess patients, manage medications, and work closely with a multidisciplinary team in a fast-paced psychiatric setting.

The role requires a valid Tennessee RN or LPN license, strong crisis intervention skills, and the ability to maintain a safe, therapeutic environment. Join a supportive team dedicated to compassionate care.

Qualifications

• Must hold valid Tennessee RN or LPN license.
• Experience in emergency psychiatric care is preferred.
• Strong assessment and crisis intervention skills required.

Responsibilities

• Perform psychiatric nursing assessments and medication management in EPS.
• Interpret and process medication orders and provide education to consumers.
• Monitor and document patient progress toward treatment goals.
• Collaborate with the EPS team and other disciplines to coordinate care.
• Arrange disposition to home, hospital, or diversion services as needed.
• Maintain safety and therapeutic environment and participate in meetings.

Skills

Nursing skills

Crisis intervention

Medication administration

Patient assessment

Education

Licensed RN or LPN license (TN)

Job description

Ranked one of Tennessee’s top places to work, MHC is a rare and special place where outstanding company culture is intentional. Where clients and associates are treated the same, as equals.Mental Health Cooperative, Inc. (MHC) was formed in 1993 to serve individuals with severe and persistent mental illness. Since then, we have expanded our services to children and adolescents with severe emotional disorders across Middle and East Tennessee.Our sole purpose is to support and treat those challenged with serious mental illness and poverty. Although based out of Nashville, we serve several communities across middle and East Tennessee with satellite offices in Antioch, Gallatin, Dickson, Columbia, Cleveland, Murfreesboro, Clarksville, Cookeville, Chattanooga, and Memphis.If you are interested in joining a team that is caring, collaborative, innovative and energizing this might be a great place for you!Job Title: RN or LPN, Adult Emergency Psychiatric Services (Night Shift)Schedule: 7pm – 7am Wednesday, Thursday, Friday / Thursday, Friday, Saturday (swing shift)JOB SUMMARY: The Registered Nurse (RN)/ Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) supports the licensed physician or Advanced Practice Nurse, as well as the overall health-care team, in providing psychiatric care to consumers in Emergency Psychiatric Services. The RN works in close collaboration with the team to evaluate the patient's plan of care and progress toward treatment goals.RESPONSIBILITIES:Perform psychiatric nursing assessments and medication management for consumers in EPS setting.Interpret and process Provider’s medication orders for the consumer.Provide medication teaching/education for consumers.Provide on-going assessment of consumers while in EPS.Provide referrals to hospitalization, diversion services, or other recommended disposition.Work collaboratively with all disciplines within the Emergency Psychiatric Services team.Provides active listening and problem solving with consumer.Monitor consumer’s behavior, level of cooperation, and ability to remain safe while in EPS.Observe and record consumer’s use of medication as prescribed.Perform medical clearances as needed.Make customer service a priority with internal and external customers.Assist with consumers in other EPS units as needed.Attend scheduled nursing and MHC staff meetings.Arrange disposition to home, hospital, or other diversion services as necessary.Maintain and facilitate communication regarding consumer’s care with all relevant staff.Screen for substance toxicity, intoxication, and withdrawal symptoms.Screen for danger to self or others.With the Consumer served, formulate mutually agreed-upon, measurable treatment goals and objectives.Provides general guidance and health education to consumers.Demonstrates professional demeanor in all settings and situations.Seeks to improve efficiencies and care, suggesting innovative ways to provide for Consumer’s needs.Proficient in using the electronic health record.Cross-train in other EPS areas.Maintain safe and therapeutic environment free of sharps and other potentially harmful objects.Complete medication audits as outlined by the agency.SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:Valid Tennessee RN or LPN LicenseREQUIREMENTS:Valid Tennessee Driver’s LicenseAcceptable Motor Vehicle Report (MVR)Acceptable Criminal Background InvestigationABOUT YOU:Customer Service/EngagementAbility to work with other departmentsTimely engagementGood listenerUnderstanding and empatheticRespectful of internal and external customersClinical SkillsHand hygiene.Critical thinkingCLIA - Waived testingVital signsNursing assessmentProvides medication administration and education.CommunicationEffective verbal and written communication skillsCommunicates relevant Consumers updates to team in a timely mannerAbility to communicate with different levels of Consumers and coworkersProfessionalismLeadership skillsRemains calm in crisis situationsProactive in efforts to meet agency goalsHealth promotion and educationTime Management/OrganizationPlan PTO in advanceFlexibility to adapt to different clinical settings when neededRemain flexible and positive to changing needsMeet deadlinesFlexiblePrioritize wellProgress notes entered in timely mannerPrepared for meetingsSafetyTherapeutic options de-escalation techniquesUniversal PrecautionsInjection administrationNarcan administration and educationHazardous medication disposalSharps disposalReporting to this Position:NonePhysical Demands and Work Environment:The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Physical demands: While performing duties of job, employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. Employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.Work environment: The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.BENEFITS: Mental Health Cooperative offers a full comprehensive benefit plan for you to participate in. The following products are available:Medical Insurance/Prescription Drug CoverageHealth Savings AccountDental InsuranceVision InsuranceBasic Life and AD&D InsuranceShort- & Long-Term DisabilitySupplemental Life InsuranceCancer InsuranceAccident InsuranceCritical Illness Insurance403b - Retirement PlanCalm App for medication and mental healthGym membership discountsPet InsurancePaid Time OffMental Health Cooperative embraces inclusion, diversity and equal opportunity. We're committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. Mental Health Cooperative is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.