RN PRN - Crisis

Centerstone of Tennessee, Inc.; Clarksville (TN); On-site; USD 41,000 - 57,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision

FSA/HSA

401(k) with match

Paid time off

AD&D and life insurance

Employee resource groups

Continuing education

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Centerstone seeks a nursing professional to provide crisis care in the Walk-In Center and Crisis Stabilization Unit, monitor medications, and educate guests on treatment plans. The role includes direct patient care, documentation in EMR, and collaboration with prescribers and families to ensure safe, effective care.

The position requires an Associate degree in Nursing (RN preferred), active licensure, and at least one year of behavioral health nursing experience.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Nursing required (TN waiver LPN accepted) or RN preferred.
• RN licensure required; valid driver's license.
• Minimum 1 year behavioral health nursing experience preferred.
• Knowledge of psychotropic medications and crisis intervention techniques.

Responsibilities

• Perform nursing assessments for Walk-In Center/CSU admissions.
• Monitor vitals, perform labs, and evaluate medical appropriateness.
• Administer medications and monitor effects; document reactions.
• Provide medication training to guests or guardians on proper use and safety.
• Develop and maintain Plan of Care and oversee nursing needs.
• Act as liaison between guest, prescriber, pharmacist and support systems.
• Coordinate guest-staff assignment of care and provide shift reports.
• Document daily observations in the EMR and participate in education sessions.

Skills

Crisis intervention

De-escalation

Communication skills

Leadership

Education

Associate degree in nursing

Tools

EMR software

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION: SUMMARY OF POSITION

Provides nursing care to clients in crisis in the Walk-In Center and Crisis Stabilization Unit. Provides medication monitoring, adjusts medications within limits prescribed by authorized prescriber. Provides information, education, and support to individuals in crisis that promote wellness and recovery. One 12hr shift per Pay Period.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs nursing assessments on individuals being admitted to the WIC/CSU.
• Monitors vitals, performs lab testing, and evaluates medical appropriateness for admission and continued stay.
• Obtain and enters orders into EMR from authorized prescriber.
• Administers and gives medications to patients, monitors the dosage, side effects, use and documents patients’ reactions.
• Provides medication training to the guest or guest’s family/guardian to administer the guest’s medication, to monitor proper levels of dosage and watch for side effects.
• Develops and maintains the Treatment Plan of Care for guests.
• Oversees the administering of nursing needs of guests.
• Performs as a liaison role between guest and the authorized prescriber, pharmacist, family, and/or collateral support systems.
• Coordinates guest- staff assignment of care and provides shift change report.
• Observes guests on a day-to-day basis and provides documentation in the EMR.
• Provides group or individual education as needed.
• Participates and/or leads staff meetings and training as scheduled or necessary.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

Effectively communicate via written, verbal, in person and virtual methods. Performs basic electronic medical record computer skills. Detail oriented with effective problem solving skills Possesses leadership skills Knowledge base in psychotropic medications. Skill in crisis intervention. Ability to de-escalate patient/clients using evidence based de-escalation training (e.g. Theapeutic Options) to include safety holds as necessary.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education Level Minimum of Associates Nursing Degree from an accredited school or a Waiver approved LPN by State of TN. RN Preferred.

Years of Experience One year of behavioral health nursing experience preferred.

Certification/Licensure Licensure required. Valid driver’s license required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Standing – 20% Sitting – 80% Squatting – Occasional Kneeling – Occasional Bending – Occasional Driving – Occasional Lifting – Occasional

DISCLAIMER The duties and responsibilities described in this document are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time, or the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands.

Time Type: Part time Pay Range: $29.63--$41.54

BENEFITS

• Medical, dental, and vision health coverage
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• 403b retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off and ten paid holidays
• AD&D Insurance, Life Insurance, and Long Term Disability (company paid)
• Employee Resource Groups
• Continuing education opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program

Centerstone is an equal opportunity employer. Employment at Centerstone is based solely on a person's merit and qualifications directly related to professional competence. We treat all clients and colleagues with dignity and respect.

At Centerstone, we use our values as a guide for what we do. Respect, Expertise, Integrity and Empowerment are at the heart of every interaction at Centerstone, and particularly rooted in our Culture. Our approach to culture is to create an environment that encourages, supports and celebrates the voices and experiences of our employees. We are committed to a culture of empowerment, respect, integrity and expertise that powers our innovation and connects us to each other, our clients and the communities we serve.

Centerstone is also committed to a strong culture of quality and safety, celebrating role-models who champion best practices for quality, clinical risk, and patient safety.

Centerstone is a nonprofit health system providing mental health and substance use disorder treatments. Services are available nationally through the operation of outpatient clinics, residential programs, the use of telehealth and an inpatient hospital.

Centerstone also features specialized programs for the military community, therapeutic foster care, children’s services and employee assistance programs.

Centerstone’s Research Institute provides guidance through research and technology, leveraging the best practices for use in all our communities.

Centerstone’s Foundation secures philanthropic resources to support the work and mission of delivering care that changes people’s lives.