RN - WIC/CSU

Centerstone; United States; On-site; USD 41,000 - 57,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

403b plan

Paid time off

Holidays

AD&D Insurance

Life Insurance

Long Term Disability

Employee Resource Groups

Continuing education

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Centerstone is hiring a part-time PRN RN for the Walk-In Center and Crisis Stabilization Unit. You will assess patients, monitor vitals and labs, administer medications, and train guests or families on medication administration. You will develop and update the Treatment Plan of Care and coordinate with prescribers, pharmacists, and support systems.

Strong crisis intervention and de-escalation skills are essential. RN preferred; LPN with TN waiver considered.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in nursing required; RN preferred.
• LPN with TN waiver accepted in some cases.
• Strong knowledge of psychotropic meds and safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Perform nursing assessments for WIC/CSU admissions.
• Monitor vitals, perform labs, and evaluate medical needs.
• Administer medications and monitor effects and side effects.

Skills

Nursing

Vital signs monitoring

EMR documentation

Crisis intervention

Medication administration

Patient education

De-escalation techniques

Leadership

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

LPN waiver (TN)

Tools

EMR software

Job description

Centerstone is among the nation’s leading nonprofit behavioral health systems with thousands of employees dedicated to delivering care that changes people’s lives. A dynamic, well-established organization, we offer rewarding opportunities to serve all ages in a variety of settings. Come talk to us about joining the Centerstone team!Centerstone, a trauma-informed organization, endorses an organizational culture built on understanding, recognizing and responding to those affected by trauma to strengthen resilience for our clients, staff and community. Come talk to us about joining the Centerstone team!JOB DESCRIPTION:SUMMARY OF POSITIONProvides 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.PRN RN 7a-7pESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIESPerforms 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 & ABILITIESEffectively communicate via written, verbal, in person and virtual methods.Performs basic electronic medical record computer skills.Detail oriented with effective problem solving skillsPossesses leadership skillsKnowledge 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.QUALIFICATIONSEducation LevelMinimum of Associates Nursing Degree from an accredited school or a Waiver approved LPN by State of TN. RN Preferred.Years of ExperienceOne year of behavioral health nursing experience preferredCertification/LicensureLicensure required. Valid driver’s license required.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSStanding – 20%Sitting – 80%Squatting – OccasionalKneeling – OccasionalBending – OccasionalDriving – OccasionalLifting – OccasionalDISCLAIMERThe 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 timePay Range:$29.63-$41.54Delivering care that changes people's lives starts with our employees. Below are just some of the great benefits Centerstone employees enjoy:Medical, dental, and vision health coverageFlexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts403b retirement plan with company matchPaid time off and ten paid holidaysAD&D Insurance, Life Insurance, and Long Term Disability (company paid)Employee Resource GroupsContinuing education opportunitiesEmployee Assistance ProgramCenterstone 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.