Crisis Care Center RN - PRN

Job DetailsJob Location

• 401
• BEACON
• PARKWAY
• WEST -
• Birmingham,
• AL 35209Position
• Type:
• Part
• TimeJob
• Shift: As Needed JOB DESCRIPTION Crisis Care Center Registered Nurse Crisis Care Center RN The Crisis Care Center is designed to provide crisis stabilization to individuals experiencing a behavioral health and/or substance use crisis and reduce pressure on law enforcement and local emergency departments. Once the crisis has been resolved and the individual has been stabilized, they will be linked with a community mental health provider for on-going services. This position is a direct service provider for the Crisis Care Center. The individual hired for this position is responsible for the coordination of medical, nursing and program services for individuals with mental health, substance use, and co-occurring disorders. The individual hired will be responsible for the initial nursing assessment of clients when they present to the Crisis Care Center to assure stabilization. This individual will also interpret medical information and assist or administer medications.
• Supervised by:
• Nurse
• Manager
• Employees
• Supervised:
• None
• Division:
• Crisis
• Care
• Center
• Shift: 7:00am-7:30pm (3-12 hour shifts weekly which includes every other weekend)
• PRIMARY
• JOB
• FUNCTIONS: Complete all admission and discharge paperwork including nursing assessments, physical assessments on individuals with mental health/substance abuse symptoms exhibiting a state of crisis and needs with development of nursing care plans Obtain medical histories and provide medical screening Monitor, record and report symptoms and changes in individuals' conditions by observation using proper nursing care to the Provider and Nurse Manager and document individual progress or lack thereof Responsible for updating the initial treatment plan with any medical issues, in conjunction with other staff Complete required daily shift note for all individuals on Extended Observation Ensure all chart checks, CIWA, COWS, vitals are completed on the shift and all required logs (refrigerator, temperature logs) are updated on the sift Transcribe orders if needed Coordinate and implement discharge plans to outside community agencies and providers Follow-up on medical concerns by providing direct nursing services to clients Monitors with or without observation, withdrawal complications, possible medication side effects and emerging symptoms of mental illness Demonstrate competency for Blood Glucose Monitoring, Alcohol Breathalyzer, Urine Drug Screen, Pregnancy Test, and PPD skin tests Monitor and document all ordered labs, screenings, and results such as PPD, Blood Glucose, UA, RPR, Blood Chem, and CBC Perform safe phlebotomy practices when drawing blood labs Provides health education to groups and/or individuals Maintains up to date, well documented medical records in compliance with state and program requirements Participates in case reviews as a member of the multidisciplinary team Administers medications and conducts audits on medication record documents to ensure accountability and compliance with medical direction Intervene, stabilize and manage acute crisis situations as needed Assist with seclusions and restraints when necessary and complete all required paperwork (i.e. seclusion/restraint packets and incident reports by the end of the shift) Other duties and tasks as assigned JOB DESCRIPTION, Crisis Care Center RN Perform all administrative duties as required