What are the responsibilities and job description for the Crisis Unit - RN position at catchinc?
FT MONDAY TO FRIDAY 8AM TO 4PMROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Care of clients in all areas of treatment, to ensure their comfort and well being. Including, but not limited
to, daily assessment of their physical and mental state, upkeep and accuracy of their charts.
BRIEF OUTLINE OF POSITION:
1. Responsible for taking vital signs, assessment of client’s medical and psychological symptoms
and the documentation of same in the nursing progress notes.
2. Ensure proper and accurate transcription of physician orders and that accurate documentation is
maintained on the administration of medication, verbal physician orders and individuals that are
on self-medication plans.
3. Inform the physician of acute or ongoing medical and/or psychiatric problems scheduled clinic
appointment times and the results of medical assessments and testing.
4. Schedule outside medical appointments and ensure client’s transportation.
5. Review client’s health plan, develop and manage medical and medication goals for clients’
comprehensive treatment plans including clients who are in the self-administration medication
program.
6. Develop and run nursing groups, act as co-leader in group therapy and participate in treatment
team meetings.
7. Act as liaison between the client’s physicians and the staff.
8. Provide training to clients and staff in the areas of hygiene, medication side effects, first aid,
nutrition, etc.
9. Other duties as assigned by Associate Director.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
Prefer current Pennsylvania R.N. license, experience working with chronically mentally ill adults,
preferably in a residential setting or Pennsylvania LPN with extensive clinical experience.
WORK AUTHORIZATION/SECURITY CLEARANCE (IF APPLICABLE)
Must have an acceptable PA criminal history, FBI clearance and Child Abuse clearance done prior to hire.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Teamwork Oriented
Stress Management/Composure
Ethical Conduct
Communication Proficiency
Customer/Client Focus
De-escalation techniques
Flexibility
Citizens Acting Together Can Help
Updated 5/2021 RN-LTSU
Critical Thinking
WORK ENVIRONMENT
This job operates out of the LTSR location.
POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK
This is a full time position, days Monday to Friday 8am to 4pm
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Must have physical ability to: A) Assist with lifting of clients; B) Restrain clients in emergency situations;
C) Kneel and bend
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
CATCH Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for
employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or
genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, CATCH Inc. complies with applicable state and
local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company
has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting,
hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence,
compensation and training. CATCH Inc. expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment
based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression,
national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference
with the ability of CATCH’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to
and including discharge.
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT
Applicants as well as employees who are or become disabled must be able to perform the
essential job functions either unaided or with reasonable accommodation. The organization
shall determine reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis in accordance with
applicable law.
Salary : $45
