Description

 

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

 

Other duties as assigned

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

 

Registered nurse with a current Alabama Nursing license

 

Two years’ experience working with serious mental illness and/or substance use populations preferred

 

Familiarity with psychotropic and neuroleptic drugs, their uses as well as potential side effects

 

Valid American Red Cross CPR/First Aid certification

 

Valid Alabama driver’s license

 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

 

Knowledge of the seriously mentally ill and substance use population

 

Knowledge of special needs and behavioral characteristics of the seriously mentally ill and/or substance use adult population

 

Assessment skills in the areas of physical and mental status

 

Familiarity with psychotropic and neuroleptic drugs, their uses, and potential side effects

 

Knowledge and ability to properly administer psychotropic/neuroleptic drugs as ordered by the prescriber

 

Knowledge of legal and ethical issues relative to confidentiality of client records and the ability to interpret and apply them within the scope of the nursing responsibilities

 

Working knowledge of clinical interviewing techniques and principles

 

Effective communication skills, written and expressive

 

Ability and willingness to document activities and maintain records in the electronic health record

 

Trained in or willing to be trained in crisis intervention, specifically Therapeutic Options

Qualifications