What are the responsibilities and job description for the Evening Crisis Nurse position at Jefferson Center for Mental Health?
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At Jefferson Center, it is our policy and our mission to be inclusive and mindful of the diversity of everyone who comes through our doors. We are passionate about building a community where mental health matters and equitable care is accessible to all races, ethnicities, abilities, socioeconomic statuses, ages, sexual orientations, gender expressions, religions, cultures, and languages.
The Crisis Nurse will provide medical and psychiatric nursing services to consumers at the Walk-In Center. Provide medical screening to determine the need for immediate medical services. Identify potential physical problems impacting the mental health of clients.
This position will work Sunday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 8:00pm to 8:00am (overnight).
Education, Knowledge, Skills & Experience Required:
- RN or LPN, associate or bachelor’s degree in nursing required.
- Meets the requirements of applicable federal, state and organizational background check.
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
Essential Duties:
- Completes standardized medical screening (including taking vital signs) for all clients at the Walk-In Center to help determine the level of care necessary.
- Identifies medical conditions requiring immediate medical attention and assists in facilitating referral to Urgent Care or Emergency Room.
- Assesses client’s current medications and/or side effects or any medical condition that may affect her/his mental illness.
- Informs other WIC staff of medical conditions affecting the client’s health and affecting his or her mental status and treatment needs.
- Works jointly with other WIC staff in coordination of follow-up care plan following assessment at WIC.
- Attends and participates in group supervision, team and other meetings as appropriate.
- Understands how trauma impacts the lives of the people being served, so that every interaction is consistent with the recovery process and reduces the possibility of re-traumatization.
- Participate in the Center’s training/educational programs designed to enhance knowledge about Trauma Informed Care, the impact of trauma and trauma recovery.
- Ensure that delivery practices are guided by the principles of trauma informed care.
Other Duties:
- Maintains acceptable attendance record.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Physical Requirements/Working Environment:
- Ability to operate a personal computer. Ability to attend meetings at a variety of locations.
Note: Employees are held accountable for all duties of this job. This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the job.
Salary Grade 12 – (LPN) $57,200 to $61,360* ($27.50/hr - $29.50/hr)
Salary Grade 15- Registered Nurse $67,300 to $85,700*
Additional Salary Information*:
- The salary range above is based on 1.0 FTE (full time equivalent) or 40 hours per week. Less than 40 hours/week will be prorated and adjusted to the appropriate FTE.*
- Additional pay provided for evening, overnight, and weekend shifts.*
Nurses RN/LPN Bonus
$2,500 one month anniversary
$2,500 6 month anniversary
$2,500 1 year anniversary
($7,500 total)
Additional Bonus Information*:
- Based on full time (40 hours/week). Prorate if less than 40 hours/week*
- Must work a minimum of 20 hours/week to be eligible for bonus*
- Current Jefferson Center employees not eligible for sign on bonus*
- Bonuses are not earned unless and until continuous employment reaches the bonus effective date*
Application Deadline: 2/6/2025. Review of applications will begin immediately.
Salary : $57,200 - $61,360
