Nurse, RN - Crisis Stabilization Program

Duties and Responsibilities

• Conducts individual intake and follow-up interviews and performs physical, psychological and general social casework assessments on a scheduled basis, as well as on an emergency basis as needed.
• Conducts routine examinations daily, such as measuring blood pressure, pulse, temperature, weight.
• Administers medications, including those administered by injection, daily or as needed by the residents.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary team members, including psychiatrists, psychologists, nurse practitioners or program coordinator, to develop, implement, or evaluate treatment plans, including evaluating existing medications and recommending new medications.
• Educates residents, family members, and care givers about mental health and medical conditions, preventive health measures, medications and treatment plans while they participate in the Crisis Stabilization Program.
• Documents patients' medical and psychological histories, physical assessment results, diagnoses, treatment plans, prescriptions or outcomes daily.
• Prepares medical correspondence and reports.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Thorough knowledge of the principles, standards, practices and techniques related to psychiatric nursing.
• Thorough knowledge of the characteristics and precautions to be taken in the administration of psychotropic medication.
• Thorough knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques related to individual therapy and counseling practices for the mentally ill.
• Ability to coordinate and schedule therapy treatment services.
• Ability to accurately maintain patient medical records and prepare reports.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with individuals, physicians, subordinates and others contacted in the course of work.

Typical Education, Training and Work Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing and considerable professional experience in psychiatric nursing, or equivalent education/experience.

Licenses and Certifications

• State Certified Registered Nurse.
• Valid VA driver's license.