PRN Crisis Services Nurse

Under the direction and guidance of the Director of Clinical Services, provides varied nursing services for clients receiving crisis stabilization services. Ensures that professional medical standards are maintained throughout the service area. Monitors and supports the health care provided to clients to assure compliance with regulatory requirements, including administering daily medications, providing daily medical assessments, ordering medications, managing medication administration records, transcribing doctors’ orders, drawing blood when needed, documenting activities, and attending clinical staffing and training meetings. Performs all work safely, in accordance with the highest professional ethical standards, and in alignment with Saint Joseph’s Villa mission, values, and guiding principles.

Responsibilities

• Admits clients to the program in the absence of clinical staff; obtains physician orders; orders medications; collaborates with pharmacy; transcribes orders.
• Develops, implements, and operates a quality‑assurance program to monitor medication dispensing by agency staff.
• Administers medications both intramuscularly and orally.
• Ensures agency policies and procedures meet all applicable local and state regulatory standards relating to medical and health issues.
• Provides consultation and referral regarding health questions and concerns of staff, clients, and their families.
• Conducts health screenings for defined agency populations.
• Completes nursing and medically related assessments ordered by the prescriber.
• Coordinates health services with community resources to ensure continuity of care upon discharge.
• Coordinates medical and psychiatric needs of clients with medical staff.
• Links clients to community resources such as housing, dental clinics, NA/AA groups, food pantry, health clinics, primary‑care physicians, and library/computer use.
• Provides training for staff and clients in appropriate areas.
• Maintains ongoing competency requirements for licensure.
• Attends required trainings, meetings, and seminars.
• Supervises staff on the assigned shift; oversees, monitors, and manages unit operations in the absence of other supervisors, collaborating with on‑call medical and clinical staff.
• Participates in staff, community, and program meetings that support an effective health‑care program for clients.
• Facilitates psycho‑educational groups for clients.
• Participates on the treatment team and attends staff meetings as required.
• Contributes to the development and implementation of service plans, objectives, and methods for individual clients and families.
• Maintains accurate client records in compliance with state licensing, professional accreditation, and HIPAA confidentiality standards.
• Enters and updates client data in the computer database; researches client information and insurance status.
• Documents daily nursing and treatment activities thoroughly.
• Responds to medical emergencies and calls emergency medical services for clients and staff when warranted.

Qualifications

• Licensed Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN/LVN).
• Associate’s degree or higher with coursework in nursing and at least one year of experience working with individuals with serious mental illnesses.
• Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) preferred.
• Valid licensure by the State of Virginia as an RN or LPN/LVN.
• Current certification in pharmacology.
• Not under disciplinary restrictions by the Virginia Board of Nursing.
• Proficient with Windows, Outlook, Microsoft Word and Excel, and internet research.