PRN Nurse: RN or LPN (Crisis Stabilization)

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Complete all admission and discharge paperwork including nursing assessments on individuals with mental health/substance abuse symptoms exhibiting a state of crisis and needs with development of nursing care plans
• Monitor all aspects of individual care, including diet and physical activity and report any concerns to the APRN and CSU Nurse Manager
• Monitor, record and report symptoms and changes in individuals' conditions by observation using proper nursing care to the APRN and CSU Program Manager and document individual progress or lack thereof
• Complete required daily shift notes for all individuals on CSU
• Maintain stock of supplies in department
• Provide education to individual and/or family in line with appropriate Release of Information
• Facilitate groups and activities on the unit with the individuals
• Aid in service-related compliance
• Intervene, stabilize and manage acute crisis situations as needed.
• Consult with other outpatient site staff regarding individual's
• Train co-staff in areas relating to service specialties as needed.
• Maintain confidentiality for all indirect/direct service in accordance with agency policies and HIPAA policies.
• Demonstrate competency for Blood Glucose Monitoring, Alcohol Breathalyzer, Urine Drug Screen, Pregnancy Test, and PPD skin tests
• Maintain clinical records in accordance with agency policies.
• Ensure timely completion of agency required trainings/workshops.
• Participate in meetings as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN) or Associate’s degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Current RN license in Georgia or LPN license in Georgia
• Experience working in a psychiatric setting preferred
• Knowledge of psychiatric medications and their effects
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills