Registered Nurse (Crisis Stabilization)

Job Duties And Responsibilities

• Complete all admission and discharge paperwork including nursing assessments on individuals with mental health/substance use 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 there of
• Complete required daily shift notes for all individuals on CSU
• Ensure all chart checks, CIWA, COWS, vitals are completed on the shift and all required logs (refrigerator, temperature logs) are updated on the shift
• Transcribe orders if needed
• Review/update BHL board to ensure accurate and complete census
• Maintains stock of supplies in department
• Provide education to individual and/or family in line with appropriate Release of Information
• Provide education to individuals regarding treatment and aftercare individually
• Facilitate groups and activities on the unit with the individuals
• Intervene, stabilize and manage acute crisis situations as needed.
• Consult with other outpatient site staff regarding individual's treatment
• Assist in training 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, PPD skin tests and in performing safe phlebotomy practices when collecting blood
• Monitor and document all ordered labs, screenings, and results such as PPD, Blood Glucose, UA, RPR, Blood Chem, and CBC
• 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)

Benefits

• Health Insurance through the State Health Benefit Plan of GAFlexible Benefits such as dental, vision, life, critical illness, etc.
• Retailment Plan with employer matching
• 4 weeks of Paid Time Off with increase of accruals based on years of service
• 10 paid holidays
• Personal day
• Clinical supervision for candidates on a licensure track.