Relief RN - Crisis Stabilization Unit

About the role

The Crisis Stabilization Unit (CSU) of Lakeview Center serves as an acute-care inpatient psychiatric facility for persons with mental health or co-occurring disorders from Escambia and Santa Rosa Counties. The CSU is 24-hour continuous operations unit that serves voluntary clients as well as individuals admitted to the facility under the Baker Act or Marchman Act. The unit serves individuals 18 years of age and older. Services are designed and implemented to support the recovery, health or well-being of the persons or families served, to reduce symptoms, or needs, and to build resilience and restore, or improve functioning.

Responsibilities

• Perform work requiring advanced knowledge (License) and use such advanced knowledge to consistently exercise discretion and independent judgment in providing the highest quality client-centered therapeutic services to mental health, substance abuse, or developmentally disabled clients.
• Serve as a consultant and mentor to other medical/non-medical direct care employees.
• Ensure services are provided and documented in compliance with applicable laws and regulations, in addition to LCI and division standards.
• Provide assessment, treatment planning, direct service provision, person centered services using specialized knowledge and skills and manage client risk and safety.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited nursing school.
• Valid license as a Registered Nurse in Florida.
• CPR certification.
• Effective performance of client/patient behavior management techniques (CPI) with appropriate training.
• Ability to provide individualized, integrated mental health, substance abuse and co-occurring services to meet the needs of individuals served and their families.
• Pass organization screening requirements, including state or federal background screenings as appropriate.

Pay

Base pay ranges from $27.40 - $33.55 an hour based on experience with an additional supplemental pay (up to 8% of base pay) for the Crisis Stabilization Unit. Shift differentials pay $6.00 - $10.00 per hour when applicable.

Schedule

Shifts may vary based on operational needs.

Benefits

LifeView Group, Inc. offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

Qualifications

Must be a graduate of an accredited nursing school. Must have a valid license as a Registered Nurse in Florida. Must be certified in CPR. Must be able to effectively perform client/patient behavior management techniques (CPI) with appropriate training. Must be able to provide individualized, integrated mental health, substance abuse and co-occurring services to meet the needs of individuals served and their families. Must be able to pass organization screening requirements, including state or federal background screenings as appropriate.

Skills

Advanced knowledge of nursing practices, crisis intervention, and mental health treatment. Ability to manage client risk and safety. Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Knowledge of relevant laws and regulations.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

Contact Information

To Apply: Interested applicants please visit https://www.lifeviewgroup.org/careers-overview and complete the on-line application. If you require additional assistance, please call Human Resources at 850-495-3512. LifeView Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity employer. Individuals with Disabilities and Veterans are encouraged to apply. Drug Free Workplace Employer, DRUG TESTING REQUIRED A Level II background screening is required. For more information, please use the following link. HB531 | Florida Agency for Health Care Administration.