Crisis Nurse

3 weeks ago


Gastonia, United States Phoenix Counseling & Crisis Centers Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

Crisis Nurse (RN & LPN) positions are available at Cleveland and Gaston Crisis & Recovery Centers.

We are seeking RNs And LPNs - Facility Crisis Services SA to join our team You will be responsible for delivering high-quality care to assigned patients.

Under general supervision, provides professional psychiatric nursing care to acutely and chronically ill mental health, substance abuse, and developmentally disabled consumers within a 24/7/365 crisis unit. A crisis nurse performs the full range of psychiatric nursing duties. Work assignments require a thorough knowledge of behavioral health practices and procedures, laws and regulations, the ability to work independently, and involve team leader shift responsibility for crisis therapists, counselors, and support workers.

Qualifications:

  • Previous experience in nursing or other medical fields
  • Familiarity with medical tools and equipment
  • Ability to build rapport with patients
  • Compassionate and caring demeanor
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Observes assigned consumers on a daily basis to identify, interpret, and document physical and emotional status and/or patterns, such as assaultive or suicidal behavior, and response to treatment or medication; as part of a multi-disciplinary team, assists in formulating a diagnosis and developing and implementing individualized consumer treatment plans based on observations; provides crisis intervention to those individuals experiencing acute episodes.

Participates in or leads individual or group counseling sessions, family conferences, and recreational and social therapy sessions to assist consumers in understanding the nature of emotional and physical problems, accepting the need for treatment and addressing issues such as communicable disease and family planning; participates in departmental and team meetings to discuss consumer care and progress, shift activity, and program policies and procedures.

Accurately take and administer physician/NP orders. Administers psychotropic medications to consumers, monitors use, calls in medication orders to pharmacies, and documents reactions; instructs consumers on the purpose, dosage, and side effects of medication, and explains the legal process related to the consumer's refusal to take prescribed medication.

Obtains medical, psychiatric, social, and family histories of new admissions; takes and records vital signs; obtains lab specimens; assists physicians with exams; schedules and arranges for special tests; develops discharge plans; maintains timely and accurate charts and logs; monitors supplies; and may draw blood.

Aids consumers in obtaining proper medical care, after release or during hospitalization, by identifying community agencies and resources to assist consumers with stabilization while living in the community; interact with private medical facilities, courts, and county and State agencies to express concerns of the consumer and to discuss treatment; testifies in court as to the consumer's mental and physical condition

Preferred and Minimum Position Qualifications:

Possession of a valid Registered Nurse license issued by the North Carolina State Board of Registered Nursing or LPN credentials.

One year of experience in an acute psychiatric care or consumer community mental health facility.

Company DescriptionPhoenix is committed to providing easy access to a comprehensive range of behavioral health services in the Gaston, Lincoln, and Cleveland County communities. We deliver a continuum of care that includes screening, evaluation, crisis stabilization, sexual assault services, and both inpatient and outpatient treatment for mental illness, addictions, and developmental disabilities.Company DescriptionPhoenix is committed to providing easy access to a comprehensive range of behavioral health services in the Gaston, Lincoln, and Cleveland County communities. We deliver a continuum of care that includes screening, evaluation, crisis stabilization, sexual assault services, and both inpatient and outpatient treatment for mental illness, addictions, and developmental disabilities.
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