Nurse (Rn / Lpn) - Behavioral Services

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Job Type:

Regular

Scheduled Hours:

16

Work Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Weekend Nurse (RN or LPN) - Community Crisis Stabilization Unit (CCS)

Job Description:

• Weekend Schedule: 16 hours, Sat & Sun (7am-3pm)

The Staff Nurse is an RN or LPN who works​ collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team in a crisis stabilization unit. Provides crisis intervention and performs clinical screening/assessments of children and adults' mental health, substance use, and physical health needs.

The Community Crisis Stabilization Program is a 24/7 facility that works as a team to lead encouraging groups, connect clients with medication evaluations, and follow through with aftercare plans. Our CSU offers short-term residential stabilization services for individuals with psychiatric and/or substance abuse disorders. Individuals are accepted on a voluntary basis and the average length of stay for the program is three to five calendar days.

Responsibilities:

• Collects appropriate assessment and screening information, to include bio-psycho-social information, psychiatric and medication history, and alcohol/drug information
• Establishes & oversees medication administration
• Monitors and records the biomedical status and conditions of all clients admitted, including all observed symptoms, reactions, treatments, and changes in the client’s safety status
• Participates in treatment team meetings and assists with development of care plans
• Collaborates with the team in providing health information and maintenance of the medical record
• Monitors the patient milieu for safety issues and assists with promoting a positive therapeutic environment.
• Assists in the admitting, discharging and transferring process.

Qualifications:

• Valid and current Massachusetts licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN)
• Current certification in CPR
• Bilingual candidates preferred, but not required

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

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