Registered Nurse - Crisis Services (Contingent)

Job description

REGISTERED NURSE – CRISIS SERVICES (CONTINGENT)

(THIS IS A CONTINGENT POSITION)

Under the general supervision of the Charge Nurse, the Registered Nurse – Crisis Services monitors clients, administers medications, keeps records, consults with healthcare providers, and educates clients utilizing the nursing processes of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides nursing care and services within the standards and scope of nursing practice as defined within the state Nurse Practice Act regulations, policies, procedures, and protocols, in addition to facility specific policies and procedures.
• Utilizes the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation, to provide, delegate, supervise and document care and teaching of clients and their caregivers.
• Serves as a client advocate while utilizing the nursing process to plan, deliver, and evaluate goal-focused, individualized, safe, age specific care for all clients, including those with complex needs.
• Utilizes client/patient centered approach to gather information about the person and their circumstances.
• Performs additional related duties as assigned.

REQUIRED EDUCATION:

• Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing as a Registered Nurse. (BSN preferred).

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

• One (1) year of full-time paid experience working in a behavioral health setting.

Trauma Informed Care experience is preferred.

REQUIRED LICENSE(S):

• A Valid State of Michigan clinical licensure: RN
• A valid State of Michigan Driver’s License with a safe and acceptable driving record.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS:

• A Nursing Competency Checklist must be completed as part of the new hire onboarding process.

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