Centerstone
Behavioral Health Nurse
Provides nursing care to clients in crisis in the Walk-In Center and Crisis Stabilization Unit. Provides medication monitoring, adjusts medications within limits prescribed by authorized prescriber. Provides information, education, and support to individuals in crisis that promote wellness and recovery. 12 hour nights, 7p-7:30a Essential Duties & Responsibilities Performs nursing assessments on individuals being admitted to the WIC/CSU. Monitors vitals, performs lab testing, and evaluates medical appropriateness for admission and continued stay. Obtain and enters orders into EMR from authorized prescriber. Administers and gives medications to patients, monitors the dosage, side effects, use and documents patients' reactions. Provides medication training to the guest or guest's family/guardian to administer the guest's medication, to monitor proper levels of dosage and watch for side effects. Develops and maintains the Treatment Plan of Care for guests. Oversees the administering of nursing needs of guests. Performs as a liaison role between guest and the authorized prescriber, pharmacist, family, and/or collateral support systems. Coordinates guest- staff assignment of care and provides shift change report. Observes guests on a day-to-day basis and provides documentation in the EMR. Provides group or individual education as needed. Participates and/or leads staff meetings and training as scheduled or necessary. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Effectively communicate via written, verbal, in person and virtual methods. Performs basic electronic medical record computer skills. Detail oriented with effective problem solving skills Possesses leadership skills Knowledge base in psychotropic medications. Skill in crisis intervention. Ability to de-escalate patient/clients using evidence based de-escalation training to include safety holds as necessary. Qualifications Education Level Minimum of Associates Nursing Degree from an accredited school or a Waiver approved LPN by State of TN. RN Preferred. Years of Experience One year of behavioral health nursing experience preferred Certification/Licensure Licensure required. Valid driver's license required. Physical Requirements Standing
20% Sitting
80% Squatting
Occasional Kneeling
Occasional Bending
Occasional Driving
Occasional Lifting
Occasional Disclaimer The duties and responsibilities described in this document are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time, or the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands. Time Type:
Full time Pay Range:
$29.63--$41.54 Delivering care that changes people's lives starts with our employees. Below are just some of the great benefits Centerstone employees enjoy: Medical, dental, and vision health coverage Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts 403b retirement plan with company match Paid time off and ten paid holidays AD&D Insurance, Life Insurance, and Long Term Disability (company paid) Employee Resource Groups Continuing education opportunities Employee Assistance Program Centerstone is an equal opportunity employer. Employment at Centerstone is based solely on a person's merit and qualifications directly related to professional competence. Centerstone does not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), or any other basis protected by law. Our approach to culture is to create an environment that encourages, supports and celebrates the voices and experiences of our employees. We are committed to a culture of empowerment, respect, integrity, and expertise that powers our innovation and connects us to each other, our clients, and the communities we serve.
Provides nursing care to clients in crisis in the Walk-In Center and Crisis Stabilization Unit. Provides medication monitoring, adjusts medications within limits prescribed by authorized prescriber. Provides information, education, and support to individuals in crisis that promote wellness and recovery. 12 hour nights, 7p-7:30a Essential Duties & Responsibilities Performs nursing assessments on individuals being admitted to the WIC/CSU. Monitors vitals, performs lab testing, and evaluates medical appropriateness for admission and continued stay. Obtain and enters orders into EMR from authorized prescriber. Administers and gives medications to patients, monitors the dosage, side effects, use and documents patients' reactions. Provides medication training to the guest or guest's family/guardian to administer the guest's medication, to monitor proper levels of dosage and watch for side effects. Develops and maintains the Treatment Plan of Care for guests. Oversees the administering of nursing needs of guests. Performs as a liaison role between guest and the authorized prescriber, pharmacist, family, and/or collateral support systems. Coordinates guest- staff assignment of care and provides shift change report. Observes guests on a day-to-day basis and provides documentation in the EMR. Provides group or individual education as needed. Participates and/or leads staff meetings and training as scheduled or necessary. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Effectively communicate via written, verbal, in person and virtual methods. Performs basic electronic medical record computer skills. Detail oriented with effective problem solving skills Possesses leadership skills Knowledge base in psychotropic medications. Skill in crisis intervention. Ability to de-escalate patient/clients using evidence based de-escalation training to include safety holds as necessary. Qualifications Education Level Minimum of Associates Nursing Degree from an accredited school or a Waiver approved LPN by State of TN. RN Preferred. Years of Experience One year of behavioral health nursing experience preferred Certification/Licensure Licensure required. Valid driver's license required. Physical Requirements Standing
20% Sitting
80% Squatting
Occasional Kneeling
Occasional Bending
Occasional Driving
Occasional Lifting
Occasional Disclaimer The duties and responsibilities described in this document are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time, or the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands. Time Type:
Full time Pay Range:
$29.63--$41.54 Delivering care that changes people's lives starts with our employees. Below are just some of the great benefits Centerstone employees enjoy: Medical, dental, and vision health coverage Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts 403b retirement plan with company match Paid time off and ten paid holidays AD&D Insurance, Life Insurance, and Long Term Disability (company paid) Employee Resource Groups Continuing education opportunities Employee Assistance Program Centerstone is an equal opportunity employer. Employment at Centerstone is based solely on a person's merit and qualifications directly related to professional competence. Centerstone does not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), or any other basis protected by law. Our approach to culture is to create an environment that encourages, supports and celebrates the voices and experiences of our employees. We are committed to a culture of empowerment, respect, integrity, and expertise that powers our innovation and connects us to each other, our clients, and the communities we serve.