Crisis Stabilization Unit RN

Join the McNabb Center Team as the Crisis Stabilization Unit RN today! The Crisis Stabilization Unit RN Job Purpose/Summary

• Serves as a clinical member of the multi-disciplinary team, providing treatment, rehabilitation, and support for client population.
• The CSU RN must be adept at multi-tasking.
• Provides direct medical care to clients in a CSU setting including clients in varying levels of crisis, frequently working with SPMI and clients with co-occurring issues.
• RN collaborates with Mobile Crisis and Walk in Center assisting with clients being referred to higher level of care, completing S-BARs.

• This position requires the RN to provide direct medical care to clients, during 12-hour shifts, on a residential Crisis Stabilization Unit.
• This position is required to provide nursing covering on a 12-hour shift despite any weather conditions or holidays that arise.
• Required to be certified in and adequately implement verbal and physical de-escalation techniques that include a wide range of bodily movements including but not limited to grasping, holding another person, and going down on knees, running, and walking.

• Position is based within Crisis Services that provides services 24/7.
• The role of the CSU RN is to ensure that coverage is provided 24/7 despite any weather conditions that may arise.
• This position requires working different shifts as needed.
• Must remain awake and alert during shift to monitor client safety.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; and employee will also perform other reasonably related job responsibilities as assigned by immediate supervisor and other management as required. This organization reserves the right to revise or change job duties as the need arises. Moreover, management reserves the right to change job descriptions, job duties, or working schedules based on their duty to accommodate individuals with disabilities.

This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

• Attends treatment team as available.
• Responds to all flags, emails, and voicemails within 1-2 business days.
• Returns calls within 15 minutes.
• Assists with administering medications and providing staff coverage as needed.
• Clearly communicates to team members throughout shift regarding client behaviors, needs, and any other relevant information.
• Works in a multi-disciplinary team to meet the needs of the clients served.
• Demonstrates a consideration and concern for fellow workers and their jobs and promotes harmonious relationships and attitudes.
• Willingness to accept additional assignments and / or changes in assignment and/or work duties.
• Promotes an environment in which the customs and spiritual beliefs of the individual are respected.
• Communicates directly and approaches conflict with a problem-solving approach.

• Performs the initial admission nursing assessment and completes required admission paperwork including nursing assessment, nursing note and nursing admission orders.
• Update medication tabs.
• Update allergy lists.
• Complete paper MAR.
• Obtain urine drug screen, BAL and pregnancy tests upon admission.
• Follows all established protocols and guidelines for admission prior to admitting the client to the unit.
• Makes the determination of the appropriate admission protocols needed for each client (ex.
  
  -agitation protocol, diabetic protocol, HTN protocol).
• Obtains admission orders from the on-call prescriber in a timely manner.
• Completes charting for each client during every shift prior to the end of shift.
• Completes transition paperwork and discusses medication and aftercare instructions with client and/or family. Provides copy of paperwork for clients.
• Counts controlled substances and documents at every shift change. Notify supervisor immediately of any discrepancies.
• Obtains and charts vital signs on every shift.
• Monitor for significant changes in client's condition/behavior every shift and make referrals to obtain new orders as needed.
• Administer scheduled, routine, and PRN medication in a timely manner.
• Obtains blood sugars as ordered.
• Triages potential referrals with Mobile Crisis and Walk in Center.
• Coordinates arrival times for potential clients with Mobile Crisis, Walk in Center and Transporters
• Complete C-SSRS on each client
• Attend to guest and/or client needs during medical emergencies (ie: seizures, falls, etc)
• Coordinate with Emergency Departments and EMS
• Obtain Prior Authorizations
• Answer phone calls from recently transitioned guests regarding medication issues
• Weekly medication counts of routine medications
• Update Admission/Discharge log each time a client is admitted or transitioned from unit.
• Complete follow-up calls on weekends in accordance to program requirements.

• Perform the initial medical assessment of individual within 30 minutes of arrival.
• Makes a determination of the appropriate protocols upon admission.
• Completes all chart documentation within…