Description:
Due to critical service need of the communities we serve, we are offering a $4,000 sign-on bonus. We are eager to continue to provide quality and compassionate care in our service areas and need you to make this happen!
The Nurse LPN/RN at our Crisis Center Stabilization Center provides direct and indirect patient care in the local Crisis Stabilization Center in a psychiatric capacity. Maintains standards of Professional Nursing Practice. Participates as an interdisciplinary team member responsible for overall coordination of care and services delivered to individuals experiencing behavioral crisis. Works collaboratively with members of the health care team to provide patient/family education. This position is for week days Monday - Friday 7 am - 3:30 pm
Responsibilities Include:
Performs nursing care such as health assessments, pain assessments, vital signs, applying dressings and general daily care of individuals who present at the Crisis Stabilization Center
Performs all duties of medication administration including medication pass, injections, and observing self-administration of medication
Manages medications including completing the MAR, updating the MAR and counting controlled substances
Provides patient education regarding physical health and medications
Coordinates care with staff, residents, family, physicians, psychiatrists, hospitals and pharmacies
Reports and records observable changes in individuals behavior, attitude and physical condition
Assists staff with various diagnostic and treatment procedures
Provides education on procedures and protocols to new employees
Participates in team and leadership meetings as assigned
Requires effective verbal, written and nonverbal communication skills
Possesses cognitive, organizational and emotional abilities and maturity to deal effectively with multiple stressors, deadlines and difficult situations
Provides direct patient care to adults
Requires working with patients who could be verbally or physically agitated
Participates in mandatory overtime (if/when needed)
EDUCATION
Associates degree in nursing required
Bachelors degree in nursing preferred
WORK EXPERIENCE/TRAINING/ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
At least one year of psychiatric experience; experience in a hospital or acute care setting preferred
LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION
LPN or RN (valid in MO) required
Compass Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and an E-Verify participant.
Employment Type: Full-Time
