Crisis Center RN-PRN

This position is part of a multidisciplinary team that provides comprehensive care to individuals experiencing acute psychiatric crisis. The registered nurse role involves rapid assessment, crisis intervention, de-escalation, medication administration, and coordination of care in a fast-paced high-acuity environment. The registered nurse provides services to adult individuals with severe and persistent mental illness in a 24/7 facility. The RN collaborates closely with psychiatrists, nurse practitioners, and other healthcare professionals to ensure the safety and stabilization of individuals. The RN will perform initial and ongoing mental health and physical assessments of individuals in crisis, administer medications, including psychotropic drugs, and monitor for efficacy and side effects. Provide therapeutic interventions including crisis de-escalation and therapeutic communications. Monitor and maintain a safe and secure therapeutic environment. Document care provided, and interventions accurately in the electronic medical record. Participate in team meetings and case reviews. Educate individuals and families about mental health conditions, treatment options, and discharge along with aftercare planning. Provide assistance as needed for other services. supported housing, employment services, co-occurring psychiatric and substance use disorders (COPSD). The Crisis Center RN provides evidenced based services to assist individuals in maintaining or improving their ability to function in the community and work towards their recovery goals.

Days vary due to PRN status. 12 hour shifts 6PM-6AM or 6AM-6PM

Qualifications

Education, Training, & Experience

• Must be licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Texas.
• Must have at least one year of Mental Health Nursing experience.
• Must have valid Texas Driver License and a good driving record.
• Must have at least one year of case management experience.
• Two years of inpatient nursing is preferred.
• Must have reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Knowledge of community resources, of case management principles, objectives, standards, methods, and of program policies and procedures.
• Be able to complete detailed, yet concise progress notes on all services provided during the sessions;
• Have the knowledge and experience in providing rehabilitative services to individuals with mental illness.
• Ability to assess individual needs, to coordinate services, to communicate effectively and to train others.
• Have the knowledge of the social services system and the ability to connect clients with appropriate services;
• Ability to write clearly and professionally;
• Have the ability to think clearly and logically, in order to deal with potentially dangerous and/or emotional situations.
• Working knowledge of Behavioral Health medications (antipsychotics, antidepressants, psychotropic agents, and mood stabilizers, and anticonvulsants)