RN - Crisis (Temporary Observation)

POSITION SUMMARY/FUNCTION
The primary responsibility of this position is to provide routine and emergency mental health and/or substance
use stabilization, education, and treatment planning of individuals at the Crisis Stabilization Unit (CSU) within
the scope of nursing practice. The purpose of this position is to help promote the overall physical health, mental
health, and substance use recovery of individuals utilizing the Trauma Informed Care approach in all areas of the
job.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBLITIES/FUNCTIONS/TASKS:

1. Performs skilled nursing interventions to manage the care of individuals on the Crisis Stabilization Unit
(CSU)

2. Provides face to face intervention to individuals and significant others to promote stabilization of a
crisis-situation or related medical need.
3. Assists individuals in accessing appropriate medical treatment, obtaining personal and/or medical care
supplies and collaborates with community providers.
4. Develops treatment plans within 24 hours of admission. Coordinates the stabilization unit treatment
plan and treatment plan reviews with the CSU treatment team.
5. Assesses the mental status of persons to determine the safety of individuals and others according to the emergency severity index and CSU established exclusionary criteria guidelines.
6. Provides group wellness care to the Stabilization Unit patients.
7. Assists psychiatrist and/or medical physician as needed by performing medication monitoring and
triaging.
8. Assist with maintaining individual’s records in a professional manner and in accordance with all specified guidelines of SpectraCare Personnel Policy, SpectraCare Clinical Policy, including but not limited to the Alabama Administrative Code, CMS, and all other applicable regulating and contractual entities.

• Nursing degree (RN) with active Alabama nursing license without restrictions/disciplines.
• 1 year psych, geriatric, nursing home experience is required
• Possess a valid Driver License with good MVR.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• Three (3) plus years’ experience in psychiatric nursing.
• Experience in mental health, substance use, intellectual disability or similar field preferred.