What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse - PRN - Psychiatric Subacute position at Volunteers of America, Utah?
Description:
Job Type:
PRN / Part-time
Location:
Creekside Stabilization Center, 697 West 4170 South, Murray, UT
Pay:
$35 - $40/hr DOE/DOQ, plus a $2/hr differential for night shifts
Benefits
403b retirement plan with employer match (50% match up to 3%).
Employee Assistance Program for all employees
Employee Referral Program including cash bonuses and paid time off
About
Volunteers of America, Utah is an affiliate of a national, nonprofit, faith-based organization that has served communities across the United States for more than 125 years. Volunteers of America, Utah’s mission is to provide community-supported paths for those who are vulnerable to improve their lives and increase their self-reliance. Our programs serve people experiencing challenges related to mental health, substance use, and homelessness. We encourage all who are passionate about making a difference, including individuals with lived experience, to apply.
Description
Volunteers of America, Utah is hiring a PRN Registered Nurse for our 20-bed psychiatric subacute facility at Creekside Stabilization Center. Subacute provides 24-hour, medically monitored care for adults who are stepping down from a psychiatric hospital or state hospital stay, or stepping up from outpatient care. Some patients need a detox component. All patients are admitted voluntarily. Expected length of stay is about 5 days. Working with the team APRN, you will manage medications, monitor for medical complications, and help patients stabilize for transition to a less restrictive level of care.
About Volunteers Of America, Utah
Volunteers of America, Utah is an affiliate of a national, nonprofit, faith-based organization that has served communities across the United States for more than 125 years. Our mission is to provide community-supported paths for those who are vulnerable to improve their lives and increase their self-reliance. Our programs serve people experiencing challenges related to mental health, substance use, and homelessness. We encourage all who are passionate about making a difference, including individuals with lived experience, to apply.
Position Summary
The Registered Nurse works in conjunction with the team APRN to organize and manage the system of administering medication; deliver medication administration and medical services; and provide a range of treatment, rehabilitation, and support services.
Schedule and On-Call
PRN and part-time positions with 12-hour shifts. There is a preference for weekend overnight shifts. In addition to scheduled shifts, nurses are required to be available to come in when a staff member calls out or does not show up and alternate coverage cannot be found. Based on current staffing, on-call assignments are expected to be about 5 to 6 days per month.
On-call pay: $3/hr for each on-call hour
When called in, you are paid your regular rate for the hours worked
Night shift differential: an additional $2/hr for night shifts
Essential Duties
Manage the medication system with the team psychiatrist or APRN, including administering medications and medical services
Arrange required lab work and complete necessary documentation for the medication system
Keep clients current on labs as needed
Screen and monitor clients for medical problems and medication side effects, and educate clients and team members about side effects
Monitor withdrawal for patients with a detox component, including CIWA-Ar and COWS assessments
Monitor medication safety for QTc, lithium, valproate, and clozapine, and check for drug interactions
Screen new admissions for high-risk factors, complete initial assessments, and assist with other intake processes
Complete medical and medication reconciliation for patients transferring from psychiatric hospitals
Coordinate services with other medical professionals, including pharmacy staff, medication representatives, and other treatment providers
Work with clients to build strategies that help them take medications as prescribed, such as reminders and individualized routines
Support discharge and step-down planning with the team and receiving providers
Complete timely, accurate documentation that meets program requirements
Take part in daily staff meetings and treatment planning reviews
Train staff, clients, and others on health and medication topics as needed
Attend work on a regular and predictable basis
Secondary Duties
Maintain professional relationships with referral sources, community figures, and other professionals
Maintain professional skills and continuing education requirements through conferences, workshops, courses, and professional reading approved by the Program Manager
Demonstrate familiarity with and adherence to Utah laws on confidentiality and mandatory reporting
Conduct professional life in accordance with the standards of the discipline and agency clinical policies and procedures
Stay current on behavioral health trends, including comorbid mental health issues, psychopharmacology advances, and evidence-based practices
Requirements:
Perform other functions as necessary or assigned
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements below represent the knowledge, skill, and ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Required:
Current Utah RN license
Demonstrated crisis intervention skills
Sound judgment within the scope of the position, with the ability to maintain professional boundaries, confidentiality, and agency policies
Ability to maintain professionalism and adapt to change
Organized, detail-oriented, and self-directed
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Computer literacy, including Microsoft Office
Ability to interact professionally with a diverse workforce, clients, and the public
Willingness to accept supervision and direction
Ability to become CPR and First Aid certified
At least 21 years old
Ability to pass a Utah DHHS Office of Licensing background screening and pre-employment drug screen. Must maintain eligible/pass determination through DHHS' continuous background monitoring
Preferred:
Experience in a psychiatric hospital, subacute, or other medically monitored psychiatric setting
Experience managing alcohol or opioid withdrawal
Experience monitoring patients on lithium, clozapine, or other medications that require lab monitoring
Experience working with individuals who have serious mental illness and/or substance use disorders
Physical Demands
Work is performed in a 24-hour medically monitored psychiatric subacute facility. The role requires moving around the unit and interacting with clients during 12-hour shifts, and may involve extended computer use.
Compensation Details:
35-40 Hourly Wage
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Job Type:
PRN / Part-time
Location:
Creekside Stabilization Center, 697 West 4170 South, Murray, UT
Pay:
$35 - $40/hr DOE/DOQ, plus a $2/hr differential for night shifts
Benefits
403b retirement plan with employer match (50% match up to 3%).
Employee Assistance Program for all employees
Employee Referral Program including cash bonuses and paid time off
About
Volunteers of America, Utah is an affiliate of a national, nonprofit, faith-based organization that has served communities across the United States for more than 125 years. Volunteers of America, Utah’s mission is to provide community-supported paths for those who are vulnerable to improve their lives and increase their self-reliance. Our programs serve people experiencing challenges related to mental health, substance use, and homelessness. We encourage all who are passionate about making a difference, including individuals with lived experience, to apply.
Description
Volunteers of America, Utah is hiring a PRN Registered Nurse for our 20-bed psychiatric subacute facility at Creekside Stabilization Center. Subacute provides 24-hour, medically monitored care for adults who are stepping down from a psychiatric hospital or state hospital stay, or stepping up from outpatient care. Some patients need a detox component. All patients are admitted voluntarily. Expected length of stay is about 5 days. Working with the team APRN, you will manage medications, monitor for medical complications, and help patients stabilize for transition to a less restrictive level of care.
About Volunteers Of America, Utah
Volunteers of America, Utah is an affiliate of a national, nonprofit, faith-based organization that has served communities across the United States for more than 125 years. Our mission is to provide community-supported paths for those who are vulnerable to improve their lives and increase their self-reliance. Our programs serve people experiencing challenges related to mental health, substance use, and homelessness. We encourage all who are passionate about making a difference, including individuals with lived experience, to apply.
Position Summary
The Registered Nurse works in conjunction with the team APRN to organize and manage the system of administering medication; deliver medication administration and medical services; and provide a range of treatment, rehabilitation, and support services.
Schedule and On-Call
PRN and part-time positions with 12-hour shifts. There is a preference for weekend overnight shifts. In addition to scheduled shifts, nurses are required to be available to come in when a staff member calls out or does not show up and alternate coverage cannot be found. Based on current staffing, on-call assignments are expected to be about 5 to 6 days per month.
On-call pay: $3/hr for each on-call hour
When called in, you are paid your regular rate for the hours worked
Night shift differential: an additional $2/hr for night shifts
Essential Duties
Manage the medication system with the team psychiatrist or APRN, including administering medications and medical services
Arrange required lab work and complete necessary documentation for the medication system
Keep clients current on labs as needed
Screen and monitor clients for medical problems and medication side effects, and educate clients and team members about side effects
Monitor withdrawal for patients with a detox component, including CIWA-Ar and COWS assessments
Monitor medication safety for QTc, lithium, valproate, and clozapine, and check for drug interactions
Screen new admissions for high-risk factors, complete initial assessments, and assist with other intake processes
Complete medical and medication reconciliation for patients transferring from psychiatric hospitals
Coordinate services with other medical professionals, including pharmacy staff, medication representatives, and other treatment providers
Work with clients to build strategies that help them take medications as prescribed, such as reminders and individualized routines
Support discharge and step-down planning with the team and receiving providers
Complete timely, accurate documentation that meets program requirements
Take part in daily staff meetings and treatment planning reviews
Train staff, clients, and others on health and medication topics as needed
Attend work on a regular and predictable basis
Secondary Duties
Maintain professional relationships with referral sources, community figures, and other professionals
Maintain professional skills and continuing education requirements through conferences, workshops, courses, and professional reading approved by the Program Manager
Demonstrate familiarity with and adherence to Utah laws on confidentiality and mandatory reporting
Conduct professional life in accordance with the standards of the discipline and agency clinical policies and procedures
Stay current on behavioral health trends, including comorbid mental health issues, psychopharmacology advances, and evidence-based practices
Requirements:
Perform other functions as necessary or assigned
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements below represent the knowledge, skill, and ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Required:
Current Utah RN license
Demonstrated crisis intervention skills
Sound judgment within the scope of the position, with the ability to maintain professional boundaries, confidentiality, and agency policies
Ability to maintain professionalism and adapt to change
Organized, detail-oriented, and self-directed
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Computer literacy, including Microsoft Office
Ability to interact professionally with a diverse workforce, clients, and the public
Willingness to accept supervision and direction
Ability to become CPR and First Aid certified
At least 21 years old
Ability to pass a Utah DHHS Office of Licensing background screening and pre-employment drug screen. Must maintain eligible/pass determination through DHHS' continuous background monitoring
Preferred:
Experience in a psychiatric hospital, subacute, or other medically monitored psychiatric setting
Experience managing alcohol or opioid withdrawal
Experience monitoring patients on lithium, clozapine, or other medications that require lab monitoring
Experience working with individuals who have serious mental illness and/or substance use disorders
Physical Demands
Work is performed in a 24-hour medically monitored psychiatric subacute facility. The role requires moving around the unit and interacting with clients during 12-hour shifts, and may involve extended computer use.
Compensation Details:
35-40 Hourly Wage
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Salary : $35 - $40