Eliot is seeking a Registered Nurse to join our Community Crisis Stabilization (CCS) team. CCS program is a twenty-four hour program designed to stabilize and support adults in psychiatric distress. This program is an alternative to hospitalization providing assessment and treatment delivering short term care in a structured and supportive environment. The ideal candidate will be able to quickly establish rapport with a wide range of clinical presentations and a diverse spectrum of clients. Knowledge of crisis intervention and engagement strategies is ideal.
Responsibilities:
• Provide supports/interventions that focus on maintaining clients at program to address behavioral health needs. • Conduct medical monitoring protocols providing education and consultation to the clients, families and staff. • Administer medications as prescribed by the practitioner; monitor clients for therapeutic and adverse effects consulting with medical team as needed. • Accurately complete all medication administration documentation. • Obtain written or verbal physician orders from on-site or on-call practitioner. • Collaborate with prescribing practitioner and community physicians to support coordinated treatment planning and ensure continuity of medical care. • Participate in daily psychiatric rounds, contributing to treatment plan development or revision, and ensure the implementation of physician orders.
Qualifications:
Associates degree in Nursing or equivalent 2-4 years of experience with population Licensed Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Valid Drivers License
Schedule:
CCS LPN day/evening- $41.86 CCS LPN weekend/overnight- $49.36 CCS RN day/evening- $57.00 CCS RN weekend/overnight- $64.00