Crisis Center Triage RN (Registered Nurse)

Porter-Starke Services, Inc.
Valparaiso, IN Full Time
POSTED ON 6/9/2024
We are in need of PT NIGHTS & PRN!

Position Summary

Recommends and oversees implementation of all medical policies and procedures for Inpatient Nursing, ensuring the safety and well-being of the clients utilizing the Crisis Stabilization Center and/or the Inpatient Care Center.

STARTING SALARY

  • $31.25/hour and up based on experience

Benefits

  • Up to $8/hour in shift differential
  • 401(k) with 20% company matching
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance options
  • Company paid life insurance and long term disability
  • Employee discounts (YMCA)
  • Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Generous PTO
  • 11 paid holidays
  • Educational Reimbursement ($200/month)
  • Tuition Assistance ($5,250 eligibility)
  • Company-wide employee recognition events
  • Free health and wellness screenings
  • EAP Program

Position Responsibilities

Essential Functions:

  • Interacts with health care professionals and provides necessary care.
  • Completes and reviews all required admission assessments, orders and paperwork.
  • Completes medication reconciliation for new admissions.
  • Completes point of care testing.
  • Observes and monitors assessment scales such as CIWA, AUDIT, CSSRS, AIMS, etc.
  • Reviews and documents client response to medication and health status.
  • Assesses physical health of clients and confers with physicians to coordinate care as needed.
  • Participates in staff meetings and other meetings as requested or assigned.
  • Completes electronic medical record documentation as required.
  • Other duties may be assigned.

Non-Essential Functions

  • Reviews and documents as needed the physical and mental condition of clients.
  • Coordinates medication reviews and staffing’s with agency physicians.
  • Conducts record searches as requested by the treatment team or physician to obtain a history of medications and responses.
  • Interacts with physicians, managed care, and pharmacy to assist patients with obtaining medication.

Competencies

  • All medical policies and procedures specifically related to the various adult and children’s services provided in a crisis facility.
  • Safety regulations for the services of a crisis facility.
  • Crisis and emergency protocols as they apply to the various types of services provided by the organization.
  • Pharmacology, medication administration techniques, and medication effects.
  • Basic first aid, infection control principles, and public health requirements.

The Staff Member Must Demonstrate Skills In

  • Signs and symptoms of psychiatric disorders.
  • Interpersonal communication, problem-solving, and organization.
  • Handling crisis and medical emergencies.
  • Interfacing and referring to outside contacts.
  • Presenting information and responding to questions from individuals and groups of clients, customers, co-workers, and the general public.
  • Typing and basic computer usage.

Education Requirements

  • ASN required, BSN preferred
  • 1-2 years of psychiatric nursing preferred

Experience Requirements

  • Minimum of 2 years’ experience in psychiatric nursing is preferred.

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION

  • Current Indiana license as a Registered Nurse is required.

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