RN II - Carastar Crisis Center, Night Shift

Job Description

Job Description

CLASSIFICATION : Mental Health Professional II

SUPERVISOR : Carastar Crisis Center Director

DEFINITION :

This is responsible professional work in the field of nursing in a CrisisCenter setting.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES :

• Function as a support agent to all clients in the program, supervising their day-to-day activities in accordance with the established schedule and procedures of the program.
• Assist the psychiatrist and physician in monitoring clients receiving psychotropic medications, ordering supplies and medications as needed, and documenting on inventory.
• Assist in evaluating the clients' general medical and mental status.
• Assist attending physician in performing routine medication checks.
• Administer intramuscular medications as ordered by the doctor.
• Record documentation of medications given on MAR and in Electronic Health Record.
• Conduct, document and bill for medication monitoring on consumers receiving psychotropic medication.
• Conduct vitals on all consumers as ordered.
• Conduct RN Nursing Assessments and complete Nursing Plans for all consumers admitted to either Temporary Observation or Extended Observation Unit.
• Assist in the oversight of the supply orders and inventory of medical supplies needed for the unit.
• Conduct testing as needed such as COVID or TB tests.
• Coordinate with lab personal on labs ordered and review of results, communicating outcomes and abnormal values or concerns to the physician.
• Provide individual and group training and education to consumers regarding their psychotropic medications and other health-related concerns.
• Complete admission paperwork for any admissions during shift in Electronic Health Record.
• Provide emergency assessment in regard to clients' medication and mental status.
• Responsible for contacting the doctor when any significant change in client medication is indicated.
• Responsible for completing all forms and paperwork required by the Agency.
• Participate in training activities to increase skills and become more knowledgeable in methods andtechniques used in the care of psychiatric clients and in the use and effects of psychotropic drugs.
• Supervise assignment of daily tasks for the mental health techs and LPN's. Notify Program Director of any issues or concerns with mental health techs during your shift.
• Remain on unit at all times if working as the sole RN, notifying supervisor of any late or absent relief for next shift.
• Take orders from physician for patient care, to include medication orders, observation, seclusion / restraint, ensuring all policies and procedures for patient care and safety are followed.
• Perform related work as requested by supervisor.
• This position has a productivity requirement of 12%.

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