BONUS OPPORTUNITY ELIGIBLE
At Jefferson Center, it is our policy and our mission to be inclusive and mindful of the diversity of everyone who comes through our doors. We are passionate about building a community where mental health matters and equitable care is accessible to all races, ethnicities, abilities, socioeconomic statuses, ages, sexual orientations, gender expressions, religions, cultures, and languages.
The RN at New Vistas Crisis Stabilization Unit (NVCSU) will work three, 12-hour daytime shifts per week to provide psychiatric nursing services and medication monitoring to children/youth who are in the Crisis Stabilization Unit. The Nurse will provide oversight of all medication processes and administer medications to patients. The Nurse will collaborate with the Medical Director and Prescriber in all phases of medication management, including assessing for side effects, and follow-up as needed. Will identify potential physical problems and possible solutions impacting the health of children/youth in the Crisis Stabilization Unit. The Nurse will provide group and individual education to children/youth and their families regarding physical and psychiatric diagnoses and treatment.
New Vistas’ mission is to use an interdisciplinary team of clinicians, residential counselors, medical staff and admissions specialists to provide brief, 3-5 day, crisis stabilization treatment for children and youth with behavioral health issues, including depression, suicidal thoughts, other trauma reactions, and family issues. Our team coordinates treatment and provides tools and safety planning for children/youth and families so that they can safely return to their homes and the community. We are committed to serving Colorado’s children/youth while maintaining a non-judgmental and inclusive approach.
Essential Duties:
- In collaboration with Medical Director, Prescriber, and admissions coordinator, determine appropriateness of admission for patients based on assessment and reported pre-existing/current medical conditions.
- Work collaboratively with Medical Director and treatment team to complete needs assessment with all patients on the day of admission, throughout treatment and at discharge. Use EHR to document medical and psychiatric findings and establish plan of care to be assessed on an ongoing basis (RN only).
- Perform physical exams for every patient upon admission.
- Coordinate psychiatric exams, if applicable, within 24 hours of admission.
- Implement prescriber orders, either written or verbal.
- Administer medications to patients and ensure Medication Administration Records (MAR) are updated to reflect medication changes.
- Coordinate prescription refills.
- Assist treatment team in discharge planning.
- Order and review labs as requested by the Prescriber.
- Assess clients for medication efficacy and/or side effects.
- Provide medication education/medication groups for patients.
- Coordinate medication concerns with Prescriber.
- Assist with milieu management, as needed.
- Develop therapeutic alliance with clients and work effectively and with cultural competence with clients from diverse backgrounds.
- Order, stock and reconcile the medication cabinets and order OTC medications and medical supplies.
- Ensure compliance with the Health Department, OBH, Signal and OSHA regulations.
- Complete and submit Medication Occurrence Reports on all medication errors.
- Perform routine medical procedures (blood pressure, pulse oximetry, temperature, urine drug testing, urine pregnancy testing, finger stick glucose testing, etc.).
- Collaborate with the Jefferson Center nursing team and other center teams, as needed.
- Identify risk factors for suicide, homicide and/or grave disability and communicate to licensed staff member, if 27-65 involuntary mental health hold is warranted.
- Interact with clients to provide guidance, safety, stability, and direction including de-escalating potentially dangerous situations.
- Work collaboratively with others to innovate and problem solve – especially within your field of expertise.
Education, Knowledge, Skills & Experience Required:- Registered Nurse (BSN preferred) or LPN licensed in DORA required.
- Two or more years of experience and/or training in a behavioral health setting required.
- Two or more years’ experience working with children/youth and families preferred.
- Candidate must have a good understanding of various medical conditions including emergent and nonemergent conditions, especially those conditions pertaining to behavioral health patients.
- Candidate must have a basic understanding of using a trauma informed approach with patients including positive bed side manner.
- Applicant must have basic computer skills such as e-mail, electronic health record documentation, electronic prescribing, and electronic laboratory interface.
- Current and maintained BLS and First Aid Certification.
- Acquires and maintains certification in Nonviolent Crisis Prevention and Intervention Training (CPI).
- Maintain a working knowledge of commonly prescribed psychiatric medications including but not limited to interactions, side effects, contraindications, and therapeutic range of lab values.
Salary Information:Salary Grade 12: $57,200 - 61,360 annually*
Salary Grade 15: $67,300 - $85,700 annually*
The salary range above is based on 1.0 FTE (full time equivalent) or 40 hours per week. Less than 40 hours/week will be prorated and adjusted to the appropriate FTE.*
Nurses RN/LPN Bonus:$2,500 one month anniversary
$2,500 6 month anniversary
$2,500 1 year anniversary
($7,500 total)
Additional Bonus Information:Based on full time (40 hours/week). Bonus will be prorated if less than 40 hours/week*
Must work a minimum of 20 hours/week to be eligible for bonus*
Current Jefferson Center employees not eligible for sign on bonus*
Application Deadline: 10/21/2024. Review of applications will begin immediately.
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