Registered Nurse (RN) - CRSS

Position Responsibilities

• Complete nursing assessments and client assessments that include intake, evaluating a client's ability to meet the admission criteria for that particular department, identify presenting problem(s), history, medical information, family involvement, psychosocial/psychosexual information, and other pertinent information to form an appropriate clinical impression including substance use/abuse and abuse/neglect.
• Document timely, accurately and in accordance with Center policies utilizing current systems and practices.
• Document accurate information, which reflects client progress based on the appropriate therapeutic modality.
• Request documentation from other facilities, as needed.
• Work with insurance companies to provide the required information and complete insurance documentation.
• Record delivery of all directed medications and treatments per treatment plan and policy.
• Deliver medications and other medical treatment as directed by physician's orders.
• Deliver therapeutic services commensurate with skill level.
• Supervise subordinate personnel as assigned (i.e. client care specialists and medical assistants). An RN will be designated as the Charge Nurse each shift to fulfill these duties.
• Transcribe orders and call medications in to pharmacy.
• Schedule appointments and assist clients in obtaining appointments.
• Demonstrate an understanding of medication protocols and able to answer basic questions about medication.
• Complete referral paperwork as needed.
• Obtain requested information from other physicians/agencies.
• Demonstrate the ability to accurately assess and document a client's medical status; including but not limited to taking vital signs, height, weight, BMI, and suicidal ideations reporting any concerns to the appropriate personnel.
• Obtain client consents for releasing information.
• Demonstrate an understanding of basic concepts regarding practice of Licensed Independent Practitioner (LIP).
• Teach common activities of daily living as needed.
• Facilitate and provide education to the public, staff, groups and individualized education to clients and their families as indicated.
• Teach, monitor, and evaluate the competence of client care specialists and medical assistants in medical equipment, groups, and nursing care of clients.
• Provide emergency services as needed, either by phone or face-to-face.
• Participate in an on-call rotation as required by the department manager per Center policy if necessary.
• Abide by all Center policies and procedures.
• Maintain positive working relations and rapport with the communities served.