RN - WIC/CSU
Centerstone
Summary
Provides nursing care to clients in crisis in the Walk-In Center and Crisis Stabilization Unit. Provides medication monitoring, adjusts medications within limits prescribed by authorized prescriber. Provides information, education, and support to individuals in crisis that promote wellness and recovery.
Job description
Summary of Position
Provides nursing care to clients in crisis in the Walk-In Center and Crisis Stabilization Unit. Provides medication monitoring, adjusts medications within limits prescribed by authorized prescriber. Provides information, education, and support to individuals in crisis that promote wellness and recovery.
PRN RN 7a-7p
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Performs nursing assessments on individuals being admitted to the WIC/CSU.
- Monitors vitals, performs lab testing, and evaluates medical appropriateness for admission and continued stay. Obtain and enters orders into EMR from authorized prescriber.
- Administers and gives medications to patients, monitors the dosage, side effects, use and documents patients' reactions.
- Provides medication training to the guest or guest's family/guardian to administer the guest's medication, to monitor proper levels of dosage and watch for side effects.
- Develops and maintains the Treatment Plan of Care for guests.
- Oversees the administering of nursing needs of guests.
- Performs as a liaison role between guest and the authorized prescriber, pharmacist, family, and/or collateral support systems.
- Coordinates guest-staff assignment of care and provides shift change report.
- Observes guests on a day-to-day basis and provides documentation in the EMR.
- Provides group or individual education as needed.
- Participates and/or leads staff meetings and training as scheduled or necessary.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Effectively communicate via written, verbal, in person and virtual methods.
- Performs basic electronic medical record computer skills.
- Detail oriented with effective problem solving skills
- Possesses leadership skills
- Knowledge base in psychotropic medications.
- Skill in crisis intervention.
- Ability to de-escalate patient/clients using evidence based de-escalation training (e.g. Therapeutic Options) to include safety holds as necessary.
Qualifications
Minimum of Associates Nursing Degree from an accredited school or a Waiver approved LPN by State of TN. RN Preferred.
One year of behavioral health nursing experience preferred.
Licensure required. Valid driver's license required.
Requirements
- Minimum of Associates Nursing Degree from an accredited school or a Waiver approved LPN by State of TN
- RN Preferred
- One year of behavioral health nursing experience preferred
- Licensure required
- Valid driver's license required
- Basic electronic medical record computer skills
- Knowledge base in psychotropic medications
- Skill in crisis intervention
- Ability to de-escalate patients/clients
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Flexible Spending Account
- Health Savings Account
- 403(b) Retirement Plan
- Paid Time Off
- Ten Paid Holidays
- AD&D Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Long Term Disability
- Employee Resource Groups
- Continuing Education
- Employee Assistance Program
Company overview
Centerstone is one of the nation's largest nonprofit behavioral healthcare organizations, providing comprehensive mental health and substance use disorder services across multiple states. Founded as a 501(c)(3) organization, Centerstone operates as a leading healthcare provider specializing in behavioral health treatment, addiction recovery, and crisis intervention services. The organization serves over 250,000 individuals annually through a network of facilities in Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, and Tennessee. Centerstone offers a full continuum of care including outpatient therapy, inpatient treatment, residential services, crisis management, counseling, housing support, and specialized programs for veterans, children, and families. Following its historic merger with Brightli in 2025, the organization now employs more than 10,000 professionals including psychiatrists, psychologists, master's-level clinicians, social workers, and support staff. Centerstone's innovative approach includes the Centerstone Institute, which focuses on clinical research, evidence-based practice implementation, and quality improvement initiatives. The organization is recognized for its commitment to underserved populations and its development of the first known simulation training center for community-based behavioral health clinicians.