Registered Nurse

Provides professional nursing care to clients who are voluntarily and involuntarily admitted to the crisis stabilization and detoxification units of the clinic.

Example Job Duties:

• Determines need for insurance precertification upon admission and implements process in accordance with precertification policies and procedures 100% of the time
• Makes daily rounds at least twice every shift to assess patient needs, unit safety, and reports any unsafe conditions or compromised quality of care to Lead Registered Nurse
• Continually assesses patients medication needs; focusing on detoxification, PRN psychotropic, side effects and documenting such findings in progress notes per policies and procedures 100% of the time
• Assesses client in seclusion and restraints per policy and procedure at required intervals 100% of the time
• Completes nursing assessment, initial treatment plan (including any nursing/medical problems) and the Individual Treatment Plan to establish treatment needs according to the standards of care 100% of the time
• Completes nursing assessment for every assigned client including Mental Status Exam on all new admissions
• Demonstrates the ability to identify and evaluate an individuals strengths, barriers, problems, and needs for the development of Preliminary/Initial Wellness and Recovery Plan
• Initiates assessment of patient needs and provides appropriate treatment/medical care utilizing MD when appropriate 100% of the time
• Initiates emergency screening protocol and decides when to consult on-call staff in accordance with on-call procedures
• Participates in report between shifts highlighting client behavior, medical condition, medication status and client census 100% of the time
• Meets at least once per shift with designated behavioral health technician to coordinate client activities and deploy appropriate staff 90% of the time
• Participates in Treatment Team and the development or revision of patient Individual Treatment Plan (day shift)
• Participates in familiarizing self with treatment plans/case reviews and implementing all features (evening and night shifts)
• Provides 1x1 counseling and other direct care for patients every shift per treatment plan and policies and procedures
• Responds promptly per treatment plan and policies and procedures to inappropriate, withdrawn, agitated, or vegetative client behavior 100% of the time

Essential Qualifications:

Certifications/Licensures:

• Must hold valid Registered Nurse or ARNP License in the state of Florida in good standing.

Education:

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college with a Bachelors of Science in Nursing field is preferred;
• Associate of Science in Nursing from an accredited college is required.

Experience and Competencies:

• Two (2) years of experience in providing providing nursing care to target population is preferred;
• Proficient in performing nursing physical assessment and mental status exams
• CPR Certification, First Aid Certification and an annual Tuberculosis test.
• Ability to provide an Affidavit of Good Moral Character
• Ability to meet GCC insurance requirements for driving an agency vehicle
• Clearance in Pre-Employment Drug Testing and Criminal Records Checks, as required.