RN Behavioral Health Crisis Center

Job Description

JOB TITLE: RN – Behavioral Health Crisis Center JOB CODE: 7033 / 9733

DEPARTMENT: Crisis Center STATUS: Non-Exempt

DATE CREATED: 3/19 DATE REVISED: 5/19

Work Schedule - Rotating - Two nights and two days per pay period. These will be set shifts.

Tuesday or Wednesday night once a week and Friday day shift. 2 shifts week and 4 per pay period.

Approved by: Human Resources and Regional Director, Outpatient and Social Work Services

JOB SUMMARY: This role utilizes the nursing process to triage, direct and deliver psychiatric and mental health care to the population in the Crisis Center.

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Education & Training: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing is required; Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred. Currently licensed RN in the state of Maryland. BLS certification is required.

Work Orientation & Experience: Two (2) years of previous nursing experience is required. Previous psychiatric nursing/mental health experience is preferred.

Skills & Abilities: Ability to: a) convey effective verbal and written communications; b) follow directions; c) organize and manage time effectively setting appropriate priorities; d) to make independent decisions consistent with current policies, procedures and nursing standards; e) perform simple mathematical functions correctly; f) adapt hours of availability to variable and changing needs of the hospital, including all shifts; g) effectively function as a member of a collaborative team; and h) respond to emergency situations appropriately, i) perform lab draws and urine drug screens as ordered.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS:

Supervised by: Manager, Behavioral Health Crisis Center

Supervision provided to: None.

PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT/WORKING CONDITIONS:

_X_Sitting _X_Standing _X_Bending ___Climbing _X_Reaching _X_Pulling

_X_Pushing _X_Stooping _X_Walking

_X_Lifting: ___0-25lbs ___26-50lbs. _X_more than 50lbs.

_X_Working with a computer terminal

___Exposure to substantial temperature changes

___Work in a confined space

___Work around high noise levels

Contact with bodily fluids (blood borne pathogens)

___rarely ___sometimes _X__frequently ___N/A

Contact with ionizing radiation ___yes _X_no

Exposure to infection, biochemical, hazardous waste _X_yes ___no

Position requires use of protective equipment, including latex-free gloves _X_yes __no

Position requires travel between system locations ___yes _X_no (except in extreme emergencies)

This job description identifies the general nature and scope of work to be performed. UM UCH reserves the right to revise all or any part of this job description and to add or eliminate essential job functions at any time. Designation of any job duty as an essential function is not intended as an assurance or guarantee that a team member has any right to perform the particular job duty, except as required by UM UCH.

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JOB TITLE: RN - Behavioral Health Crisis Center JOB TASK LIST

1. Identifies and documents accurately the physical, psychosocial, educational,

spiritual/cultural, and discharge planning needs and goals of the guest.

2. After initial assessment, develops and prioritizes plan of care based on assessments,

treatment team collaboration, and guest/family desired outcomes.

3. Implements the plan of care by performing evidence-based interventions and treatments

specific to the diagnosis or problem; sets priorities and organizes work effectively. Always

assists others in implementing care.

4. Demonstrates ability to function effectively in clinical emergencies following established

protocols and utilizes therapeutic communication with patients, families, and/or significant

other. Identifies and reports all safety concerns.

5. Performs lab draws, urine drug collection, and filling medication as ordered. May need to

obtain medication during off-business hours including nights and weekends.

6. Provides health teaching that addresses such topics as risk-reducing behaviors, activities of

daily living, infection prevention behaviors, behavioral health (mental health and substance

use) education, medication education, tobacco cessation, wellness and recovery, as per

scope of practice.

7. Assures the Environment of Care is maintained according to regulatory guidelines and best

practice standards. Assists with all guest needs and care which may include but is not limited

to cleaning rooms, beds and urgent care chairs/tables, meal distribution and clean up, food

storage and safe handling, as well as personal care needs including showers.

8. Responds to emergency situations as required (i.e. performs CPR; administers naloxone).

9. Evaluates and documents the effectiveness of the planned strategies in relation to patient

responses and attainment of the expected outcomes.

10. Ensures compliance with all National Patient (Guest) Safety Goals.

11. Models use of therapeutic and effective communication, utilizing Motivational Interviewing

and AIDET communication models.

12. Attains knowledge and maintains competency that reflects current nursing practice by

demonstrating skills and competencies for adult and geriatric patients, positive and

compassionate communication, and best practices for de-escalation and management of aggression.

13. Interacts with and contributes to the professional development of peers and colleagues;

assists others with implementation of care.

14. Partners with others to effect change and generate positive outcomes through treatment team

collaboration and utilizing communication procedures, measurement based tools.

15. Maintains a spirit of collaboration, growth, and learning.

16. Integrates ethical provisions in all areas of practice by delivering care that protects guests,

promotes wellness and recovery, provides quality services and outcomes, and delivers

services that uphold each guest’s self-empowerment, dignity, rights and confidentiality.

17. Integrates evidence-based findings into practice; participates in quality improvement

efforts.

18. Considers factors related to safety, effectiveness, cost and impact on practice in the planning

and delivery of care: uses supplies and equipment in a cost-effective manner.

19. May precept. Delegates tasks and duties in compliance with policy and scope of practice, in

a manner that results in efficient and effective care of guest.

20. Performs other duties as assigned.

Compensation:

Pay Range: $37.75 - $56.21 

Other Compensation (if applicable):

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