PRN Crisis Services Nurse

Coordinates health services with appropriate community resources to insure continuity of health services upon discharge. Coordinates medical and psychiatric needs of clients with medical staff. Provides linkage for clients to resources in the community for housing, dental clinics, NA and AA groups, food pantry, health clinics, primary care physicians, library for research or computer use, et Provides training for staff and clients in appropriate areas.

Maintains ongoing and current competencies requirements for licensure. Attends trainings, meetings and seminars are required. Supervises staff on assigned shift; oversees monitors and manages unit operations in the absence of other Supervisors in collaboration with on call medical and clinical staff.

Participates in staff meetings, community meetings, and other staff and program group activities that support the operation of an effective health care program for clients. Facilitates psycho-educational groups for clients. Attends and participates on treatment team; attends staff meetings as required.

Coordinates medical and psychiatric needs of clients with medical staff Participates in the development and implementation of service plans, objectives and methods necessary for providing effective services to individual clients and families. Maintains accurate individual records for clients within state licensing and professional accreditation standards and maintaining HIPAA confidentiality standards. Enters data into computer database for new clients; updates client data when needed; researches client information/insurance status.

Maintains thorough documentation of daily activities including nursing and treatment services. Responds to medical emergency situations and calls emergency medical services for clients and staff when warranted.