Nurse (RN) Facility Based Crisis - Part-time (rhahealthservices)

Job Description

We are hiring for:

Nurse (RN) Facility Based Crisis - Part-time

Type:

Regular

If you are a positive and personable individual looking for a satisfying and fun opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of people with intellectual, developmental disabilities, and people facing mental health, and substance use challenges, join our team at RHA Health Services!  

Performs nursing functions and consumer care at a Therapeutic Facility Based Crisis Center including assessment, care and treatment of consumers at the facility; must adhere to standards of care as defined by the Nurse Practice Act and RHA. This position relies on knowledge, experience and judgment with limited supervision and direction to provide quality services to crisis facility consumers.

Compensation: Depending on experience

Our ideal Registered Nurse has excellent listening and communication skills, can pick up on nonverbal communication and is eager to work on nonstandard nursing assignments. This position is a member of a team that provides support, services, and treatments necessary to provide integrated care to consumers with intellectual/developmental disability and co-occurring complex behavioral and/or mental health needs. Provides oversight and general nursing care and services to people in a facility-based crisis/non-hospital detox setting. All consumers are voluntary. No physical or chemical restraints. The average length of stay of consumers is 5-7 days.

Why should you apply?

· Fulfillment in helping others increase independence and overall quality of life.

· Competitive hourly rate and phone stipend.

· Unbeatable company culture Where Human’s Bloom.

Job Responsibilities

· Utilize your skills and expertise, current nursing assessment skills and knowledge of nursing principles to assess and monitor consumers with intellectual/developmental disability and co-occurring complex behavioral and/or mental health needs.

· Responding to crises on a timely basis in a therapeutic setting, as needed.

· Comply with Controlled Substances policy and procedures in maintaining accurate inventories and controlled logs, following appropriate guidelines for investigation of discrepancies.

· Monitor consumers and take appropriate action for side effects and adverse reactions to medications.

· Complete QA activities as requested and participate in the QA process.

· Communicate effectively and collaborate with multi-disciplinary team.

· Provide training for both internal and external stakeholders (some training to include nutrition and medication education).

· On-call availability

Education, Licensure, and Experience required for the position include:

· Must be a graduate from an accredited school of nursing, with a minimum of an Associate’s Degree in Nursing.

· Must meet the education, experience, licensure/certification requirements specified by the service definition of the service being provided

· Prefer one year of nursing experience.

· Nursing experience of consumers with intellectual disabilities and/or behavior and/or mental health needs.

· Some college training and/or management experience is helpful.

· Valid driver’s license (this is a condition of employment) including personal vehicle insurance coverage.

· Must maintain proficiency in company sponsored training and certifications and privileging if required.

Pre-employment screening:

• Complete criminal background
• Name checked in the registries. (OIG exclusions database, Child Abuse Registry, and Offenders Against Individuals with Developmental Disabilities)
• Drug testing
• Education verification and other credentialing based on position requirements.
• Proof of employment history or references (if required)
• Positions that require driving Proof of driver's license, driver's insurance, and vehicle, IF required for providing transportation for individuals.

We offer the following benefits to employees:

• Payactiv: early access to the money you’ve earned from hours you’ve already worked, before payday!
• Employee perks and discount program: to help you save money!
• Paid Time Off (full-time employees only)
• Health/Insurance (full-time employees only)
• 401(k) retirement savings program
• Wellbeing Programs: Physical, Emotional and Financial
• Chronic Disease management programs for hypertension and diabetes (for qualifying employees)
• Training: Free CPR, first aid, and job-specific training opportunities

*contract/contingent workers and interns do not qualify for any of the above benefits

EEO Statement RHA is an equal opportunity employer. In addition, we provide reasonable accommodation to qualified employees who have protected disabilities to the extent required by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application process, please contact our solutions center.

About RHA:

At RHA Health Services, we help individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, mental health and/or substance use needs live their best lives. Our mission is to provide a safe and healthy environment while creating opportunities for personal outcomes.

For over 30 years, the people we serve and support have remained at the very center of everything we do. RHA currently provides services in North Carolina, Georgia, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and New Jersey.

If you are ready to make a difference in the lives of people we serve and support apply to join the team today.