Crisis Unit - RN

Monday to Friday 8am to 4pm

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Care of clients in all treatment areas to ensure their comfort and well-being. Including, but not limited to, daily assessment of their physical and mental state and upkeep and accuracy of their charts.

BRIEF OUTLINE OF POSITION:

Responsible for taking vital signs, assessing the client’s medical and psychological symptoms, and documenting the same in the daily nursing progress notes.

Ensure proper and accurate transcription of physician orders and accurate documentation on the medication administration record, verbal physician orders, and individuals on self-medication plans.

Inform the physician of acute or ongoing medical and/or psychiatric problems, scheduled clinic appointment times, and the results of medical assessments and testing.

Schedule outside medical appointments and ensure client’s transportation.

Review the client’s health plan, develop and manage medical and medication goals for clients’ comprehensive treatment plans, and include clients in the self-administration medication program.

Complete intake assessments for new admissions and ensure all documentation is accurate, timely, and aligned with regulatory and program standards.

Conduct regular internal audits of nursing documentation and client charts to ensure compliance, accuracy, and completeness.

Develop and run nursing groups, act as group therapy co-leaders, and participate in treatment team meetings.

Act as liaison between the client’s physicians and the staff.

Provide clients and staff with training on hygiene, medication side effects, first aid, nutrition, etc.

Provide oversight of the unit while on shift and supervise Psych Techs.

Other duties as assigned by the Associate Director.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

Prefer current Pennsylvania R.N. license, experience working with chronically mentally ill adults, preferably in a psychiatric/residential setting.

WORK AUTHORIZATION/SECURITY CLEARANCE (IF APPLICABLE)

Must have an acceptable PA criminal history, FBI clearance and Child Abuse clearance done before hire.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Teamwork Oriented

Stress Management/Composure

Ethical Conduct

Communication Proficiency

Customer/Client Focus

De-escalation techniques

Flexibility

Citizens Acting Together Can Help

Updated 5/2021 RN-LTSU

Critical Thinking

Clinical Insight

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This job operates out of the 8th and Girard location.

POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK

FT Monday to Friday, 8AM TO 4PM

Must have the physical ability to:

A) Assist with lifting or supporting clients in the event of falls or mobility challenges;

B) Intervene in emergency situations to maintain safety, using approved crisis intervention techniques;

C) Kneel and bend as needed to provide support or respond to client needs

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

CATCH Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, CATCH Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company

has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. CATCH Inc. expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of CATCH’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT

Applicants as well as employees who are or become disabled must be able to perform the essential job functions either unaided or with reasonable accommodation. The organization shall determine reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis in accordance with applicable law.