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Job Type:
Regular
Scheduled Hours:
16
Work Shift:
Day (United States of America)
Weekend Nurse (RN or LPN) - Community Crisis Stabilization Unit (CCS)
Job Description:
- Weekend Schedule: 16 hours, Sat & Sun (7am-3pm)
The Staff Nurse (RN or LPN) works collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team in a crisis stabilization unit. They provide crisis intervention and performs clinical screening/assessments of children and adults' mental health, substance use, and physical health needs.
The Community Crisis Stabilization (CCS) Unit is a 24/7 facility that works as a team to lead encouraging groups, connect clients with medication evaluations, and follow through with aftercare plans. The CCS offers short-term residential stabilization services for individuals with psychiatric and/or substance abuse disorders. Individuals are accepted on a voluntary basis and the average length of stay for the program is three to five calendar days.
Responsibilities:
- Collects appropriate assessment and screening information, to include bio-psycho-social information, psychiatric and medication history, and alcohol/drug information
- Establishes & oversees medication administration
- Monitors and records the biomedical status and conditions of all clients admitted, including all observed symptoms, reactions, treatments, and changes in the client's safety status
- Participates in treatment team meetings and assists with development of care plans
- Collaborates with the team in providing health information and maintenance of the medical record
- Monitors the patient milieu for safety issues and assists with promoting a positive therapeutic environment.
- Assists in the admitting, discharging and transferring process.
Qualifications:
- Valid and current Massachusetts licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN)
- Current certification in CPR
- Bilingual candidates preferred, but not required
FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt
As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) and COVID-19 as a condition of employment.