Psychiatric Services Nurse (RN) Part-time or Full-time 20-40 Hours Per Work Week

This job was posted by https://www.vermontjoblink.com : For more information, please see: https://www.vermontjoblink.com/jobs/1377556 Community Care Network is looking for a Psychiatric Services Nurse (RN) Part-time or Full-time 20-40 hours per work week to join our team! Community Care Network is comprised of Rutland Mental Health Services and Rutland Community Programs. Our mission is to enhance the well-being of our communities, individuals and families through responsive, innovative and collaborative human service About the Role: We are seeking a nurse to provide nursing support within our psychiatric services. This position is available as either a part-time opportunity of approximately 20 hours per week or a full-time opportunity of up to 40 hours per week. Specific hours and schedule will be based on the candidates availability and the needs of the program. The Crisis Stabilization and Intervention Division (CSID) Residential Program is a short-term, five-bed mental health crisis stabilization facility licensed as a Transitional Crisis Residence (TCR). The program serves individuals experiencing acute mental health symptoms and provides an environment focused on stabilization, assessment, and support to help individuals safely transition back to the community. The Psychiatric Services Nurse (part-time or full-time, 2040-hour work week) provides nursing care and clinical support to individuals residing in the CSID Residential Program, consistent with professional licensure and nursing standards of practice. The Psychiatric Services Nurse is responsible for assessing and monitoring individuals health needs, supporting medication management, and ensuring that medical concerns are addressed in a timely and effective manner. The Psychiatric Services Nurse provides training, oversight, and competency validation for non-licensed direct care staff involved in medication delegation and related health support activities, ensuring compliance with applicable regulations, policies, and standards of care. As an integral member of the interdisciplinary treatment team, the Psychiatric Services Nurse collaborates closely with internal and external providers to meet the medical needs of individuals served by the program. This position offers a unique opportunity to work with a diverse population of individuals and to collaborate closely with direct care staff and manager. The Psychiatric Services Nurse works in close partnership with the prescribing team, including the Medical Director, as well as Residential Manager to ensure high-quality, coordinated care. Responsibilities: Complete nursing assessments and reassessments in accordance with facility regulations, including upon admission, at required intervals, and at discharge. Complete medication delegation training, as applicable. Provide ongoing nursing oversight to the CSID program and its residents to ensure the health and psychosocial needs are met in accordance with physician or other health care provider diagnoses and orders. This includes observation, assessment, goal setting, staff education, and the development, implementation, and evaluation of individualized written treatment plans, including the use of mechanical restraints when clinically indicated to maintain client well-being. Assist with the admission process for individuals entering residential programs, including but not limited to the entry of information into the Electronic Medication Administration Record (EMR). Provide training, monitoring, and oversight for the delegation of nursing tasks to residential recovery staff and manager. Provide oversight of client medication management, including self-administered medications and delegated medication administration. Responsibilities include procuring and storing medications, assessing medication effects, ensuring accurate documentati n, and collaborating with clients personal health care providers. Establish and maintain routine communication processes with designated residential staff regarding clients medical conditions, medication effects, and medication changes. Educate, train, and document designated residential staff in proper medication administration techniques, including PRN medication management, and provide education regarding client conditions, prescribed medications, potential side effects, and responses to medical concerns. Monitor and evaluate designated staff performance in carrying out nursing instructions and delegated tasks. Provide coverage and administer injectable medications during medication or shot clinics as needed and