RN Lead

JOB SUMMARY: The Registered Nurse (RN) Lead for the Crisis Stabilization Center provides basic and essential medical care to clients admitted to the dually certified OMH/OASAS crisis facility.

The CSC is a 24/7/365 program for individuals in Mental Health/Substance Use Disorder (MH/SUD) crisis situations.

The CSC will provide immediate, therapeutic support by certified peers and licensed behavioral health professionals.

The RN Lead is part of a multidisciplinary team of staff and will support triage, screening, assessment, interventions, discharge planning and follow-up services for clients.

The RN Lead is responsible for the clinical supervision of the other Registered Nurses to ensure clinical documentation is completed for all clients.

The RN Lead is responsible for providing quality care to clients utilizing a person-centered approach for all individuals.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Provides nursing support and oversight to RN staff Consult with Program Director when applicable, including accessing the PHMHP on-call support Assist in the daily operations of the certified CSC supporting individuals with Mental Health/Substance Use Disorder (MH/SUD) challenges Adheres to all state requirements and professional nursing standards as a licensed provider of medical care and treatment Assists with the development of infection-control policies and protocols, medication administration, storage procedures, and controlled substance requirements Triage, assess, and observe clients to determine appropriate level of care for individuals presenting at the CSC for admission, using evidence-based screening tools and a trauma informed approach Monitor medical status of clients, including vital signs, basic medical care, examination and observation of signs/symptoms of medical conditions Assist the multidisciplinary team with the development of Safety Plan and Individualized Service Plan to outline appropriate care, treatment, and recommended services based on client needs Provide therapeutic interventions to clients in crisis including psychoeducation, crisis counseling, and de-escalation Consult with on call Psychiatric Provider for medical/clinical advisement on psychiatric and/or substance use related concerns of clients, as applicable Assist CSC Program Director with interviewing, hiring, training, scheduling, supervising and evaluating licensed nursing staff Provide clinical oversight and supervision of the licensed nursing staff Maintain accurate records and complete documentation of client services Coordinate the appropriate care and services for clients, including: Assist with the development of and ensure the implementation of Safety Plan and Individual Service Plan outlining care, treatment, and recommended services based on individual client needs at admission and upon discharge Provide information and referrals to treatment facilities or services for SUD Provide information and referrals to clinical/therapeutic services for mental health challe...