Charge Nurse - PRN

Centerstone is among the nation’s leading nonprofit behavioral health systems with thousands of employees dedicated to delivering care that changes people’s lives. A dynamic, well-established organization, we offer rewarding opportunities to serve all ages in a variety of settings. Come talk to us about joining the Centerstone team!

JOB DESCRIPTION:

SUMMARY OF POSITION

Assesses needed nursing care and monitoring; provides direct nursing care services to clients/patients. Possesses leadership skills.  Able to perform Charge Nurse Duties. General knowledge base in Mental Health and Addictions nursing and Psychotropic medications.

    ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs Nursing Assessments and monitoring of Adults/Adolescents

• Obtains and enters orders into EMR from Attending/on-call physician

• Administers medications and treatments efficient and effectively as prescribed by a physician.

• Evaluates clients/patients nursing needs; develops and maintains Treatment Plan.

• Provides guidance to Behavioral Health Technicians in their administering to the nursing needs of clients/patients. 

• Coordinates client/patient staff assignments for patient care and documentation effectively leads team in delivering patient care as unit Charge Nurse

• Actively participates in PI (Peer Review) and disseminates information to staff.

• Monitors seclusion and restraint for appropriate patient care and documentation.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Effectively communicate via written, verbal, in person and virtual methods.

• Performs basic EMR (Electronic Medical Record) computer skills.

• Detailed oriented with effective problem solving skills.

• Possesses leadership skills effectively leading a team.

• Knowledge base in Psychotropic Medications.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education Level              

Graduate of an approved school or college of nursing.

Years of Experience       

Minimum of one year experience as an RN in an acute care setting required. Mental Health Nursing experience with Adults and Adolescents preferred.

Certification/Licensure 

Current Florida licensure as a registered professional nurse.  CPR certified. 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Standing – 20%

Sitting – 80%

Squatting – Occasional

Kneeling – Occasional

Bending – Occasional

Driving – Occasional

Lifting – Occasional

DISCLAIMER

The duties and responsibilities described in this document are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time, or the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands.

Time Type:

Part time

Pay Range:

$35.77--$53.65

Delivering care that changes people's lives starts with our employees. Below are just some of the great benefits Centerstone employees enjoy:

• Medical, dental, and vision health coverage

• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts

• 403b retirement plan with company match

• Paid time off and ten paid holidays

• AD&D Insurance, Life Insurance, and Long Term Disability (company paid)

• Employee Resource Groups

• Continuing education opportunities

• Employee Assistance Program

Centerstone is an equal opportunity employer. Employment at Centerstone is based solely on a person's merit and qualifications directly related to professional competence. We treat all clients and colleagues with dignity and respect.

At Centerstone, we use our values as a guide for what we do. Respect, Expertise, Integrity and Empowerment are at the heart of every interaction at Centerstone, and particularly rooted in our Culture.

Our approach to culture is to create an environment that encourages, supports and celebrates the voices and experiences of our employees. We are committed to a culture of empowerment, respect, integrity and expertise that powers our innovation and connects us to each other, our clients and the communities we serve.

Centerstone is also committed to a strong culture of quality and safety, celebrating role-models who champion best practices for quality, clinical risk, and patient safety.