EDUCATION:

• Must have LPN or RN degree with a current/valid Tennessee license with course work or experience in the areas of cultural diversity, human development, primary care, etiology, and treatment of mental illness, alcohol and drug use, physical and sexual abuse, suicide, and intellectual developmental delays.
• Must demonstrate a working knowledge of supervisory, administrative, and clinical skills.

Experience / Knowledge:

• LPN certification or Associate/Bachelor degree from an accredited College/University.
• Experience in psychiatric nursing and acute care preferred.
• Must have the ability to present professionally, work within a team format, and have the mental ability to exercise sound, clinical judgment under pressure.
• Must have the ability to communicate effectively (both oral and written) and possess good time management and organizational skills.
• Basic computers skills required; experience with electronic medical record (EMR) preferred.
• Experience with interdisciplinary collaboration and care coordination preferred.

Summary of position:

• Assists training and covering for nursing staff for BHUCC and Knox CSU.
• Works with Crisis Services RN Coordinator to ensure all shifts are covered at all times which may require working overnight, weekend, and holiday shifts.
• Provides direct care to clients as needed and assists with crisis interventions and medical emergencies.
• Coordinates with all team members regarding client discharge planning and serves as a liaison with other agencies as indicated.
• This position requires certification in and adequate implementation of verbal and physical de-escalation techniques that include a wide range of bodily movements including but not limited to grasping, holding another person, going down on knees, running, and walking.
• This position requires utilizing a personal dependable vehicle to conduct Center business.
• Maintaining a dependable vehicle and certified driver status is a condition of employment.
• Regular attendance is an essential job function.
• Mandatory to remain awake and alert during shift

JOB PURPOSE/SUMMARY

Summary of role of team:

• This position works within the following Crisis Programming: Behavioral Health Urgent Care Center (BHUCC) and Knox Crisis Stabilization Unit (CSU).
• Serves as a clinical member of the multi-disciplinary team, providing treatment, rehabilitation, and support for the client population in which they have been assigned.
• The float nurse is responsible for the direct oversight of psychiatric care to the assigned clinics or programs based off need.
• The float nurse may be given pre-assigned coverage based off annual leave or given same day coverage if a nurse is out unexpectedly.
• The float nurse must be adept at multi-tasking. Will be required to provide direct medical care to clients in a crisis setting, a residential setting, or in a case management role, frequently working with SPMI and clients with co-occurring issues.

Summary of position:

• Assists training and covering for nursing staff for BHUCC and Knox CSU.
• Works with Crisis Services RN Coordinator to ensure all shifts are covered at all times which may require working overnight, weekend, and holiday shifts.
• Provides direct care to clients as needed and assists with crisis interventions and medical emergencies.
• Coordinates with all team members regarding client discharge planning and serves as a liaison with other agencies as indicated.
• This position requires certification in and adequate implementation of verbal and physical de-escalation techniques that include a wide range of bodily movements including but not limited to grasping, holding another person, going down on knees, running, and walking.
• This position requires utilizing a personal dependable vehicle to conduct Center business.
• Maintaining a dependable vehicle and certified driver status is a condition of employment.
• Regular attendance is an essential job function.
• Mandatory to remain awake and alert during shift.

DAILY STAFF DUTIES:

• Attends treatment team as available.
• Responds to all flags, emails, and voicemails within 1-2 business days.
• Returns calls within 15 minutes.
• Assists with administering medications and providing staff coverage as needed.
• Clearly communicates to team members throughout shift regarding client behaviors, needs, and any other relevant information.
• Works in a multi-disciplinary team to meet the needs of the clients served.
• Demonstrates a consideration and concern for fellow workers and their jobs and promotes harmonious relationships and attitudes.
• Willingness to accept additional assignments and / or changes in assignment and/or work duties.
• Promotes an environment in which the customs and spiritual beliefs of the individual are respected.
• Communicates directly and approaches conflict with a problem-solving approach.