Staff Nurse

Job description

Position summary: Grassroots has an opening for Staff Nurse, FT (overnight shift) is responsible for planning, support and medical/nursing care to individuals admitted to the Crisis Stabilization Program.

The shift for this position is

Sunday – Tuesday; 7:00pm – 7:00am

Wednesday-Friday 7:00am-7:00pm

Wednesday - Friday 7:00pm - 7:00am

Qualified candidates for this position must have:

• Active, unrestricted license as Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse at the bachelor’s degree or associate degree level.
• For BSN: At least 3 years’ experience working with individuals with psychiatric issues.
• RN or LPN with associate's degree: At least 5 years’ experience working with individuals with psychiatric issues.
• Preferred experience working with individuals with mental health issues and substance use disorders.
• Preferred experience in community setting.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Admits patients to Crisis Stabilization Program and completes necessary documentation.
• Assesses, plans, and provides nursing care to patients.
• Consults with other behavioral health staff in creating appropriate treatment plans for clients.
• Contacts the prescriber on-call to arrange for prescribing of medication and consult about medical issues.
• Arranges further medical attention when necessary.
• Completes COWS/CIWA and vital sign checks with patients in CSP, including pulse, blood pressure, temperature, and oxygen saturation.
• Provides health education and chronic disease management.
• Administers medications prescribed by CSP prescriber.
• Other duties as assigned, required or needed.

Agency-wide Responsibilities

• Participates in supervision, in-service training, and staff meetings.
• Maintains good working relationships with co-workers and positively contributes to group morale.
• Completes all administrative duties including time sheets, leave requests, etc.
• Participates in special task forces, committees, or special projects as needed.
• Uses appropriate channels of communication to resolve conflicts with other staff.
• Interacts with staff, clients, and visitors in a professional and courteous manner.

Skills and Abilities

• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Computer skills with various software and the internet.
• Ability to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary team.
• Knowledge of community resources.

Work Conditions include:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, stand, sit; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard.
• Must be able to lift 25lbs.
• Must be willing to use own vehicle for company-related transportation, attending community meetings, and occasionally giving rides to clients if needed.

Supplemental Grassroots Rewards & Incentives:

Grassroots offers to pay 100% of the expenses for its employees wishing to take advantage in the following areas:

· Licensure and/or Renewal (ex. Clinical, Nursing, Medical, etc.)

· CEUs

· Professional Trainings and/or Conferences

· Field Certifications

· Automatic wage increases for Certifications achieved while employed.

· $250 Hiring Bonus for full completion of Onboarding and HR trainings. – w/stipulation that they are completed as scheduled by Grassroots.

· $500 Retention Bonus – w/ stipulation that the employee is in positive standing and meets probation.

· Small Loan Option at 0% Interest for 1 year

We do not offer Tuition Reimbursement. This is strictly funding available for professional development and/or training.

**All incentives and/rewards are subject to the employee meeting the required policies and procedures, including, but not limited to, agency’s 3-month probationary period, performance metrics, and/or signed agreements prior to registration and authorization by Grassroots leadership**

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $36.00 - $42.00 per hour

Expected hours: 36 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Continuing education credits
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• License reimbursement
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

• Addiction Medicine
• Medical-Surgical
• Pain Medicine
• Perioperative Care
• Psychiatry
• Toxicology
• Trauma Medicine
• Urgent Care
• Wound Care

Physical Setting:

• Acuity adaptable unit
• Acute care
• Outpatient

Supplemental Pay:

• Overtime pay
• Retention bonus
• Signing bonus

Experience:

• Nursing: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• RN License (Required)
• LPN (Required)
• BLS Certification (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Columbia, MD 21044 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Columbia, MD 21044: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $36 - $42