Position: Part-Time Nurse – RN Triage/Crisis Residential – Located in Rockford, IL
Job Requirements:
• A current Illinois RN or LPN license
• Adequate written skills to accurately complete required documentation within the time frames prescribed
• Current CPR certification or able to obtain within 3 months
Rosecrance seeks dedicated individuals to provide the highest quality care to treat substance use disorder and mental health issues. We’re focused on one thing:
Providing the best opportunity for long and lasting recovery.
The Triage Program and the Crisis Residential Unit are closely linked programs that are logically and efficiently offered under one roof. These programs are designed to provide an immediate response to individuals experiencing a psychiatric crisis.
Essential Responsibilities:
• Work hours prescribed and any additional hours deemed necessary for the responsibilities assigned.
• Maintain high standard of nursing care and safety practices for patients and employees.
• Assume Triage nursing case management responsibilities for designated patients.
• Coordinate and oversee all aspects of nursing activities for assigned patients, including admission, treatment planning, and ongoing case management during treatment stay and discharge planning.
• Provide supportive counseling services to all Triage patients.
• Provide initial counseling and intervention with patients and families regarding acceptance of Triage Services.
• Provide counseling to all Triage patients regarding discharge planning and encouragement of further treatment services along the continuum of care.
• Provide referral services regarding alternative programs as needed.
• Serve as a health consultant and resource person to patients, parents, non-medical personnel and participate in health education of clients, either directly or through supervision.
• Participate in or supervise admission and/or discharge procedures.
• Provide lectures to patients, parents, staff and the general public as requested.
• Administer medications as appropriate.
• Be sensitive to and act upon any medical or emotional crisis.
• Ensure that patient service records are maintained consistent with OASA, JCAHO and Medicaid regulations.
• Make medical referrals, schedule appointments and coordinate patient transportation.
• Read all logs and obtain pertinent information from staff of previous shifts, counselors, teachers, etc.
• Document and follow through with all physician orders and communicate with patient’s personal physician as required.
• Participate in Performance Improvement activities as assigned.
• Participate in Infection Control activities and maintain knowledge of current infection control techniques.
• Follow up on previous or new medical conditions that may affect treatment.
• Make appropriate dietary referrals as needed.
• Assume on-call responsibilities per schedule or when designated.
• Maintain certification in adult CPR.
for more information on our programs.
About Us:
Rosecrance seeks dedicated individuals to provide the highest quality care to treat substance use disorder and mental health issues. We’re focused on one thing:
Providing the best opportunity for long and lasting recovery. With more than 60 locations, Rosecrance offers high quality and efficient comprehensive services for children, adolescents and adults.
Work hours:
Sat and Sun 5am-5pm
Work Location:
Rosecrance Mulberry Site – Rockford, IL
Rosecrance is an equal opportunity employer.
EEO is the Law
Staff Clinician (Physician) Vaccine Research Center National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases National Institutes of Health Department of Health...
Apply For This JobBulfinch Temporary Service is hiring an Acupuncturist to work in Charlestown for a flexible 6-8 hours per week! Candidate can...
Apply For This JobPosition: Pediatric ICU (PICU) Travel Nurse RN – $5628 weekly Nomad Health seeks an experienced registered nurse for a Pediatric...
Apply For This Job**Sign on bonus eligible** The Opportunity: Patient Care Associate | Yawkey 8 – Infusion Unit At Massachusetts General Hospital, the...
Apply For This JobOverview How have you impacted someone’s life today? At Hackensack Meridian Health our teams are focused on changing the lives...
Apply For This JobThe RN provides quality general and psychiatric nursing care to patients hospitalized for emotional or psychiatric disorders; serves actively and...
Apply For This Job