Registered Nurse - Knoxville, TN, United States - Helen Ross McNabb Center

Description

Children's Crisis RN Coordinator
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The Children's Crisis RN Coordinator

Works within the Children's CSU at East Tennessee Children's Hospital (ETCH), as well as the larger Children's Crisis Continuum.

• 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.
• CPR and First Aid Certification required.

Hires, trains, and supervises nursing staff for Children's CSU, housed at East Tennessee Children's Hospital (ETCH).

• Oversees scheduling, monitors training needs, attends daily treatment tx teams and functions in a leadership role in the multi-disciplinary Children's CSU treatment team.
• Orders supplies for the units, available for selected 24/7 on-call medical questions and/or admission protocol inquiries.
• Completes chart reviews and state reports to monitor for contract and agency compliance.
• 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, and going down on knees, running, and walking.
• Mandatory to remain awake and alert during shift.

This position will be housed at East Tennessee Children's Hospital (ETCH) where the Children's CSU will be operating.

• Staff will be expected to work in and create a therapeutic environment while meeting the medical and facility requirements for operating a CSU.

and employee will also perform other reasonably related job responsibilities as assigned by immediate supervisor and other management as required.

Moreover, management reserves the right to change job descriptions, job duties, or working schedules based on their duty to accommodate individuals with disabilities.

This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.
Takes lead role in hiring and retaining staff.

• Orients and trains staff as to treatment floor flow by end of the first month.
• Oversees overall treatment floor census and develops means to reach monthly goals.

Planning/Organizing

• Monitors staff in regard to denial logs, daily tx team meetings, overall structure of unit
• Organizes and develops team cohesion during staff meetings as indicated.
• Meets with staff on a consistent basis to address identified concerns.
• Networking
• Maintains positive relationships with internal departments to meet program needs and maximize program growth-i.e. financial services, IT, etc.
• Works non-structured hours
• The Children's Crisis Stabilization Unit (CSU) will operate 24/7, 365 days a year.
• The holder of this position will be expected to work shifts that meet the needs of the program operation, which may include day, night, weekend, and holiday hours.
• Mandatory to remain awake and alert during shift.

Travel :

• Equipment/Technology :
• This position requires the use of computer skills with an electronic medical record (EMR), and telehealth/televideo services may be offered as part of the service delivery.
• Basic computer skills are required for email, timekeeping, and documentation in the electronic medical record.

QUALIFICATIONS - Children's Crisis RN Coordinator

Must have a 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.

Associate/Bachelor degree from an accredited College/University.

• Experience in psychiatric nursing and acute care preferred.
• Basic computers skills required; experience with electronic medical record (EMR) preferred.
• Experience with interdisciplinary collaboration and care coordination preferred.
• Physical de-escalation techniques will only be implemented at McNabb Center facilities and not in community settings.
• Mandatory to stay awake and alert during shift.
• CPR and First Aid certification required (training provided).
• Apply today to work where we care about you as an employee and where your hard work makes a difference

The Center provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.
Additionally, certain programs are subject to TB Screening and/or testing. Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.