24-1298 Families Forward Crisis Services Registered Nurse
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Job DescriptionResponsibilities: Under the supervision of the Families Forward Crisis Services manager, providing integrated behavioral and physical healthcare, including managing medication, assessing and coordinating physical/medical care, and providing direct services within Families Forward Crisis Services. Will provide medical triage for youth with Serious Emotional Disturbances (SED), substance use disorders and Developmental Disabilities coming into crisis services. May be responsible for the orderly administration and maintenance of medication which involves administering prescribed drugs both within Crisis Services and the Crisis Stabilization Unit (CSU). Duties include a variety of supportive services and direct interventions with consumers. May render general nursing care and provide medical support in accordance with approved nursing practices. Additional responsibilities may include, but are not limited to: providing information and assistance specific to the area of assignment performing admissions screening on new consumers, serving as agency liaison, performing crisis intervention activities, providing case management, providing patient education, and supporting the CSU in the future. In the future, will occasionally provide back up for adults with severe and persistent mental illness, substance use disorders and Developmental Disabilities who are in crisis, needing stabilization. Responsible for carrying out all activities of the program/sub-unit in such a manner that fulfills CMHA-CEI's mission, policies and procedures.Requirements: Possession of an Associate's degree in Nursing required. Possession of a State of Michigan license as a Registered Nurse required. One year of experience (professional or paraprofessional) in treating or working with a person who has a mental illness. One years' supervised experience with severe emotional disturbances required. Case Management duties may only be assigned when the employee has or attains one year of experience. Possession of First Aid and CPR Certification required. Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing is required. Possession of a valid Michigan driver's license and access to reliable means of transportation for job related use is required.Conditional Employment Requirements: Employment offers for this position will be contingent upon the results of background verification and credentialing procedure consisting of: Michigan State Police clearance check, verification of a professional license, Medicaid/Medicare verification, verification of an acceptable driving record, Central Registry Clearance, educational background check, and verification of an acceptable work history. An individual may be excluded from consideration based upon their driving record. Must pass a pre-employment 5-panel drug screen. To Apply: Applicants must submit an employment application. Resumes cannot be substituted for the employment application. CMHA-CEI's promotion of diversity is fueled by the desire to seek equality of opportunity for all persons. CMHA-CEI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Workplace.Salary/Hours: Salary commensurate with education and experience. 40 hours per week. M-F 8am-5pmLocation: Families Forward Crisis Services, Lansing, MI.