Nurse - CCS Fee for Service

Eliot is seeking a Registered Nurse to join our Community Crisis Stabilization (CCS) team. CCS program is a twenty-four hour program designed to stabilize and support adults in psychiatric distress. This program is an alternative to hospitalization providing assessment and treatment delivering short term care in a structured and supportive environment.  The ideal candidate will be able to quickly establish rapport with a wide range of clinical presentations and a diverse spectrum of clients. Knowledge of crisis intervention and engagement strategies is ideal. 

Responsibilities:

• Provide supports/interventions that focus on maintaining clients at program to address behavioral health needs.


• Conduct medical monitoring protocols providing education and consultation to the clients, families and staff.  


• Administer medications as prescribed by the practitioner; monitor clients for therapeutic and adverse effects consulting with medical team as needed


• Accurately complete all medication administration documentation 


• Obtain written or verbal physician orders from on-site or on-call practitioner 


• Collaborate with prescribing practitioner and community physicians to support coordinated treatment planning and ensure continuity of medical care


• Participate in daily psychiatric rounds, contributing to treatment plan development or revision, and ensure the implementation of physician orders

Qualifications:

• Associates degree in Nursing or equivalent


• 2-4 years of experience with population 


• Licensed Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)


• Valid Driver's License 

Schedule: Varies/Fee For Service

CCS LPN day/evening- $41.86
CCS LPN weekend/overnight- $49.36
CCS RN day/evening- $57.00
CCS RN weekend/overnight- $64.00