Connections Health Solutions
Registered Nurse (RN) COE Pool
Connections Health Solutions, Phoenix, Arizona, United States, 85003
Overview:
Were not just behavioral health peoplewere crisis people.Connections has built a model that combines medical and recovery-oriented treatment that gets people connected to community-based resources and back to their lives faster. Our aim is for solutions, not just stop-gaps. Real support, not restriction. We have proven that our model improves access, creates hope and makes the behavioral health crisis system work better, and were finding better ways to do it every day.Our storyOriginally founded by two emergency room psychiatrists, Dr. Chris Carson and Dr. Robert Williamson, Connections Health Solutions brings 30 years of experience serving individuals in crisis and operates two of the nations largest and most studied crisis response centers in Phoenix and Tucson Arizona. Since opening our doors we have provided care and treatment for hundreds of thousands of individuals in crisis.Responsibilities:What You'll Do:We are hiring a Registered Nurse (RN) who assesses consumers and documents pertinent information including Triage, Behavioral Health, Physical Health, and/or Substance Abuse issues. Demonstrates knowledge of Crisis Intervention and the ability to de-escalate potentially aggressive situations and will provide education to consumers and their families regarding Behavioral Health diagnosis, medications, and treatments.Assigned to the court ordered evaluation (COE) unit and demonstrates a fundamental understanding of COE and court ordered treatment (COT) processes in alignment with A.R.S. Title 36.Completes detailed Nursing Assessments with individuals and documents pertinent information including Triage, Medical/Behavioral Health assessments and medication administration utilizing appropriate assessment tools. Accurately record all medication brought in by individual on medication reconciliation/storage form.Plans individual treatment as part of the Multidisciplinary Clinical team.Provides education concerning Psychiatric diagnosis, treatment options, psychopharmacology and overall health literacy to individuals, families and all others involved in the individuals care.Intervenes with appropriate verbal interventions to diffuse out of control or potentially dangerous behaviors. Demonstrates ability to effectively use therapeutic option theory and technique and can describe and demonstrate their roles and responsibilities.Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of Seclusion/Restraint standards, guidelines, techniques; Initiate documentation and debriefing with individuals for any seclusion/restraint incidents as required.Accurately transcribes Provider orders and administers medications as prescribed. Attempt to have individual sign medication consent form. Performs chart checks and signs off as a second noted on medications prescribed. Draw labs and provide wound care as ordered by Providers when required.Complete nurse to nurse at discharge or when accepting individual from another facility.Performs all other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:What You'll Bring:Graduated from an accredited Nursing programUnrestricted active license as Registered Professional Nurse through the Arizona State Board of Nursing or hold a multistate licensure privilege1 year of psychiatric, behavioral health or relevant experience, particularly providing behavioral health services to adults over the age of 65, individuals with substance abuse, individuals who are seriously mentally ill, individuals who have co-occurring disorder, and/or individuals who may be victims or perpetrators of domestic violence, 3 years preferred.Demonstrated proficiency: Microsoft Office Software, Electronic Health Records, Internet Browsers and SearchesAbility to demonstrate awareness and respect for cultural, lifestyle, age, gender, and sexual orientation diversities of clients and staff; apply knowledge of age, gender, and multi-cultural counseling skills.It would be great if you had:Bachelors Degree in Nursing3 years of psychiatric, behavioral health or relevant experiencePrevious emergency room or crisis psychiatric care experienceFamiliarity with Court Ordered Treatment processExperience working with individuals with addiction and addiction management1 year experience working in court ordered evaluation (COE) and court ordered treatment (COT) settingCertified training (CPR First Aid, therapeutic options, etc.)Spanish language proficiency#INDNRSEEO Statement:Connections Health Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming environment for all employees and applicants.
Were not just behavioral health peoplewere crisis people.Connections has built a model that combines medical and recovery-oriented treatment that gets people connected to community-based resources and back to their lives faster. Our aim is for solutions, not just stop-gaps. Real support, not restriction. We have proven that our model improves access, creates hope and makes the behavioral health crisis system work better, and were finding better ways to do it every day.Our storyOriginally founded by two emergency room psychiatrists, Dr. Chris Carson and Dr. Robert Williamson, Connections Health Solutions brings 30 years of experience serving individuals in crisis and operates two of the nations largest and most studied crisis response centers in Phoenix and Tucson Arizona. Since opening our doors we have provided care and treatment for hundreds of thousands of individuals in crisis.Responsibilities:What You'll Do:We are hiring a Registered Nurse (RN) who assesses consumers and documents pertinent information including Triage, Behavioral Health, Physical Health, and/or Substance Abuse issues. Demonstrates knowledge of Crisis Intervention and the ability to de-escalate potentially aggressive situations and will provide education to consumers and their families regarding Behavioral Health diagnosis, medications, and treatments.Assigned to the court ordered evaluation (COE) unit and demonstrates a fundamental understanding of COE and court ordered treatment (COT) processes in alignment with A.R.S. Title 36.Completes detailed Nursing Assessments with individuals and documents pertinent information including Triage, Medical/Behavioral Health assessments and medication administration utilizing appropriate assessment tools. Accurately record all medication brought in by individual on medication reconciliation/storage form.Plans individual treatment as part of the Multidisciplinary Clinical team.Provides education concerning Psychiatric diagnosis, treatment options, psychopharmacology and overall health literacy to individuals, families and all others involved in the individuals care.Intervenes with appropriate verbal interventions to diffuse out of control or potentially dangerous behaviors. Demonstrates ability to effectively use therapeutic option theory and technique and can describe and demonstrate their roles and responsibilities.Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of Seclusion/Restraint standards, guidelines, techniques; Initiate documentation and debriefing with individuals for any seclusion/restraint incidents as required.Accurately transcribes Provider orders and administers medications as prescribed. Attempt to have individual sign medication consent form. Performs chart checks and signs off as a second noted on medications prescribed. Draw labs and provide wound care as ordered by Providers when required.Complete nurse to nurse at discharge or when accepting individual from another facility.Performs all other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:What You'll Bring:Graduated from an accredited Nursing programUnrestricted active license as Registered Professional Nurse through the Arizona State Board of Nursing or hold a multistate licensure privilege1 year of psychiatric, behavioral health or relevant experience, particularly providing behavioral health services to adults over the age of 65, individuals with substance abuse, individuals who are seriously mentally ill, individuals who have co-occurring disorder, and/or individuals who may be victims or perpetrators of domestic violence, 3 years preferred.Demonstrated proficiency: Microsoft Office Software, Electronic Health Records, Internet Browsers and SearchesAbility to demonstrate awareness and respect for cultural, lifestyle, age, gender, and sexual orientation diversities of clients and staff; apply knowledge of age, gender, and multi-cultural counseling skills.It would be great if you had:Bachelors Degree in Nursing3 years of psychiatric, behavioral health or relevant experiencePrevious emergency room or crisis psychiatric care experienceFamiliarity with Court Ordered Treatment processExperience working with individuals with addiction and addiction management1 year experience working in court ordered evaluation (COE) and court ordered treatment (COT) settingCertified training (CPR First Aid, therapeutic options, etc.)Spanish language proficiency#INDNRSEEO Statement:Connections Health Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming environment for all employees and applicants.