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Title :
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Psychiatric Nurse- Behavioral Health Unit
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Location :
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BHU- Haywood Regional Medical Center
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Classification :
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Staff Nurse
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Position # :
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TBA
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General Statement of the Job :
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The Behavioral Health Unit (BHU) will serve adults with severe and persistent mental illness and/or substance abuse/dependence who are experiencing an acute exacerbation of their symptoms. Consumers will be served on a voluntary and involuntary basis
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Essential Job Functions :
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This position provides directed nursing care to individuals and families who receive services from the adult Crisis Stabilization Unit. The nurse will be responsible for carrying out treatment and supportive care as directed by the Medical Director or his/her designee according to program design and SMC procedure. This position will act as the charge nurse for designated shifts. While on duty, the Nurse will provide supervision to other staff in the crisis stabilization unit including paraprofessional and peer support staff. This position will see that functions are carried out which contribute to the effectiveness and safety of the unit. These functions include: crisis intervention, medication administration, assessment of vital signs, referral for emergency medical treatment as required, observation of consumer response to medication and treatment, and use of CIWA scales for consumers who have been abusing alcohol. The nurse will ensure that any physician orders are implemented
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Minimum Training and Qualifications :
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Graduation from a state accredited school of professional nursing. Must be licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in North Carolina by the N.C. Board of Nursing, prefer two years experience. Hepatitis B Vaccine series is offered. Requires an annual TB screening, a Hepatitis B Surface Antigen Test; training in First Aid, CPR and Medical Records Class, North Carolina Intervention (CPI). Post offer/pre-employment drug testing will be conducted.
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Physical Requirements :
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Minimal physical effort required, driving a vehicle, lifting, sitting at a desk, standing and walking. The employee is provided with centralized office space. This position travels to each of the residential settings within the catchment area as appropriate. Very careful visual attention, concentration must be used in operation of medical devices, delivery of direct care to clients, dispensing and administering medications.
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Knowledge of Job :
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This individual must have the desire and ability to work with individuals who experience symptoms of severe and persistent mental illness and substance abuse/dependence, including consumers with a co-occurring developmental disability. Considerable knowledge and skill in the application of theory, practices, principles, and techniques of the nursing profession; ability to understand, interpret and relate oral and written instructions; ability to explain medical instructions in client and their families/ some ability to organize and supervise the work of other professional and nonprofessional employees; considerable knowledge of the area of work and medications; ability to gain the confidence of patients and to work effectively with them. Work within the established professional guidelines and treatment plans developed for the profession and client served. This position serves a wide range of clients across a rural catchment area and must be sensitive and able to respond appropriately across the cultural differences present in the service population. Training requirements include awareness of the cultural diversity of clients served.
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Salary :
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Grade/Step to be determined by qualifications and classification of applicant. Position is 100% FTE with comprehensive benefits. This is a non-exempt position
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Deadline for Application :
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Open until filled
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Apply To :
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Send a NC State Application to: Smoky Mountain Center, Department of Human Resources, 44 Bonnie Lane, Sylva, NC 28779. Smoky Mountain Center is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer.
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PLEASE NOTE THAT INTERNAL APPLICANTS SHOULD BE AWARE THAT CHANGING POSITIONS
WITHIN THE AGENCY COULD RESULT IN BEING RECLASSIFIED INTO TRAINEE STATUS WHICH
WOULD AFFECT YOUR RIGHTS AS A PERMANENT EMPLOYEE. WHEN APPLYING INTERNALLY, CHECK
CLOSELY WITH HIRING SUPERVISOR AND HUMAN RESOURCES COORDINATOR TO DETERMINE IF YOU
ARE FULLY QUALIFIED FOR POSITION OR IF YOU MUST SERVE IN TRAINEE STATUS UNTIL FULLY
QUALIFIED.
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