Registered Nurse - Mobile Crisis

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This range is provided by Hamilton Center, Inc. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience—talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range: $38.00/hr – $38.00/hr

The CCBHC Mobile Crisis RN will be part of a 24‑hour crisis stabilization hub that includes enhanced 24‑hour crisis services and a mobile crisis unit. The RN will provide physical and mental health care primarily in the Crisis Diversion Center while also being flexible to other locations such as Vigo County Outpatient or Inpatient Unit. The RN functions as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team, in which patient care is prescribed.

• Conduct and monitor the nursing process (assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation)
• Conduct admission assessments and reassessments according to policy and standards of care
• Follow admission and discharge procedures
• Work closely with law enforcement and community agencies to reduce the risk of emergency room and psychiatric hospitalization
• Serve as a member of the Mobile Crisis team (Crisis Diversion Specialists, on‑call therapists, medical team)
• Assist in connecting individuals to appropriate levels of care after stabilization
• Obtain and transcribe licensed independent practitioner (LIP) orders for inpatient admission
• Participate as a member of the interdisciplinary team
• Document in the patient’s record according to policy and procedure
• Assist in identifying patient and family educational needs and provide teaching, especially related to physical issues
• Provide daily information at shift change and treatment review/discharge meetings
• Participate in continuous quality improvement activities as assigned
• Complete safety plans and internal referrals after crisis stabilization
• Implement crisis intervention techniques in emergency situations
• Provide crisis assessments under supervision of the on‑call psychiatrist
• Serve as a resource to Hamilton Center staff and community regarding available services, referral sources, and emergency detention procedures
• Participate in cross‑training as assigned
• Demonstrate competent use of the Electronic Medical Record
• Answer inquiring phone calls, respond to requests for information/referral sources, and route calls appropriately
• Review referrals from outside agencies for HCI’s inpatient unit and follow on‑call provider orders
• Maintain high ethical conduct regarding confidentiality, dual relationships, and professional stature
• Keep supervisor informed of potential crisis situations
• Maintain basic computer skills in order to access client information or update records
• Perform other duties as assigned

• Assure the pursuance of customer relations, total quality management, and teamwork principles
• Maintain confidentiality in accordance with established policy and procedures
• Maintain professional staff membership
• Participate in unit staff meetings and continuing education activities to update current knowledge in nursing
• Perform other duties as assigned

• Knowledge and skills in nursing care, psychiatric illnesses, interpersonal dynamics, nursing process, assessment skills, treatment planning, case management, basic pharmacology, medication administration, routine medical equipment operation, crisis intervention techniques, and emergency care
• Good written and verbal skills, record keeping, time management, and interviewing skills
• Good interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to function as a team member

• Valid driver’s license in accordance with HCI motor vehicle policy
• Licensed by the State of Indiana as a Registered Nurse
• Maintain current and active RN license without lapse
• Maintain American Red Cross CPR/First Aid/AED certification
• Maintain Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) certification
• Maintain TB screening certification

Entry level

Full‑time

Health Care Provider

Mental Health Care