Crisis Stabilization Unit Nurse

The Providence Center Crisis Stabilization Unit (CSU) provides short-term care for patients experiencing an acute psychiatric and/or substance use crisis that could escalate to a point of requiring hospitalization. As an alternative to hospitalization or as a step-down for a transition between levels of care, the CSU's services focus on stabilizing clients and addresses their mental health and substance use needs.

The Crisis Stabilization Unit (CSU) Nurse assesses and evaluates client health care data collected through interviewing, observation, record review and team input.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Screen, triage and assess clients admitted to the Crisis Stabilization Unit
• Utilize physical assessment skills to determine related nursing interventions.
• Develop an individualized consumer plan of care.
• Formulate nursing diagnosis based on initial assessment.
• Perform psych...